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World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 9, 2023
COP28: Navigating Progress and Challenges
The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took place in Dubai.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 9, 2023
Peace Overture or Ruse?
A humanitarian pause, a ceasefire that relieved some tension in the ongoing saga in Gaza, did not endure for long. So, what next?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 9, 2023
A Day of Reckoning?
China's giant housing industry views Evergrande's case as a pointer to its future trajectory where state support will not be so forthcoming as in the past.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 9, 2023
A Controversial Legacy
Hailed in China for opening the doors of the West to their economy, Henry Kissinger's legacy may be questionable half a century after the event.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 2, 2023
COP-28: Rekindling Optimism
The 28th edition of COP raises hopes once again that something worthwhile might emerge to protect our planet.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 2, 2023
Gaza War: The Houthi Factor
Amidst all the declarations of support to the hard-pressed Hamas, only the Houthis seem to have made good on their promise.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 2, 2023
A Hard Right Turn
The trend towards the right in Europe continues, with the ultra-right-wing PVV rising to the top.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 2, 2023
Maritime Collusion in the Arabian Sea
Recent Chinese and Pakistani joint exercises in the Arabian Sea were meant to send signals to India. How grave is this threat?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 2, 2023
NSR: Turning Into Reality
Thanks to rising temperatures, the snow-blocked Northern Sea Route from Russia now makes an alternate shipping channel a distinct possibility.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 25, 2023
A Political Earthquake
Elections in Argentina are always full of surprises, and this time around, it was no different!
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 25, 2023
Colombia: A Green Pivot!
In a country heavily dependent on oil and coal, the leftist leadership is planning to shift away from fossil fuels.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 25, 2023
A Pivotal Diplomatic Encounter?
The world witnessed a much-needed moment as U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a crucial summit in San Francisco.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 25, 2023
Indonesia: The Road to Elections
Next year's Indonesian Presidential Election is keenly being monitored as they have implications far beyond the archipelago's shores.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 25, 2023
From Animosity to Solidarity?
With Riyadh and Teheran speaking in similar voices on Gaza, will the Chinese-mediated rapprochement receive a boost?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 11, 2023
Addressing Frontiers of AI
For the ethical use of AI, transparency and accountability must be the fundamental principles in deploying AI systems.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 11, 2023
Sugar for Fuel
Brazilian and Indian interests converge at the WTO as both strive for pivotal sugar-based ethanol production.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 11, 2023
A Balancing Act in Central Asia
Given recent domestic turmoil and the economic disruptions of the Ukraine war, Kazakhstan walks a tightrope to adapt and prevail.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 11, 2023
Trouble in ‘Sonar Bangla’
As Bangladesh heads for the January elections, the political temperature rises dramatically causing concerns globally.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 11, 2023
Navigating the European Landscape
The EU Summit brought together its members in a gesture of unity that is much needed.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 11, 2023
Welcome No More!
A return home is not always a welcome one!