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From Trumpism to Bolsonarism

Brazil undergoes a Deja vu moment as pro-Bolsonaro protests overwhelm Brazil.

The Energy Conundrum

India must balance out its net zero emission goals with the aspirations of its billions.

A Ray of Hope From Above!

The Ozone layer is on the path of healing; does it presage the road to recovery of our environment?

'Each to His Own' to 'Each for All'

The existent international order stands threatened by nation-states that seek to impose their own interpretation of it.

Banking on Hydrogen

Like many other nations, India is looking at Hydrogen as a green alternative for its energy demands.

A Grim Outlook for S.Asia

The war in Europe, the pandemic, and fiscal policies will define South Asia’s growth in 2023.

Back to Africa!

When powerful nations run out of options for resources, trade and influence, they return to Africa!

Subtle Cheers for Netanyahu!

Netanyahu's political revival has come at a cost; the need to appease his extreme right-wing coalition partners!

China’s Covid Strategy: a Path Gone Wrong?

The rise of COVID in China is not only China’s problem; it is a global threat and must be tackled as such.

Ringing Down the Curtains on 2022

2022 was a year dominated by the war in Eastern Europe and shattered by unprecedented climatic events.

Trade-off or Standoff

A set of non-tariff barriers impede the developing countries' push for FTAs.

Nagorno Karabakh-averting Another Round

With Russia too involved with Ukraine to play the honest broker, Azerbaijan sees an opportunity to seek a resolution by force.

CHINA’S GLOBAL SCARE, AGAIN!

The new coronavirus strain known as BF.7 is increasing infections in China. Are India and the world prepared for another Covid comeback?

MAINSTREAMING GENDER IN ROAD TRANSPORT

The World Bank’s recent report on Enabling Gender Responsive Urban Mobility and Public Spaces in India could usher landmark changes for women's rights.

COP 15- HITS AND MISSES

The GBF hits all the right notes in terms of financing structure, concessions to developing countries, and protection of indigenous people.

NUCLEAR FUSION: WHERE INDIA STANDS?

Green energy from nuclear fusion could be the panacea for all of India’s energy ailments.

A FLIGHT TO SUSTAINABILITY!

Are Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) the key to decarbonising aviation?

MULTIALIGNMENT OR...?

India’s policymakers are at a crossroads when faced with the dilemma of selecting the most appropriate foreign policy trajectory.

MORE THAN A DIPLOMATIC EVENT!

President Xi Jinping’s charm offensive in the Middle East is being seen as outmanoeuvring US interests on its traditional turf.

A YEAR OF VIOLENCE AND PROTESTS

Election year in Bangladesh has historically seen an increase in violence, and 2023 will be no different.