Regional Tensions

Navigating The Hurdles To An Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah presents significant challenges to achieving a cease-fire, despite international calls for peace. Both sides have strong motivations to avoid an all-out war, yet numerous obstacles hinder a lasting resolution. Hezbollah is in a precarious position after suffering heavy losses from Israeli airstrikes, which...

Vietnam’s Concerns Over Cambodia’s $1.7 Billion Canal Project

Cambodia’s ambitious plan to construct a $1.7 billion canal linking the Mekong River to the Gulf of Thailand has sparked significant concerns in Vietnam. Critics warn that this project could severely disrupt the Mekong’s natural flood systems, exacerbate drought conditions, and deprive farmers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta of vital nutrient-rich...

India Delivers BrahMos Missiles to Philippines Amid Rising Regional Tensions

The BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles were delivered to the Southeast Asian nation on Friday as part of a $375 million deal signed in 2022 marking a significant development underlining India's strategic ties with the Philippines. This delivery, facilitated by the Indian Air Force, marked a crucial step in improving Philippines'...