Tag: Indo-Pacific

This roundtable discussed the revival of India–Canada trade ties through the Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA), following a diplomatic freeze. It examined sectoral priorities, strategic cooperation, and the potential for EPTA to serve as a foundation for CEPA, amid Canada’s Indo-Pacific push and China’s growing regional influence.

His message to Trump & thaw in India-Canada relations say three things about his foreign policy: engage when interests align, push back when sovereignty is challenged, put national interest above […]

Together with the UWA Defence and Security Institute (DSI), we hosted the Inception Dialogue on Australia-India Underwater Domain Awareness cooperation. The Dialogue explored five key focus areas—capabilities, ASW, UUVs, rescue, and deep-sea awareness—to strengthen bilateral maritime ties through policy collaboration, site visits, and strategic research under SATPI.

This policy brief explores EU-India cooperation through the Global Gateway initiative in the Indo-Pacific. Both partners share objectives in promoting transparent, sustainable infrastructure as alternatives to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Key cooperation areas include digital connectivity, clean energy, and transport. Success requires addressing bureaucratic complexities and strategic divergences.

As Trump questions NATO’s relevance and pushes for disengagement, the Indo-Pacific will have to weigh in on new partnerships and independent security strategies.

India’s nuclear submarine program aims to counter China’s Indo-Pacific expansion but faces significant challenges. With only two operational SSBNs versus China’s six, India struggles with limited missile range, stealth vulnerabilities, and infrastructure delays. Achieving credible sea-based deterrence may require 50-60 years amid intensifying regional maritime competition.