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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 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 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!
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 4, 2023
The Global Benefactor?
As the ambitious BRI completes its first decade, Beijing chose the occasion to showcase its role as a Global Benefactor.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 4, 2023
Caught in a Web
The otherwise flourishing Indo-Qatar relationship has been caught in a web of 'espionage' forcing India on a backfoot.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 4, 2023
The Rocky Road to Democracy
Sanctioned by the U.S. and struggling with internal contradictions, oil-rich Venezuela makes another bid to restore democratic norms.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 4, 2023
A Death Blow to Peace
Will the U.S.-backed rapprochement between Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia and Israel survive the October 7th mayhem?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 28, 2023
A Master Stoke ?
Oct 7th assault by Hamas has the potential to change the direction of the peace process in the Middle East.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 28, 2023
Testing the Waters
China continues to push the envelope to emphasise its strength in the disputed South China Seas, with an eye to evaluate American responses.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 28, 2023
Promises, Realities, and Challenges
The complexities of governance have revealed the absence of easy solutions to Italy's immigration predicament.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 28, 2023
Stirring Up a Hornets’ Nest
As Bhutan courts China to bring peace to its disputed borders, there could be anxiety in New Delhi.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 28, 2023
EU Piles on the Pressure!
EU raises the stakes in the Sahel region to pressurise the military junta to restore democratic dispensations.