In recent years, New Zealand has deepened its engagement with Asia as it has realized that its future lies in Asia. Ever since its ties with the Mother Country became weak, New Zealand has assiduously built its economic ties with a number of Asian countries. While its economic ties with the ASEAN have deepened

The Australian Defence Minister Stephen Smith's three-day visit to India from December 7, 2011 demonstrates Australia's desire to deepen strategic engagement with India. The visit came soon after Australia lifted decades-old ban on the export

The Asia-Pacific region is poised to see major developments in the year 2012, which may likely to reshape foreign and security policies of some countries. The developments in some could be tumultuous and one can expect either turbulence or drastic

The North Korean issue has finally haunted the Indian shores. As international noose begins to tighten on North Korea following its nuke tests and missile launches, its belligerent behaviour does not show any sign of waning. North Korea

The forthcoming two-day visit of Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama to India on December 28-29, 2009 for a summit with his Indian counterpart is paving the way for the deepening of the bilateral relationship. Hatoyama's talks with