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Maritime Collusion in the Arabian Sea

Recent Chinese and Pakistani joint exercises in the Arabian Sea were meant to send signals to India. How grave is this threat?

NSR: Turning Into Reality

Thanks to rising temperatures, the snow-blocked Northern Sea Route from Russia now makes an alternate shipping channel a distinct possibility.

COP-28: Rekindling Optimism

The 28th edition of COP raises hopes once again that something worthwhile might emerge to protect our planet.

Gaza War: The Houthi Factor

Amidst all the declarations of support to the hard-pressed Hamas, only the Houthis seem to have made good on their promise.

Colombia: A Green Pivot!

In a country heavily dependent on oil and coal, the leftist leadership is planning to shift away from fossil fuels.

A Pivotal Diplomatic Encounter?

The world witnessed a much-needed moment as U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a crucial summit in San Francisco.

Indonesia: The Road to Elections

Next year's Indonesian Presidential Election is keenly being monitored as they have implications far beyond the archipelago's shores.

From Animosity to Solidarity?

With Riyadh and Teheran speaking in similar voices on Gaza, will the Chinese-mediated rapprochement receive a boost?

A Political Earthquake

Elections in Argentina are always full of surprises, and this time around, it was no different!

A Balancing Act in Central Asia

Given recent domestic turmoil and the economic disruptions of the Ukraine war, Kazakhstan walks a tightrope to adapt and prevail.

Trouble in ‘Sonar Bangla’

As Bangladesh heads for the January elections, the political temperature rises dramatically causing concerns globally.

Navigating the European Landscape

The EU Summit brought together its members in a gesture of unity that is much needed.

Welcome No More!

A return home is not always a welcome one!

Addressing Frontiers of AI

For the ethical use of AI, transparency and accountability must be the fundamental principles in deploying AI systems.

Sugar for Fuel

Brazilian and Indian interests converge at the WTO as both strive for pivotal sugar-based ethanol production.

The Global Benefactor?

As the ambitious BRI completes its first decade, Beijing chose the occasion to showcase its role as a Global Benefactor.

Caught in a Web

The otherwise flourishing Indo-Qatar relationship has been caught in a web of 'espionage' forcing India on a backfoot.

The Rocky Road to Democracy

Sanctioned by the U.S. and struggling with internal contradictions, oil-rich Venezuela makes another bid to restore democratic norms.

A Death Blow to Peace

Will the U.S.-backed rapprochement between Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia and Israel survive the October 7th mayhem?

A Master Stoke ?

Oct 7th assault by Hamas has the potential to change the direction of the peace process in the Middle East.