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World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 10, 2022
REMINISCENCES OF JIANG ZEMIN
Jiang Zemin led China through a turbulent period and wielded authority deftly, in contrast to today's one-man dictatorship.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 10, 2022
SAYING THE UNSAID!
Chinese citizens have adopted a unique style to register their protests against China's draconian Zero Covid policy.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 10, 2022
CAPPING THE RUSSIANS?
Unable to sustain a water-tight sanction on Russian crude exports, the G7 seeks to put a cap on its price, threatening further disruptions.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 3, 2022
THE DRAGON BITES ITS TAIL
President Xi’s newly renewed tenure is off with a rocky start.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 3, 2022
CONVERGENCE OF INTEREST
Venezuela's administration and opposition have finally teamed up in an effort to end the political turmoil.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 3, 2022
NEPAL CHOOSES TO LEAN LEFT
The sweeping victory of the left alliance in the Nepal national elections in 2022 slims India's chances to strengthen its strategic space in Nepal.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 3, 2022
THE THAWING US-CHINA CLIMATE DIPLOMACY
Can the US-China Climate diplomacy save the world?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 26, 2022
OIL POWER BALANCE SHIFTING EAST?
A 27-year natural gas supply deal with China makes Qatar a stakeholder in global energy geopolitics.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 26, 2022
US-PHILIPPINES: A NEW PHASE!
The U.S. Vice President's tour to the island demonstrates Washington's commitment to its Asian ally.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 26, 2022
COP27: PUTTING ON A SHOW?
The 'Loss & Damage' fund agreed upon at Sharm el-Sheikh could be a sign of a turn in the tide against climate apathy.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 19, 2022
RETURN OF TERROR?
Recent bomb blasts in Istanbul reaffirm the reality that iron-fisted anti-terror campaigns alone cannot root out terrorism.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 19, 2022
REVIVAL OF TRUMPISM?
Mr Trump has announced his re-election bid; will the GOP go along with it?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 12, 2022
THE PRESIDENCY CHALLENGES
As the G20 presidency comes to India for 2023, it is a unique opportunity to mould the agenda to make the world a more equitable place.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 12, 2022
THE NETANYAHU EFFECT
The return of Netanyahu signals the need for stable leadership in Israel.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 12, 2022
RUSSIA’S SHADOW WARRIORS!
Wagner’s makeover intends to strengthen Oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin's stature within the Kremlin's elite.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 5, 2022
FAILING PROMISES
Governments and key actors must drive societies in a systematically transformative direction.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 5, 2022
SOVEREIGN DEBT DEFAULT
Incurring sovereign debt has far-reaching implications globally, especially with the recent slippage of several countries into sovereign debt default for various reasons.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 29, 2022
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
On the occasion of World Food Day (October 16th), it is time to ponder if the world is really working towards its goal of ‘Zero Hunger.'
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 29, 2022
THE THIRD TIME'S A CHARM
In a rapid turn of events, Mr Rishi Sunak found himself being catapulted overnight into 10 Downing Street.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 22, 2022
TYRANNY AND TRIBULATIONS IN TIGRAY
The conflict in Tigray has continued to haunt one group the most, its citizens, as fears of an imminent collapse rise.