China has established its first diplomatic contact with the Taliban in Kabul after the militant group took control of Afghanistan and the two sides now have “unimpeded and effective communication”, a Chinese official said on Wednesday. Read more…
Why Securing Indian Ocean Needs More Than Military Might
In an era of growing geopolitical competition, grey-zone warfare, vulnerabilities in undersea infrastructure and climate-related challenges are reshaping the Indian Ocean security landscape. That’s...



























