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Re-Igniting Old Friendship

Recently, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has officially visited Russia. This comes at a critical time for both countries.

Old Foes, New Allies

In a landmark visit, President Bien laid the foundation of a strategic partnership with Vietnam, which put to rest the lingering animosity of a war lost.

Endangering Carbon Neutrality?

Does the enlarged BRICS disrupt the dreams of achieving carbon neutrality before global warming gets beyond redemption?

The Drug Summit

Drugs play an important role in the economies of Latin American countries, and we will have to wait for the real outcome of the summit.

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.

Schooling the Migrating Millions

Seasonal migration for work has been a reality in India for decades, if not centuries. What about the education of such children?

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?

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?

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 ..

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.

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.

Ecuador: Ruled by Gangs

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

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.