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Pakistan in Crisis: a Perfect Storm

Is the growing unrest in Gilgit-Baltistan a symptom of a dangerous chasm opening in the country endangering its unity?

Zimbabwe: What the Future Holds

Elections in Zimbabwe appear to be more of a bane than a boon, ushering greater instability and confusion.

Falling Like Ninepins!

Gabon was the latest African country to join the growing list of nations succumbing to military coups.

India: Venturing Into the Mediterranean?

Israel, Greece and Cyprus have agreed to invite India to a trilateral summit next year. This is a huge opportunity for India in an unexplored region.

New Entrants to BRICS: Worthy Candidates?

An enlarged BRICS could work for the interests of the Global South, provided its inherent contradictions do not send it into a centrifugal out- of-control spin.

India: a Medical Tourism Destination

India can become a global destination for medical tourism. The general public in India becomes aware of its exemplary medical ..

US Elections: Trump at the Centrefold

The 2024 U.S. presidential election is still a year away, but the race is already shaping to be contentious.

India’s Energy Outreach: Has It Been Worthwhile?

ONGC Videsh’s three-year extension for the Vietnamese oil block in the South China Sea could be the precursor of India’s fresh energy outreach.

Zimbabwe Post Robert Mugambe

As Zimbabwe’s president Mnangagwa wins a second term in a dubious election, what is in store for the Zimbabwean people?

Investment Controls: Choking Global Trade?

As the U.S. and China joust over technology, markets and supply chains, the impact will be felt by the rest of the world.

The Rouble Tumbles

As the Russian currency takes a substantial hit, Russia’s enemies gleefully claim it is the ill-thought-out Ukrainian adventure biting back.

Facing the Dragon, Jointly

As the U.S., Japan, and South Korea huddled together at the picturesque Camp David, the message was that the Chinese threat was a clear and present danger.

A Curtain Raiser to the Summit

As the capstone event of the G20 draws closure, we do a quick reappraisal of India's presidency.

Saudi-Palestine: Blood Brothers Again?

At a time when a sense of despondency engulfs the Palestinian cause, Riyadh’s decision to send an official envoy to the Palestinian Authority should be a breath of fresh air.

A Spanish Omlette!

With the elections failing to produce a clear majority, Spain has to contend with political instability.

Opening a New Front?

With the out-of-job but still lethal Wagner Group milling around on the Polish -Belarus border, NATO is justifiably on an edge.

CPEC: Looking Ahead

Intended as a showpiece of China’s BRI, the CPEC in Pakistan, as it completes its 10th anniversary, has fallen short of its expectations.

Ecuador: Ruled by Gangs

Gang violence and corruption in Latin America are running unchecked, a sign of the collapse of the rule of law.

Kremlin Taking Over Western Africa?

As 'democratically' elected regimes are ousted by their militaries and cheered on by disillusioned masses, the West finds its hold weakening in this corner of Africa.

Dragon Spreading Its Wings!

As China strengthens its hold in Indo-China, regional players like Vietnam will be encircled. It is not good news for India too.