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World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 8, 2023
Tightening the Screw
With the passing of the latest anti-spying laws by Beijing, local and international media will have to watch their steps while reporting in China.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 8, 2023
Namibia: Emerging From Shadows
A thinly populated peaceful country in Southern Africa has remained in the shadows since its independence. It's time for it to emerge into the sunlight.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 8, 2023
G 20 Membership- an African Perspective
Will the inclusion of the African Union into the G20 matter to most African nations mired in conflict and dire poverty?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 8, 2023
Greece Elections 2023: Turning the Tide?
An economically stressed Greece is looking up to the new centre-right dispensation to set things right.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 8, 2023
India- Pakistan and the SCO
Like SAARC, is the India-Pakistan rivalry hindering the SCO from coming to meaningful conclusions?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 1, 2023
China-Russia and the West: A Global South Perspective
Frustrated by the sheer senselessness & futility of an unending war, many Global South Nations have stayed away from aligning with any of the competing blocs.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 1, 2023
A Tiger by the Tail
The recent chain of events in Rostov on the Don leading to the ‘march on Moscow’ is a lesson for those who rely on private entities to fight their wars.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 1, 2023
A Civilisational Affinity
The exchange of visits at the highest level is a good sign that Indo-Egyptian relations are gathering pace.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 1, 2023
Chile's Lithium Strategy: A Game Changer?
As the competition heats up for lithium sources, Chile has come out with a new policy to safeguard its national interests.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 1, 2023
Coming Closer Despite Differences
Prime Minister Modi's state visit to the U.S. was a resounding success by any standards. Where is the partnership now heading?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 24, 2023
The Great Pakistan-Russia Oil Deal
Touted as an achievement of the beleaguered PDM coalition, the Russian oil deal has already become controversial.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 24, 2023
Indo-Nepal Ties: on the Mend?
In his first visit to India since taking office, Nepal’s prime minister Prachanda displayed his commitment to building stronger ties with India and allaying its concerns.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 24, 2023
US-China: Repairing the Damage?
The sudden visit of the U.S. Secretary of State to Beijing and being provided unprecedented access to President Xi Jinping has caused a great deal of speculation.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 24, 2023
G20: Reaching out to Africa!
India's offer to incorporate the AU into G20 was widely acclaimed, but is it practical?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 17, 2023
Closing the Atlantic Gap?
President Biden and Prime Minister recently met in Washington to reaffirm a partnership that has stood the test of time over a century of geopolitical upheavals.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 17, 2023
Indo-US Security Relationship
The recent visit of U.S. Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin to India was a reaffirmation of the strategic partnership on the eve of the Prime Minister's U.S. visit.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 17, 2023
Dam Destruction: Operational Imperative or Eco Warfare?
Is the Nova Kakhovka Dam an act of war or ecocide?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 17, 2023
Leading the Pack!
India has overtaken China as the most populous country on the planet; now it must match it in economic performance!
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 10, 2023
Sedition Law: a Denovo Look?
The Law Commission of India has recommended retaining the controversial sedition law, despite its scope for misuse.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 10, 2023
China: Tremors in the Economy?
China is an important driver of the global economy, and disruptions in PRC have global repercussions.