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Ecuador: Ruled by Gangs

Gang violence and corruption in Latin America are running unchecked, a sign of the collapse of the rule of law.

Saudi-Palestine: Blood Brothers Again?

At a time when a sense of despondency engulfs the Palestinian cause, Riyadh’s decision to send an official envoy to the Palestinian Authority should be a breath of fresh air.

A Spanish Omlette!

With the elections failing to produce a clear majority, Spain has to contend with political instability.

Jeddah Talks: Chinese Chequers?

Despite the repeated efforts of the international community, the intractable conflict in Ukraine stands no closer to a ceasefire.

Quenching Afghanistan’s Thirst

The Taliban try to turn into reality an ambitious plan to take the waters of the Amu Darya to their dry northern plains.

Having Second Thoughts?

Italy’s pivot away from BRI reflects growing disenchantment in Europe from Chinese enterprises.

Kremlin Taking Over Western Africa?

As 'democratically' elected regimes are ousted by their militaries and cheered on by disillusioned masses, the West finds its hold weakening in this corner of Africa.

Dragon Spreading Its Wings!

As China strengthens its hold in Indo-China, regional players like Vietnam will be encircled. It is not good news for India too.

France in the Indo-Pacific: a Return to the Past?

With France evincing fresh interest in the Indo-Pacific, a return to its colonial roots in the region would concern China.

Aspen Security Forum 2023

Held under the overhang of an ongoing European conflict, the 2023 edition of the Aspen Security Forum reviewed foreign policy challenges made worse by a divisive political climate..

Francophone Africa: Democracy in Retreat

A spate of military coups has all but unravelled the last vestiges of democracy in Francophone Africa. Can the tide be turned?

Technology Scores Over Economics!

As more and more scientists and technologists find a place in the Chinese Politburo, it marks a transformative shift in the nation's leadership.

Playing With Migrant Lives

The recent conference in Rome on illegal migration is indicative of the seriousness of the situation confronting European nations.

Sri Lanka: India: Friends in Need!

Sri Lanka is an important pivot in India’s maritime security complex and deserves all the attention.

Cosying Up to China?

As Bhutan and China engage in extended border settlement talks, is India in the loop?

Fighting for Judicial Independence

Social and political structures are fracturing as civil society battles against a right-wing Israeli government bent on shackling the judiciary.

Choking the World’s Food Supplies!

With no sign of any extension to the UN brokered Ukrainian grain, the global south must face the daunting possibility of running out of food in the coming months.

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..

Nato: Gearing Up for a Conflicted Future

NATO has finally been jolted out of its slumber, and the Summit reflected this disconcertment.

Going From Strength to Strength

Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to France could catapult the Indo-French partnership to the next level.