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A Wider Conflagration

Globally fear is rising that unless the spiral of violence triggered by the Hamas attack is arrested earliest, it could impact the wider region.

Dancing the Tango, Again?

Pushed to a corner, Havana and Moscow are reviving old ties to face the common adversary again.

Falling Apart

They say friends and lovers, when they fall apart, become the bitterest of enemies.

Outsourcing Refugee Management!

The quixotic British plan to outsource asylum seekers to Rwanda in far-off Africa has attracted severe criticism.

A Glimpse Into Guyana

Rich in resources but with a developing economy, this coastal nation strives to make its way through an oil boom.

Maldives Elections & Regional Geopolitics

The election in the Indian Ocean island of Maldives has inevitably turned into a geopolitical contestation between Asia's two giants.

Trapped in a Legal Maze

Former President Donald Trump finds himself entangled in a web of legal challenges, each bearing its own unique complexities and implications.

Central Bank Digital Currency of India

Joining a growing tribe of countries, India has disclosed its intentions to issue a sovereign-backed digital currency, opening a new debate.

A Crack in the Wall?

Will the Right-wing forces under Robert Fico, now in power in Slovakia, take the country away from the Ukraine war when support is most needed?

Francophone Africa: End of Road?

As military juntas kick out democratically elected governments in Francophone Africa, the decline of French influence is clearly visible.

A Return to Militarism?

Facing growing regional insecurity, Japan is being forced to revive a more aggressive military posture dormant for more than seven decades.

Nagorno-Karabakh: End of the Road

The half-decade-long conflict in the disputed enclave of Nagorno Karabakh ended this week without even a whimper. Does it usher in a new era of peace in the South Caucasus?

Israeli-Saudi Arabia: Burying the Hatchet

Hints of an imminent rapprochement by both parties at the highest levels have stirred up debates across the globe.

Elections Announced, Finally

As Pakistan’s feared “Establishment” consolidates its stranglehold on the nation’s polity, a subservient election commission tentatively announced general elections.

NATO: Emerging Faultlines

As the war in Ukraine drags on, and NATO continues to pour treasure into propping up the Ukrainians, cracks appear in the Western Alliance.

Turkey: Spolier to India’s Global Ambitions

Turkey’s opposition to the IMEC should come as no surprise as Ankara finds itself bypassed by this mouth-watering deal.

Japan’s New Age Capitalism!

Will Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s “new form of capitalism” jingle the growth counters for an ageing Japan?

ASEAN Summit 2023: Running Out of Steam?

The recently concluded ASEAN Summit failed to bring out any epoch-making agreements and it was business as usual.

Running Out of Steam?

After decades of upward growth, the post-pandemic reality is that China’s economy is slowing down amidst many hurdles.

Re-Igniting Old Friendship

Recently, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has officially visited Russia. This comes at a critical time for both countries.