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Category: Geopolitics

  • Prime Minister Modi in South Korea

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    Prime Minister Modi is visiting Seoul to strengthen India’s strategic ties with South Korea and accept Seoul Peace Prize conferred upon him. South Korea was one of the first countries that sought to increase economic engagement with India after the latter initiated its “Look East” policy in…..

  • UK’s FTA deals unlikely

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    London admits that crucial trade deals with Japan and South Korea are unlikely to be signed before Brexit. This changes the nature of the deals itself as post-Brexit trade deals will have to account for UK’s reduced trade capabilities. On June 23rd, 2016, Britain narrowly voted to leave the European Union, stunning Europe and the…

  • Saudi bolstering relations with Asian Countries

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    As a part of Saudi Vision 2030, the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will tour the Asian countries for bilateral talks and strengthening of ties. ‘Saudi Vision 2030’ is a plan to reduce Saudi Arabia’s dependence on oil, diversify its economy, and develop public service sectors such as health….

  • Tehran’s new submarine

    Tehran’s new submarine

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    Iran launched a new locally made submarine capable of firing cruise missiles, state TV said, in the country’s latest show of military might at a time of heightened tensions with the U.S. The Armed Forces of the Iran include the Army, the Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Law Enforcement Force. These forces total about…

  • US House launches probe

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    The US is rushing to transfer sensitive nuclear power technology to Saudi Arabia, according to a new congressional report. The Democrat-controlled House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the possibility of President Trump transferring Nuclear technology to Riyadh. The United States House of …..

  • Taiwan: no compromise on Democracy

    Taiwan: no compromise on Democracy

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    Taiwanese president, Tsai Ing-wen, said that Taiwan would not accept any deal that could impact and destroy the sovereignty and democracy of the country. She said this in retaliation to her opposition KMT’s proposed peace deal with China if it wins a presidential election next year. Taiwan….

  • Hodeida withdrawal agreed

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    Yemen’s government and the Houthi rebels have agreed on the first stage of a mutual pullout of forces from the port city of Hodeida, a key entry point for humanitarian aid, the United Nations said. The modern Republic of Yemen is a relatively new state. Prior to becoming the modern state of Yemen, several dynasties…

  • Northern Macedonia ready for closer ties

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    The newly re-named Balkan country is taking a new place in the world, joining NATO and aspiring to EU membership after ending decades of dispute with Greece. The use of the name “Macedonia” is disputed between the south-eastern European countries of Greece and the Republic of….

  • UK concern over German arms sale ban

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    A German ban on arms exports to Saudi Arabia imposed after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has caused growing diplomatic tensions between Berlin and London. UK’s BAE Systems is the first casualty of the arms sale ban instituted by Germany in October 2018. BAE Systems plc is a British….

  • Saudi and French defence deal

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    As a part of the effort to diversify away from the oil-based economy, Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement with the France’s Naval group to build warships and frigates in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia aims to build a defence industry at breakneck speed to align with the Vision 2030. The country is ready to look…