Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Presidential Victory: A Turning Point for Sri Lanka
“We don’t want Sri Lanka to be sandwiched, especially between China and India.” “There are many power camps within a multipolar system. We won’t be a part of that geopolitical fight, nor will we be...
View ArticleMy Enemy’s Enemy: Dragon in the Middle East
The violent conflict between Israel and Gaza has been spreading in the Middle East, both military and diplomatic manners. Though the great powers refrained from their direct involvement in the war,...
View ArticleWhy We Need a New NATO: A European Manifesto
*Authors: Elmar Brok,Charles Grant, Ambassador Istvan Gyarmati, Toomas Ilves, Aleksander Kwaschniewski, Admiral Jacques Lanxade, Denis MacShane, Professor Margarita Mathiopoulos, Ambassador Nadeshda...
View ArticleListen to Rahul Gandhi with an Empathetic Ear: He Has a Vision for India
Rahul Gandhi’s short speaking tour of the US has not made much waves beyond the Indian diaspora in the US, but in India it has generated a Tsunami of debates and controversies, in mainstream as well...
View ArticleMissile strikes on Israel: A Cycle of Retaliation
This was evident in the recent missile strikes on Israel originating from Iran and the subsequent reciprocal actions involved a historical enmity with-hostilities political story. Thus, on October 1,...
View ArticleGlobal Power Rivalry: AFRICOM and Africa in the Face of China and Russia’s...
Background Africa’s historical context regarding foreign influence is critical to understanding the current dynamics at play on the continent. For centuries, African countries have navigated a complex...
View ArticleBringing the Iranian Nuclear Deal Back to Life: What’s at Stake?
The early elections in Iran resulted in Masoud Pezeshkian’s victory from the reformist camp. Masoud Pezeshkian has signaled his willingness to diplomatically engage the West on issues of critical...
View ArticleIran and Pakistan Forge Strategic Alliance for Energy and Trade Cooperation
In a pivotal diplomatic meeting at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif unveiled a significant...
View ArticleKeir Starmer visits Brussels for an EU-UK reset
The EU and UK have been urged to do more to address growing public “intolerance” of Brexit. The message, from a senior former MEP, comes on the day Sir Keir Starmer, the UK PM, was in Brussels to meet...
View ArticleThe Role of China in Agricultural Cooperation with Tanzania: Opportunities...
China and Tanzania have established strong partnerships across various sectors, with agriculture being a primary focus. Agriculture remains a crucial pillar of the economy in many African nations....
View ArticleMexico’s Political Pluralism is Under Threat: Here’s What to Do About It
Authors: Sofia Herrera and Christine Zaino* Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s inauguration solidifies the dominance of the populist Morena party in Mexico’s national politics. The rapid ascendency...
View ArticleThe Politics of War and The Cycle of War and Peace
The cycle of devastation followed by rebuilding is as old as humanity. Wars destroy, peace is a time to start over and rebuild. Enemies learn to coexist, even become friends perhaps — England, France...
View ArticleTop diplomat flags up fresh concern about “threat” to Taiwan
Taiwan’s ambassador to the EU and Belgium has hit out at what he calls “distorted claims” about the island by China. Ambassador Roy Chun Lee, whose official title is “Representative of the Taipei...
View ArticleIsrael’s Aggressions Risking Global Conflict
The current developments in the Middle East paint a grim picture, one that the international community cannot afford to ignore. Israel’s escalating aggressions, spearheaded by Prime Minister Benjamin...
View ArticleEmpowering change and resilience: Social protection in the age of megatrends
Social protection systems are essential to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. However, social protection is insufficient across Asia and the Pacific, and the region is at risk from...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Illiberal Challenge in Europe
In recent years, Europe has witnessed the rise of an “illiberal challenge,” where several countries have experienced shifts away from liberal democratic principles toward more authoritarian,...
View ArticleEchoes of Authoritarianism: Modi’s Assault on Democratic Values
In the landscape of contemporary Indian politics, a significant transformation is underway, one that merits urgent attention and reflection. The current prime minister of India, Narendra Modi’s...
View ArticleThe Taliban’s Economic Gambit
Since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, concerns about the group’s activities have intensified, particularly regarding its exploitation of trade routes with Pakistan. What was once a...
View ArticleThe cost of living is the main concern of Europeans
The European Parliament has revealed the “EU Post-Electoral Survey 2024” which scrutinises voting behaviour and the main priorities of EU citizens. It says that rising prices and the cost of living...
View ArticleThe Impact of Bangladesh’s Political Shift on North East India’s Geopolitics...
Authors: Leivon Albert Lamkang and Leivon Victor Lamkang* Following Sheikh Hasina’s resignation as prime minister of Bangladesh, a new government, has formed under Muhammad Yunus’s leadership due to...
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