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The Navigator’s October Issue — Now Available
The Navigator’s October Issue — Now Available

This month’s brief examines the resurgence of political mobilisation in India, where youth-led protests have evolved into a broader challenge to the Modi government’s legitimacy, exposing the limits of coercion and the erosion of public consent. Alongside this, our regional review explores an Indo-Pacific caught between mounting domestic discontent and intensifying external pressures, as geopolitical rivalry, economic insecurity, and climate shocks test governments’ resilience and capacity for cooperation.

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New episode — AI and the global power shift: where do Europe and Asia stand?
New episode — AI and the global power shift: where do Europe and Asia stand?

In this episode, Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy and Richard Heydarian are joined by Dr Louise Marie Hurel, Senior Research Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute to discuss how Europe and ASEAN can best navigate an increasingly complex AI landscape.

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Nepal’s flash floods: a devastating reflection of weakening international climate responsibility
Nepal’s flash floods: a devastating reflection of weakening international climate responsibility

Written by Luana Correia

While the impacts on the region are imminent and unavoidable, they can be minimised through adequate adaptation and mitigation efforts. This requires wealthier, more capable actors to strengthen their multilateral climate finance commitments and provide impacted nations such as Nepal with strong reconstruction and recovery support. 

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In Conversation with Dr Eva Seiwert, Senior Analyst, MERICS
In Conversation with Dr Eva Seiwert, Senior Analyst, MERICS

Ahead of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek (31 Aug – 1 Sept), 9DASHLINE spoke with Dr. Eva Seiwert about her new book, The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and China’s Vision of International Relations. Marking the SCO’s 25th anniversary, Dr. Seiwert draws on Chinese-language sources and interviews to examine how Beijing leverages the alliance to shape an alternative international order and navigate modern geopolitical crises.

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The Navigator’s September Issue — Out Now
The Navigator’s September Issue — Out Now

This month’s briefs examine a shifting Indo-Pacific security architecture, where expanding defence partnerships meet growing uncertainty over traditional alliances. New Zealand’s move to acquire strike drones highlights a more operational Pacific security landscape, while South Korea’s experience exposes the limits of “model allyship” with Washington. Alongside this, our regional review explores how states are adapting to a less predictable strategic environment.

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Indo–French relations après Macron: policy continuity under a Le Pen presidency
Indo–French relations après Macron: policy continuity under a Le Pen presidency

Written by Sapna Suresh

Should a future RN government end up pushing for protectionist policies, New Delhi should work towards diversifying its economic partnerships across other EU member states.

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The Asian diaspora build-out
The Asian diaspora build-out

Written by Arijit Mazumdar

Giving diasporas a working system, proper funding, and, in Vietnam’s case, an actual address turns a sentimental tie into a resource a government can use, whether the goal is investment, skilled return migration, or simply a more organised constituency willing to speak well of home.

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Why climate disaster risk belongs in defence agreements
Why climate disaster risk belongs in defence agreements

Written by Ambika Vishwanath and Priyanka Bhide

The growing number and diversity of disasters in the Indo-Pacific region call for a more methodical approach between countries that share borders.

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In Brief: Assistant Editors at 9DASHLINE
In Brief: Assistant Editors at 9DASHLINE

As 9DASHLINE expands its Indo-Pacific coverage, Assistant Editors — Luana Correia, Akash Nayak and Elizabeth Cherchia — share what drew them to the region, the trends they believe deserve greater attention, and what makes analysis truly stand out.

Their perspectives highlight the region’s complexity and the importance of looking beyond familiar narratives.

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The Navigator’s August issue — out now
The Navigator’s August issue — out now

The August edition of THE NAVIGATOR is now available, delivering in-depth analysis, up-to-date information, and a comprehensive look at the Indo-Pacific region. This month we examine a region facing mounting pressure on multiple fronts. From extreme climate shocks and economic strain to shifting security partnerships and great-power competition, governments across the Indo-Pacific are increasingly focused on resilience, adaptability, and domestic stability.

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The cockroach in the room: India’s youth movement and the politics of restraint
The cockroach in the room: India’s youth movement and the politics of restraint

Written by Vignesh Rajahmani

The movement’s success is no longer measured by Pradhan’s resignation. What counts now is the institutional response the movement can compel: an independent NEET investigation, a reform timetable, procedural safeguards, and legal defence for those beaten and detained in July.

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The invisibility of Northeast India's borderland communities in Japan-India cooperation
The invisibility of Northeast India's borderland communities in Japan-India cooperation

Written by Satoshi Ota

If the Indo-Japanese partnership is to fully reflect the principles associated with a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, development efforts should extend beyond strategic and economic considerations to encompass meaningful engagement with the historically marginalised communities of Northeast India.

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The Navigator’s July issue — out now
The Navigator’s July issue — out now

This month, we examine EU engagement with the Taliban, where Chris Fitzgerald argues that efforts to curb irregular migration risk undermining the bloc's longstanding commitment to human rights and international law. As Europe weighs strategic pragmatism against its normative identity, Fitzgerald asks what is sacrificed when geopolitical priorities take precedence over democratic values.

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Bangladesh’s transition under the BNP: A case for stronger India–Australia cooperation
Bangladesh’s transition under the BNP: A case for stronger India–Australia cooperation

Written by Grace Corcoran and Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy

Maritime security presents a high-impact avenue for coordination. Bangladesh possesses one of the most capable armed forces in the region and is the second-largest recipient of Chinese military equipment worldwide.

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Why India-Pakistan crises keep returning
Why India-Pakistan crises keep returning

Written by Edwin Akpotu

While diplomacy can reduce immediate risks, longer-term change depends on progress on Kashmir, reductions in cross-border violence, and stronger political support for engagement in both countries. This helps explain why periods of calm have repeatedly proven fragile despite considerable diplomatic effort. 

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In Forum USA250: The future of the liberal international order in the Indo-Pacific
In Forum USA250: The future of the liberal international order in the Indo-Pacific

As the US marks its 250th anniversary, we invite several key experts to analyse how a changing US foreign policy and regional minilateralism are reshaping Indo-Pacific geopolitics.

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The Navigator’s June issue — out now
The Navigator’s June issue — out now

This month’s brief examines Taiwan–Lithuania relations, where shared experiences of external pressure have driven closer political and tech cooperation. Five years on from Vilnius hosting Taiwan’s Representative Office, the relationship remains strongest politically, while delivering more limited economic outcomes — highlighting the challenge of turning strategic alignment into tangible shared success. Alongside this, our regional review explores an Indo-Pacific defined by fragmentation and adaptation.

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New Episode - Energy shocks and strategic choices: How Southeast Asia is navigating turbulence in the Middle East
New Episode - Energy shocks and strategic choices: How Southeast Asia is navigating turbulence in the Middle East

In this episode, Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy and Richard Heydarian are joined by Dr. Huong Le Thu of the International Crisis Group for a timely discussion on how Southeast Asia is responding to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Together, they explore how the crisis is being interpreted across the region, from differing diplomatic positions and domestic political pressures to the growing impact of energy shocks and disruptions to global shipping routes.

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