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World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 2, 2023
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?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 2, 2023
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.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 2, 2023
COP-28: Rekindling Optimism
The 28th edition of COP raises hopes once again that something worthwhile might emerge to protect our planet.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 2, 2023
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.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 25, 2023
Colombia: A Green Pivot!
In a country heavily dependent on oil and coal, the leftist leadership is planning to shift away from fossil fuels.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 25, 2023
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.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 25, 2023
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.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 25, 2023
From Animosity to Solidarity?
With Riyadh and Teheran speaking in similar voices on Gaza, will the Chinese-mediated rapprochement receive a boost?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 25, 2023
A Political Earthquake
Elections in Argentina are always full of surprises, and this time around, it was no different!
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 11, 2023
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.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 11, 2023
Trouble in ‘Sonar Bangla’
As Bangladesh heads for the January elections, the political temperature rises dramatically causing concerns globally.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 11, 2023
Navigating the European Landscape
The EU Summit brought together its members in a gesture of unity that is much needed.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 11, 2023
Welcome No More!
A return home is not always a welcome one!
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 11, 2023
Addressing Frontiers of AI
For the ethical use of AI, transparency and accountability must be the fundamental principles in deploying AI systems.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 11, 2023
Sugar for Fuel
Brazilian and Indian interests converge at the WTO as both strive for pivotal sugar-based ethanol production.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 4, 2023
The Global Benefactor?
As the ambitious BRI completes its first decade, Beijing chose the occasion to showcase its role as a Global Benefactor.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 4, 2023
Caught in a Web
The otherwise flourishing Indo-Qatar relationship has been caught in a web of 'espionage' forcing India on a backfoot.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 4, 2023
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.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 4, 2023
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?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 28, 2023
A Master Stoke ?
Oct 7th assault by Hamas has the potential to change the direction of the peace process in the Middle East.