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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.

Indo-US Security Relationship

The recent visit of U.S. Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin to India was a reaffirmation of the strategic partnership on the eve of the Prime Minister's U.S. visit.