1. Executive Summary: Hezbollah’s transnational criminal activities have evolved into a complex web that spans the globe. The group’s involvement in global crime is driven by its need for funding, particularly as it continues to fight IDF troops in Lebanon, try to formulate its position as a key actor amongst the ‘Axis of Resistance’ and…

1. Executive Summary: Recent Chinese activities along the Nepal border, such as fencing and border fortifications, not only sound a message of expanding claims over the region’s territories but also send out a sense of potential threats to the South Asian region arising out of Chinese influence and affecting the sovereignty of Nepal and security…

Executive Summary Recent developments in West Asia have instilled a feeling of deep insecurity in terms of global security. Nuclear weapons are a scientific marvel of the 20th century, embodying both the pinnacle of military deterrence and the ultimate destructive capability. Born out of the atomic age, these weapons harness immense energy which has the…

Executive Summary: Cambodia’s 180-kilometer-long artificial waterway and the first-ever inland-sea link, the Funan Techno Canal, is set to transform and fuel the geopolitical landscape of the region. The project, estimated at US $1.7 billion, is largely financed by China and is seen as an economic boom by reducing dependence on Vietnamese ports and easing its…

Executive Summary Ongoing political activities and protests in Bangladesh, such as demands for a change in government policies and an end to job age restrictions, alongside international responses to people like Muhammad Yunus, herald uncertainty in the country. These events can shake the economy of Bangladesh, test regional relations with India, and even affect the…

Introduction As the international landscape becomes increasingly multipolar and complex, the dynamics of escalation in conflicts will also evolve. This report examines the intricate escalation ladder between Israel and Iran, highlighting how simultaneous strategies and shifting geographies influence their interactions. The ongoing rivalry between these two strategically sophisticated states exemplifies how capabilities and public rhetoric…

Executive Summary: Indian steel companies consume around 70 million metric tons of coking coal annually, and imports constitute around 90% of the country’s total requirements. Currently, India is heavily reliant on Australia to fulfill its coking coal requirement, which is increasing the overall cost of steel production. Hence, to avoid over-reliance on any single country…

1. Overview Sri Lanka’s political landscape is currently undergoing a significant transformation following the election of Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a left-leaning political figure. The elections, held on Saturday, 21 September 2024, resulted in Dissanayake securing 42.31% in the first round, while his main competitor, Sajith Premadasa, garnered 32.76%. As no candidate achieves over 50%, the…

Overview The Six-Party Talks, initiated in 2003, involve North and South Korea, Japan, China, Russia, and the United States. These negotiations aim to address the security concerns surrounding North Korea’s nuclear weapons program through peaceful means. The discussions, which have been stalled for over five years, may be on the verge of resumption amid rising…

Executive summary The U.S has been revitalising the World War II airfield in the Tinian island. While this airfield enhances the overall military posture of the U.S forces it also acts as a tool of deterrence against China. This report analyses this event and recommends the necessity of maintaining the balance of power without heightening…