How do major powers—particularly the United States—navigate the strategic ambiguity between the “One China” policy and the Taiwan Relations Act, and what does this reveal about great-power competition in the Indo-Pacific?

Strategic Ambiguity Between the One China Policy and the Taiwan Relations Act: Implications for Great-Power Competition in the Indo-Pacific Introduction The strategic architecture governing Taiwan’s position in contemporary geopolitics rests on a deliberate tension between diplomatic ambiguity and legal specificity in United States policy. On one side stands the One China policy—a diplomatic construct through … Continue reading How do major powers—particularly the United States—navigate the strategic ambiguity between the “One China” policy and the Taiwan Relations Act, and what does this reveal about great-power competition in the Indo-Pacific?

What are the primary strategic, territorial, and geopolitical sources of tension in India–China relations, and what diplomatic, economic, and security measures can be proposed to mitigate bilateral conflict and promote regional stability in South Asia?

India–China Relations: Strategic, Territorial, and Geopolitical Tensions and Prospects for Conflict Mitigation and Regional Stability Introduction India–China relations, often characterized by a complex blend of cooperation and competition, remain one of the most significant bilateral relationships in the contemporary international system. As two ancient civilizations and modern-day rising powers, India and China share a 3,488-kilometre-long … Continue reading What are the primary strategic, territorial, and geopolitical sources of tension in India–China relations, and what diplomatic, economic, and security measures can be proposed to mitigate bilateral conflict and promote regional stability in South Asia?