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Monday, August 18, 2025
TopicIndo-Pacific region

Topic: Indo-Pacific region

EU-China ties ‘flexible, multi-faceted’, envoy says as Brussels rolls out Indo-Pacific strategy

After much deliberations the EU has come out with its on Indo-Pacific strategy to ‘reinforce its strategic focus, presence and action’ in the region.

Now, Boris Johnson to realign UK foreign policy towards Indo-Pacific before his India visit

The British PM is aiming to overhaul UK's international policies after Brexit and making it clear he regards the Indo-Pacific as increasingly the geopolitical center of the world.

Biden pick Kurt Campbell as ‘Indo-Pacific Coordinator’ will reassure Asia allies on China

The appointment came a day after the White House declassified a new document enumerating the Donald Trump administration’s objectives and action plan on the Indo-Pacific strategy.

India, Indonesia to soon hold joint Air Force drill to boost military ties — envoy Suryodipuro

Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro, outgoing Ambassador of Indonesia to India, says ‘more needs to be done’ when it comes to business and economic ties between both the countries.

QUAD officials meet virtually to advance a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region

During the meeting, the officials reviewed recent strategic developments in the Indo-Pacific region, including the South China Sea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Mekong sub-region.

On Camera

Why Modi, BJP should worry about bad blood between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Rahul Gandhi

If there is bad blood between the CEC and the Opposition leaders, it will shake the people’s faith in election results. It’s the worst thing that could happen to Indian democracy.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

Pakistan signs $1.5 billion deal to sell lethal combat weapons to Sudan’s junta

The deal, believed to be paid for by a third nation, will give the Sudanese Armed Forces access to light attack aircraft, engines, armoured fighting vehicles & unmanned aerial vehicles.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?