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Sumant Vidwans
3 days ago3 min read
What is the H-1B Debate About?
Supporters of the H-1B programme argue its essential for U.S. technological leadership, while critics claim it exploits foreign workers...
Priya Samant
4 days ago4 min read
The Lessons of 2024
As the calendar turns to 2025, let’s take a moment to reflect on the past year’s experiences and catch a glimpse of the future. 2024 was...
Dr. Manisha Shrimali
Jan 84 min read
Will Trump’s First 100 Days see a new Power Play in South Asia?
As Donald Trump returns to the White House for his second innings, South Asia braces for a major shift in its geopolitical order. When...
Ruddhi Phadke
Jan 74 min read
Playing Diplomatic Chess with the Hermit Kingdom
New Delhi’s decision to reengage with North Korea reflects pragmatism, but the road ahead is strewn with geopolitical landmines. India’s...
Sumant Vidwans
Jan 53 min read
What to Expect in 2025: Challenges and Opportunities
The return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency in January is expected to dominate the global narrative in 2025. His second term will...
Manash Pratim Bhuyan
Jan 14 min read
India navigated geopolitical challenges with steely resolve
In a year marked by geopolitical tensions and turbulence, India and China ended an over four-and-a-half-year border standoff and...
Sumant Vidwans
Dec 30, 20244 min read
The Year That Was: Political Upheavals and Transformations
Seismic political shifts, economic challenges, social unrest, and rising anti-incumbent sentiment shaped 2024, leaving a lasting global...
Priya Samant
Dec 28, 20244 min read
The Drug Menace Across Middle East
As the former President of Syria, Bashar al-Assad and his close associates fled to Russia, the huge villas in the vicinity of the Syrian...
Sumant Vidwans
Dec 23, 20244 min read
Paris to Berlin: The Fragility of European Democracy
The political landscapes of France and Germany, two pivotal European nations, have been shaken by recent no-confidence votes,...
Shoumojit Banerjee
Dec 18, 20243 min read
A Legacy Forged In Repression and Advocacy for Rights
Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile and renowned human rights advocate, has been awarded the 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace,...
Dr. Manisha Shrimali
Dec 18, 20243 min read
India and Russia: Resilient Allies in a Changing Global Landscape
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union forged strong ties with India, epitomized by the 1971 Treaty of Peace, Friendship, and Cooperation,...
Ruddhi Phadke
Dec 16, 20245 min read
The Broken Crescent (Part 1)
From Jasmine to Ruin: How the Arab Spring Sowed Syria’s Turmoil Strapline: The collapse of Assad’s regime marks the Arab Spring’s final...
Sumant Vidwans
Dec 2, 20243 min read
From Burma to Myanmar: A Journey from History to Crisis
Myanmar, our neighbour with over 50 million people, is rich in natural resources and strategically located between China, India, and...
Sumant Vidwans
Nov 26, 20243 min read
Argentina’s Economic Overhaul Under President Javier Milei: Truth or Gimmick?
When Javier Milei took office, Argentina was in dire economic straits. Inflation was rampant, with annual rates exceeding 200 per cent...
Priya Samant
Nov 24, 20244 min read
Choosing Her Battle
As anticipated in a long, polarised presidential campaign, Trump’s win has reignited the fight for reproductive freedom in the United...
Kaswar Klasra
Nov 23, 20243 min read
Regional Instability Catches World Attention For Wrong Reason
Pakistan mourns yet another tragic loss of its citizens, including women and children, following a horrific terrorist attack. A convoy of...
Dr. Manisha Shrimali
Nov 17, 20244 min read
Fires in the Fall
As New York City experiences one of its driest autumns on record in 2024, the risk of wildfires is rapidly becoming a growing concern...
Sumant Vidwans
Nov 11, 20243 min read
Is Japan Facing a ‘Revolving Door’ in Leadership?
While the world was mostly focused on the US presidential election in the West, another major election happened on the eastern side of...
Dr. Manisha Shrimali
Nov 8, 20243 min read
Is America Following Stalin’s Post-WWII Salami Tactics?
Moldova’s path to European Union (EU) membership could dramatically alter the dynamics of the conflict in Ukraine. The strengthening...
Sumant Vidwans
Nov 4, 20243 min read
Decoding the U.S. Presidential Election System
The U.S. presidential election involves selecting a party nominee through primaries and caucuses, followed by a general election in which...
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