The transfer of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, following the historic decision taken by the UK, represents a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
The government is right in arguing that ‘Considering the social impact involved … taking a decision merely based upon the arguments of the PIL petitioners may not serve the ends of justice’.
By embracing cooperation with India, Muizzu's government shows that the quest for resilience and prosperity requires cooperation with India rather than reliance on China.
The processes taking place in Bangladesh will determine the future of Sheikh Hasina in India since the current interim government has demanded her extradition.
The three key parameters indicating a failing economy, declining internal security, and political instability have increasingly worried China about the fate of its investments in Pakistan.
As many as 30 nations, including Venezuela, Thailand, Senegal, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Bahrain, Pakistan, Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, Yemen, Vietnam and Azerbaijan are keen to join BRICS.
