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Brazil: Tacking Against the Wind?

In a bold move, Brazilian President Lula called to question the American role in extending the war in Ukraine. Will it backfire?

Simmering Embers of Disaffection?

The recent incidents triggered by Khalistan separatists at home and abroad are something the Indian state can scarcely ignore.

South Sudan: Reinstating Human Rights?

Little hope remains for the suffering populace of South Sudan from the predations of clashing armies.

Democracy Summit: Real Action or More Rhetoric?

Washington's efforts to uphold the spirit of democracy are commendable, but is it working?

Chatgpt: Transforming or Trivialising Education?

With ChatGPT rendering original research and composition unnecessary, will education be an enlightening experience?

Indicting Trump: Politics or Justice Served?

Mr Donald Trump's indictment has catapulted him again to centre stage, just as he launches his campaign for 2024.

Uk-sailing Into the Indo-pacific?

London's formal declaration of joining the CPTPP could mark the start of a new look-east policy, taking the focus away from Europe.

U.s. Abortion Laws: a Pro-life Victory

The decision by a Texas judge that bans a commonly used abortion pill across the country has sparked controversy.

Is the Indian Ocean No Longer Indian?

China is aggressively challenging India’s domination of the Indian Ocean, a fact not easily ignored by New Delhi.

EU: Wither Nuclear Power and Ice’s?

Discussions concerning the energy future of Europe took place among the member states of the European Union last week of March 2023.

An Incredible Journey

This year the mobile phone completes 50 years of its existence. This is a good moment to reassess its net impact on society.

Finland: Leaning Right?

A change of government has come at a crucial time in Finland’s history as it once again confronts Russia as a NATO member.

The Next Step in Ai-language Modelling

The Battle Royale for AI-assisted Search Engines is really hotting up.

Taiwan: Walking a Diplomatic Tightrope?

With Honduras abandoning Taiwan in favour of the PRC, is Taipei running out of allies?

Doomsday Clock: Ticking Closer?

The nuclear escalatory ladder was ratcheted a few notches higher by the Russian nuclear deployment in Belarus.

Reparations for Post-war Ukraine?

Who will pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine once the guns fall silent?

The Race for Global Connectivity

Amazon's push into satellite internet could pose serious competition to Elon Musk’s Starlink.

War: Crime & Punishment

Does the International Criminal Court truly protect the rights of all victims of war equally?

Putin: a War Criminal?

Issuing an ICC arrest warrant for President Putin could make a peace deal that much harder.

No Longer Numero Uno?

Are we at the threshold of a multipolar world?