Topics Archive

Boeing: Back to Basics

Since the grounding of Boeing Max jetliners in March 2019, nothing seems to be going right for Boeing.

Gaza: A Gulf Perspective

The Gulf States have cooled towards Israel in support of Palestine but remain keen to preserve their national interests.

Cocking a Snook

Tiny Taiwan again challenged Beijing by electing William Lai's Win.

A Desperate Deal?

A controversial deal between Somaliland and its large, landlocked neighbour Ethiopia has set the Horn of Africa on edge.

Taking Up The Cudgel

In a surprise move, especially for its erstwhile ally Israel, South Africa’s approached ICJ accusing Israel of genocide.

Gangs of Ecuador

After Haiti, it is now the turn of Ecuador to submit to criminal gangs as their overlords.

Israel and Hezbollah: A New High

Recent Israeli claims of the successful assassination of two top Hezbollah commanders threaten to escalate the fighting to new levels.

The West Sanctioned!!

China did the unthinkable; it sanctioned U.S. defence firms over Taiwan Arms Sales.

Lengthening Shadow Over Democracy

Controversy dogs Sheikh Hasina’s fifth term in office right from the beginning.

Taiwan Elections: High Stakes?

The island’s presidential and legislative elections are significant in a tense Indo-Pacific atmosphere.

A Game-changer in Electronic Warfare?

China has just unveiled a ground-breaking new electronic warfare system which is claimed to surpass anything in the U.S. inventory.

Heralding a New Chapter

The new government in Bhutan will have to deliver economic reform beyond “gross national happiness” and balance its two powerful neighbours.

U.S.: A Challenging Year Ahead

Leading up to the presidential elections, 2024 brings U.S. foreign policy challenges and dilemmas into public focus.

Dangerous Waters

Iran's Alborz enters the Red Sea, escalating tensions and global trade concerns.

Israel: Choosing Its Battles?

Israel's Supreme Court has struck down the controversial reform, and Netanyahu is unlikely to counter it any time soon.

A Shadow Over the New Year

Russia's devastating missile attack on several Ukrainian cities as the year came to an end is an ominous sign for 2024.

Gaza: What Next

As the war in Gaza entered its fourth month with over 22000 Palestinians and nearly 2000 Israelis dead

Sri Lanka: On the Mend

While India's immediate support has provided Sri Lanka with a much-needed oxygen mask, the island nation must shift its gaze towards longer-term solutions.

A Serious Threat?

As COVID cases rise in India, questions are being asked how real is the threat?

It is Raining Missiles and Drones!

As missiles and drones target merchant ships in the Red Sea, we look at how it will affect global trade and India.