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Brazil: Tacking Against the Wind?

In a bold move, Brazilian President Lula called to question the American role in extending the war in Ukraine. Will it backfire?

South Sudan: Reinstating Human Rights?

Little hope remains for the suffering populace of South Sudan from the predations of clashing armies.

Saudi Arabia: Re-calibration in Progress

Under MSB, Saudi Arabia is rapidly forging a new regional policy that can change the shape of the Middle East for the better.

Simmering Embers of Disaffection?

The recent incidents triggered by Khalistan separatists at home and abroad are something the Indian state can scarcely ignore.

U.s. Abortion Laws: a Pro-life Victory

The decision by a Texas judge that bans a commonly used abortion pill across the country has sparked controversy.

Democracy Summit: Real Action or More Rhetoric?

Washington's efforts to uphold the spirit of democracy are commendable, but is it working?

Uk-sailing Into the Indo-pacific?

London's formal declaration of joining the CPTPP could mark the start of a new look-east policy, taking the focus away from Europe.

Indicting Trump: Politics or Justice Served?

Mr Donald Trump's indictment has catapulted him again to centre stage, just as he launches his campaign for 2024.

Is the Indian Ocean No Longer Indian?

China is aggressively challenging India’s domination of the Indian Ocean, a fact not easily ignored by New Delhi.

EU: Wither Nuclear Power and Ice’s?

Discussions concerning the energy future of Europe took place among the member states of the European Union last week of March 2023.

Taiwan: Walking a Diplomatic Tightrope?

With Honduras abandoning Taiwan in favour of the PRC, is Taipei running out of allies?

War: Crime & Punishment

Does the International Criminal Court truly protect the rights of all victims of war equally?

Xi Jinping as a Peacemaker?

Recently Chinese President Xi Jinping made an official state visit to Russia. The timing of the visit was propitious.

Keeping Immigrants at Bay?

President Joe Biden is caught in a bind trying to strike a balance between the liberal left and the extreme right on immigration.

No Longer Numero Uno?

Are we at the threshold of a multipolar world?

Israel in a Flux!

Middle East’s only true democracy is witnessing a spate of protests as citizens fear curtailment of the independence of the judiciary, the sole guarantor of minority rights.

Riyadh-Teheran: Foes No More?

The China-brokered normalisation of Saudi-Iranian diplomatic relations hints at a realignment of geopolitical relations and power centres in West Asia.

Pakistan: in the Crucible

For the first time in Pakistan’s history, the common citizen has been brought face to face with the contradictions that make up their nationhood. Will they act now?

Pakistan: China’s Albatross!!

With their ‘deeper than the ocean and higher than the mountains’ friendship under stress, will China loosen its purse strings to write off billions in loans to Pakistan?

Public Health and Climate Change

The congruence of two major threats-public health and climate change- are coming together to plague humankind.