Author: Priya Jadoenathmisier
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Beyond Formal Diplomatic Relations
Main question: How does Taiwan stay internationally present despite diplomatic isolation? Argument: It relies on strong informal economic, political, and security ties. Conclusion: These ties help Taiwan engage globally but cannot replace formal recognition.
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Strategic Governance in China’s New Five-Year Plan
Main question: How does China’s new Five-Year Plan strengthen technological self-reliance, national security, and ecological sustainability? Argument: The Plan integrates these domains under Xi’s holistic security framework to reduce external vulnerabilities and secure long-term stability. Conclusion: China is restructuring its economy to achieve strategic autonomy and resilience.
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Nepal vs Anti- Corruption
Gen-Z anti-corruption protests and Oli’s fall disrupted Nepal’s China-leaning tilt, creating uncertainty for BRI and opening space for India to re-engage ahead of 2026. Nepal’s political reset will shape India–China competition in the Himalayas, with governance stability, not military alignment, deciding future influence in South Asia.
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Peace Through Strength
What will the new US foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific look like? The US takes a machiavellian stance in Hegseths speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue the US seeks to implement a hegemony by applying pressure to allies