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World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 26, 2023
The Rouble Tumbles
As the Russian currency takes a substantial hit, Russia’s enemies gleefully claim it is the ill-thought-out Ukrainian adventure biting back.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 26, 2023
Facing the Dragon, Jointly
As the U.S., Japan, and South Korea huddled together at the picturesque Camp David, the message was that the Chinese threat was a clear and present danger.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 26, 2023
A Curtain Raiser to the Summit
As the capstone event of the G20 draws closure, we do a quick reappraisal of India's presidency.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 19, 2023
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.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 19, 2023
A Spanish Omlette!
With the elections failing to produce a clear majority, Spain has to contend with political instability.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 19, 2023
Opening a New Front?
With the out-of-job but still lethal Wagner Group milling around on the Polish -Belarus border, NATO is justifiably on an edge.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 19, 2023
CPEC: Looking Ahead
Intended as a showpiece of China’s BRI, the CPEC in Pakistan, as it completes its 10th anniversary, has fallen short of its expectations.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 19, 2023
Ecuador: Ruled by Gangs
Gang violence and corruption in Latin America are running unchecked, a sign of the collapse of the rule of law.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 12, 2023
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.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 12, 2023
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.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 12, 2023
Jeddah Talks: Chinese Chequers?
Despite the repeated efforts of the international community, the intractable conflict in Ukraine stands no closer to a ceasefire.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 12, 2023
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.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 12, 2023
Having Second Thoughts?
Italy’s pivot away from BRI reflects growing disenchantment in Europe from Chinese enterprises.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 5, 2023
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.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 5, 2023
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.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 5, 2023
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..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 5, 2023
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?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 29, 2023
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.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 29, 2023
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.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 29, 2023
Playing With Migrant Lives
The recent conference in Rome on illegal migration is indicative of the seriousness of the situation confronting European nations.