Tag: Indo-Pacific

US wants to see country as resilient Indo-Pacific partner

- Times Report -

The United States wants to see Bangladesh as a more inclusive, democratic and prosperous country, and a resilient Indo-Pacific partner. The USAID re-evaluated its Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) for Bangladesh and amended the plan to address evolving needs through 2027. This CDCS was originally developed and finalized in 2020. Following the

Country moves closer to Indo-Pacific Strategy

- Times Report -

Bangladesh has long pursued a nonaligned foreign policy but it appears to be "moving closer to a full embrace" of the Indo-Pacific Strategy pursued by the US and its partners in the region, which revolves around countering China. Last month, Dhaka finalised a draft of its Indo-Pacific Outlook focused on objectives

NATO’s opportunity in the Indo-Pacific

- Taehun Lim -

Given the tensions in the Indo-Pacific, a co-operation between South Korea, Japan and NATO sends a message of deterrence and shared liberal values. The year 2022 was pivotal for the West and the NATO military alliance. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s mounting military threats against Taiwan forced NATO to recalibrate

IORA’s Outlook on the Indo-Pacific adopted

- Times Report -

The 22nd Council of Ministers' (COM) meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) has adopted the 'IORA's Outlook on the Indo-Pacific' (IOIP) which would guide enhancement of IORA's engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. India led the process of development of the IOIP.The Ministers also endorsed India's candidature for IORA