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Dangerous Waters

Iran's Alborz enters the Red Sea, escalating tensions and global trade concerns.

Israel: Choosing Its Battles?

Israel's Supreme Court has struck down the controversial reform, and Netanyahu is unlikely to counter it any time soon.

A Shadow Over the New Year

Russia's devastating missile attack on several Ukrainian cities as the year came to an end is an ominous sign for 2024.

Gaza: What Next

As the war in Gaza entered its fourth month with over 22000 Palestinians and nearly 2000 Israelis dead

It is Raining Missiles and Drones!

As missiles and drones target merchant ships in the Red Sea, we look at how it will affect global trade and India.

A Serious Threat?

As COVID cases rise in India, questions are being asked how real is the threat?

Pakistan Elections: Free and Fair?

If the promised elections in Pakistan occur on February 8th, will they provide a level playing ground to all, including the PTI?

Indian Elections-2024: First Impressions

The INDIA opposition alliance has to get its act together to make an impression in the 2024 elections.

Sri Lanka: On the Mend

While India's immediate support has provided Sri Lanka with a much-needed oxygen mask, the island nation must shift its gaze towards longer-term solutions.

Impeachment: A Political Ploy

As American politics become increasingly confrontational, impeachment becomes a tool to browbeat the incumbent President.

Poland: A Course Correction

Donald Tusk’s centrist coalition looks to shift direction within Poland and outside of it amid high expectations.

Hints of a War

The world is in no position to face the consequences of another war, this time in distant Latin America.

The Monroe Doctrine 2.0?

Around its 200th anniversary, this established cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy is again in the political picture.

An Indian Whodunnit ?

An alleged assassination plot in the U.S. could be a spoiler in Indo-US relations.

Banishing Tobacco for Good?

Efforts to tackle the widespread use of tobacco, a serious health hazard, are complicated by economic considerations.

COP 28: Trailblazer or COP Out?

The COP 28 deal has set a clear direction for climate goals but lacks the necessary commitments for the follow-through.

Seeking Fresh Pastures!

As the recruitment of Gurkhas into the Indian Army remains stalled, media reports Gurkha soldiers fighting in Ukraine for the Russians and even the PLA courting them.

UK: A Gathering Storm?

The political situation in the UK is like a lull before the storm.

A Precarious Dance

Having failed to make good its military threat to bring in line the coup-ruled states, ECOWAS is now resorting to serious diplomacy backed by the West.

Bangladesh Elections: How Free & Fair?

If indicators are to be believed, the prognosis for free, safe and peaceful elections in Bangladesh is poor.