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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.
Environment - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 24, 2023
Wildfires: Its Canada’s Turn Now
Wildfires engulfing millions of hectares of prime forest land, triggered naturally or by man, are playing havoc with the environment.
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
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
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 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.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 17, 2023
Moving Towards Ai Regulations
Alarmed by the geopolitical and ethical fallout of AI, the EU is working on an AI Act, which could act as a global template.
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 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
Dam Destruction: Operational Imperative or Eco Warfare?
Is the Nova Kakhovka Dam an act of war or ecocide?
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 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.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 10, 2023
Can the Us No Longer Outrun Its Debts?
A financial disaster was averted at the nick of time by passing the bipartisan bill on the U.S. debit ceiling.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 10, 2023
Will Putin Go to South Africa?
With the West pressuring Pretoria to slap handcuffs on President Putin and hand him over to the ICC on a platter, the BRICS summit generates global interest.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 9, 2023
G7 Hiroshima Summit: a Reiteration of Resolve?
In the recently concluded G7 summit, the focus was on resilience, security and multilateralism.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 3, 2023
Chile: Constitutional Reframing
Chile has finally embarked on the path of writing a new constitution for itself; will it be a democratic one?
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 3, 2023
Thailand: Will Democracy Prevail?
Will a progressive win in the battle of the ballots strengthen democracy in the country?