Increasingly Connected but Contested: Central Asia’s Rival Networks: Landlocked yet indispensable, resource-rich yet infrastructure-poor, Central Asia has emerged as a key testing ground for competing connectivity models—Chinese, Russian, European Union, and American, increasingly Indian, alongside less dominant alternatives and locally driven approaches. Watch Now: -https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/increasingly-connected-but-contested-central-asia-s-rival-networks

Russia's View on Trump, NATO, and Peace in Ukraine – Full Breakdown: In this powerful exchange, Vyacheslav Nikonov — speaking from the Russian perspective — addresses whether President Putin can trust Donald Trump and outlines Moscow’s view of the West’s role in the Ukraine war. He explains Russia’s skepticism toward U.S. commitments, the repeated breakdown of arms control agreements, and why “trust” has become a casualty of modern geopolitics. See More: https://youtu.be/AmgSvmztqBM?si=XbTKe5NmNYU1ypu_

ASEAN’s Balancing Act: Between China, the U.S., and Regional Stability: As the ASEAN Summit approaches, the spotlight turns to Southeast Asia’s growing diplomatic role in a divided world. Visit now: - https://youtu.be/mUAspbeGMYg?si=sBI8gVaQZIilwBra

Jobs and Growth: Solving India’s Employment Paradox for Long-Term Development: India’s demographic surge is colliding with a labour market that simply isn’t expanding fast enough—leaving millions of educated young people stranded between ambition and opportunity More Info: -https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/jobs-and-growth-solving-india-s-employment-paradox-for-long-term-development

South Asian Nuclear Security Narratives: Introducing Confidence Building Measures: As China boosts Pakistan’s capabilities and crises flare, the absence of institutionalised nuclear risk-reduction leaves South Asia perilously exposed Visit Now: - https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/south-asian-nuclear-security-narratives-introducing-confidence-building-measures

The Limits of Trump's MAGA Diplomacy in Central Asia: The C5+1 summit signalled renewed US interest in Central Asia, yet Trump’s tariff-driven diplomacy and minimal regional investment undermine Washington’s long-term strategic position Watch Now: - https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/the-limits-of-trump-s-maga-diplomacy-in-central-asia

Six Key Takeaways from Trump’s New National Security Strategy: Trump’s new National Security Strategy signals a decisive shift toward culture-war politics, Western Hemisphere primacy, and a narrower conception of America’s global role On Friday, December 5, after almost a year in office, the Trump administration finally released its much-anticipated National Security Strategy (NSS). Watch Now: - https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/six-key-takeaways-from-trump-s-new-national-security-strategy

"When America Leaves, Europe Will Crumble” says John Mearsheimer: What happens to Europe if the United States steps back from NATO? Visit Now: - https://youtu.be/JaV2WfrFp9w?si=DqdYsL_-cMKusG1p