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Impeachment: A Political Ploy

As American politics become increasingly confrontational, impeachment becomes a tool to browbeat the incumbent President.

Poland: A Course Correction

Donald Tusk’s centrist coalition looks to shift direction within Poland and outside of it amid high expectations.

Hints of a War

The world is in no position to face the consequences of another war, this time in distant Latin America.

The Monroe Doctrine 2.0?

Around its 200th anniversary, this established cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy is again in the political picture.

An Indian Whodunnit ?

An alleged assassination plot in the U.S. could be a spoiler in Indo-US relations.

Banishing Tobacco for Good?

Efforts to tackle the widespread use of tobacco, a serious health hazard, are complicated by economic considerations.

COP 28: Trailblazer or COP Out?

The COP 28 deal has set a clear direction for climate goals but lacks the necessary commitments for the follow-through.

Seeking Fresh Pastures!

As the recruitment of Gurkhas into the Indian Army remains stalled, media reports Gurkha soldiers fighting in Ukraine for the Russians and even the PLA courting them.

UK: A Gathering Storm?

The political situation in the UK is like a lull before the storm.

A Precarious Dance

Having failed to make good its military threat to bring in line the coup-ruled states, ECOWAS is now resorting to serious diplomacy backed by the West.

A Controversial Legacy

Hailed in China for opening the doors of the West to their economy, Henry Kissinger's legacy may be questionable half a century after the event.

Bangladesh Elections: How Free & Fair?

If indicators are to be believed, the prognosis for free, safe and peaceful elections in Bangladesh is poor.

COP28: Navigating Progress and Challenges

The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took place in Dubai.

Peace Overture or Ruse?

A humanitarian pause, a ceasefire that relieved some tension in the ongoing saga in Gaza, did not endure for long. So, what next?

A Day of Reckoning?

China's giant housing industry views Evergrande's case as a pointer to its future trajectory where state support will not be so forthcoming as in the past.

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.

A Hard Right Turn

The trend towards the right in Europe continues, with the ultra-right-wing PVV rising to the top.

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?