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Dutch Political Crisis

The rise of the Far Rght is a red flag for Dutch politics. The Netherlands, the land reclaimed from the seas, is seldom in the..

Myanmar: a Night Without End

With the military junta firmly in the saddle, does democracy have a future in Myanmar?

Flooded With Rupees!

As India continues to import Russian oil amidst a gaping trade deficit, its trade payments have become a major issue.

Sudan’s Continuing Agony

Historically Sudan has remained riven by internal strife and natural disasters. Is there any hope for its revival?

Manipur: Running Out of Hope?

India is in a tough neighbourhood with unsettled areas on its Eastern peripheries, stretching well into Southeast Asia.

Namibia: Emerging From Shadows

A thinly populated peaceful country in Southern Africa has remained in the shadows since its independence. It's time for it to emerge into the sunlight.

G 20 Membership- an African Perspective

Will the inclusion of the African Union into the G20 matter to most African nations mired in conflict and dire poverty?

Greece Elections 2023: Turning the Tide?

An economically stressed Greece is looking up to the new centre-right dispensation to set things right.

India- Pakistan and the SCO

Like SAARC, is the India-Pakistan rivalry hindering the SCO from coming to meaningful conclusions?

Tightening the Screw

With the passing of the latest anti-spying laws by Beijing, local and international media will have to watch their steps while reporting in China.

A Civilisational Affinity

The exchange of visits at the highest level is a good sign that Indo-Egyptian relations are gathering pace.

Chile's Lithium Strategy: A Game Changer?

As the competition heats up for lithium sources, Chile has come out with a new policy to safeguard its national interests.

Coming Closer Despite Differences

Prime Minister Modi's state visit to the U.S. was a resounding success by any standards. Where is the partnership now heading?

China-Russia and the West: A Global South Perspective

Frustrated by the sheer senselessness & futility of an unending war, many Global South Nations have stayed away from aligning with any of the competing blocs.

A Tiger by the Tail

The recent chain of events in Rostov on the Don leading to the ‘march on Moscow’ is a lesson for those who rely on private entities to fight their wars.

Indo-Nepal Ties: on the Mend?

In his first visit to India since taking office, Nepal’s prime minister Prachanda displayed his commitment to building stronger ties with India and allaying its concerns.

US-China: Repairing the Damage?

The sudden visit of the U.S. Secretary of State to Beijing and being provided unprecedented access to President Xi Jinping has caused a great deal of speculation.

G20: Reaching out to Africa!

India's offer to incorporate the AU into G20 was widely acclaimed, but is it practical?

The Great Pakistan-Russia Oil Deal

Touted as an achievement of the beleaguered PDM coalition, the Russian oil deal has already become controversial.

Closing the Atlantic Gap?

President Biden and Prime Minister recently met in Washington to reaffirm a partnership that has stood the test of time over a century of geopolitical upheavals.