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China in Central Asia

Recently China has made some major moves in Central Asia. This comes at a time when Russia is increasingly distracted from this region.

The Iran Nuclear Deal

This analysis underscores its achievements in curbing Iran's nuclear capabilities, extending its breakout time, and reducing proliferation risks.

€1.2 Billion GDPR Fine on Meta Platforms Inc.

The European Union slaps a record €1.2 billion GDPR fine on Meta Platforms Inc. for its data privacy violations, marking a landmark shift in global data protection norms.

Indo-Australia- a New Era of Cooperation?

Do the recent high-level visits to India by eminent Australian political and business personalities mark a turning point?

Why Are Türkiye Elections So Important?

Türkiye can be a balancer between the West and the East under an enlightened dispensation.

Is China in Their Sights?

As the G7 leaders prepare to meet in Hiroshima this May, is their agenda focussed on China's growing military and economic power?

US Presidential Elections 2024

As the election scene in the U.S. heats up, the countdown to the most-watched elections on the globe begins!

Welcoming Back Into the Fold?

The Syrian Arab Republic has been reinstated in the Arab League. How did this come about?

Divorce Decision: an Advance in Approach

Trying to stay contemporary with laws that directly impinge society, the Apex court is trying to make divorce laws more in tune with the times.

Turkiye: End of an Era?

Is the Erdogan era coming to an end? We will know on May 14th.

NSA Conclave: a New Security Alignment?

The unprecedented getting together of NSAs of the U.S., Saudi Arabia, UAE and India has invoked a great deal of interest. Does it augur new alignments?

Why is Manipur Burning?

Historical entrenched differences boiled to the surface as politically motivated concessions triggered deadly violence.

Cutting the Afghan Gordian Knot

That things are seriously deteriorating in Afghanistan was made clear when under Chinese guidance, Pakistan and Afghan representatives met in Islamabad.

Thaw at the Sco?

Recently the defence ministers of India and China met on the sidelines of the SCO Summit. This came as border tensions between them reached an all-time high.

Russia-Iran: a Sanctions Proof Corridor

‘Sanctions free corridor’ that Russia and Iran are aspiring for to extend their trade to the markets of India.

Putting the Past Behind

Historically at daggers drawn, South Korea and Japan are compelled by geopolitical pressures to seek an alliance.

Salvaging a Deteriorating Situation

On 1st May crisis talks on Afghanistan opened led by the UN. This should have taken place a long time ago.

The South Pacific: an Emerging Battleground?

With Chinese making rapid progress in expanding its influence over the South Pacific, the U.S. is returning to this long-neglected geography.

IWT-taking a Firm Stand

India’s notice to Pakistan seeking to review the 62-year-old Indus Water Treaty is a significant step in the long-standing dispute over water sharing.

Amul Vs Nandini: Crying Over Split Milk?

As Karnataka gets closer to the election date of May 10, politically motivated controversies dominate the public narrative