Prasannan, Resident Editor, New Delhi, is an expert in defence and foreign affairs. He takes keen interest in history. He has been with THE WEEK since its launch in 1982
Xi Jinping invoked Thucydides, a fifth century BC Athenian naval commander and historian, whose account of the Peloponnesian War led to the theory that when a rising power seeks parity with an established power, it could lead to war
By R Prasannan May 31, 2026
Vijay lacks the versifying talents of Vajpayee, but is blessed with a filmy charisma that should stand him in good stead
By R Prasannan May 24, 2026
Kingship may survive centuries, but would the idea of liberty?
By R Prasannan May 17, 2026
Where it went fundamentally wrong was that it missed the two I-s, one of which every party needs—ideology or identity
By R Prasannan May 10, 2026
What tax-paying mortals would like to know are: with about three million elected men and women strutting around from panchayats to the presidential house enjoying pay, perks and pensions, do we need more or fewer netas?
By R Prasannan May 03, 2026
Nice people in America would cringe if they read the presidential lips these days. More so if kids are around
By R Prasannan April 26, 2026
If the BJP claims India is growing because of Modi, Stalin is talking of how Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala and Karnataka are growing despite Modi
By R Prasannan April 19, 2026
For an old institution, the Church of England has been fairly open to reforms, especially in the post-war era, ordaining women as priests, recognising gay and lesbian rights, and now getting a woman archbishop
By R Prasannan April 12, 2026
Iran is not only the knowledge leader in the Islamic world, but is aspiring to be among the world leaders in technology
By R Prasannan April 05, 2026
China may have all the attributes of a superpower—money, minerals, missiles, manufacturing plants, digital skills and even AI wizardry, but it lacks two things
By R Prasannan March 29, 2026
The fact is, the Canadians had been innocent to the bad ways of the world
By R Prasannan March 22, 2026
The real war aim is no longer hidden. Don and Bibi have stated that they want to effect a regime change in Iran
By R Prasannan March 15, 2026
The Commonwealth nation's constitutional rulings hold persuasive value in Indian courts, and got recent links to India through legal references, the Lalit Modi passport episode and diplomatic engagement
By R Prasannan March 08, 2026
The national anthem debate in India intensifies with new directives elevating Vande Mataram alongside Jana Gana Mana, creating mandates for public expression
By R Prasannan March 01, 2026
A break from parliamentary tradition—passing the motion of thanks without the prime minister’s reply—has sparked concerns that political maneuvering has undermined debate and dented the dignity of Parliament.
By R Prasannan February 22, 2026