Geopolitical chess: Understanding Iran's strategy after failed US talks
Failed negotiations signal a protracted conflict, which plays into Iran’s hands and could be trouble for the US-Israel combine
By Sanjib Kr Baruah April 26, 2026
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How Mexico achieved remarkable gender parity in politics
Mexico is setting a global example for gender parity in politics, with women occupying close to 50 per cent of the country's political power positions
By R. Viswanathan May 31, 2026
Pakistan's diplomatic masterstroke: From 'troublemaker' to trusted mediator in Iran-US conflict
Fresh off its role as mediator between Washington and Tehran, Pakistan eyes a bold mission to unite Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey within an Islamic Nato
By Hamid Mir May 24, 2026
Chornobyl at 40: How the nuclear disaster reshaped Ukraine and the world
Chornobyl proved not only the dangers of nuclear power, but also how concealing the truth from the people contributed to the collapse of the mighty Soviet state
By Mridula Ghosh May 17, 2026
The Iran war and the new nuclear reality: Return of the arms race?
Nuclear arms race is escalating as key treaties like New START collapse and geopolitical tensions rise, threatening global security
By Ajish P Joy May 10, 2026-
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Future of conflict: How drone technology is shaping the next generation of warfare
Low-cost drones are reshaping how wars are fought, exposing vulnerabilities in even the most advanced militaries
By Sanjib Kr Baruah April 19, 2026 -
‘India stood with UAE when it counted’: Abdulnasser Alshaali
UAE Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Alshaali says Iran’s actions are not only against the UAE, but against all countries, including India, whose households and industries depend on stable energy supplies from the Gulf
By Namrata Biji Ahuja April 12, 2026 -
The new normal? How the Middle East is grappling with escalating war
From the UAE to Saudi Arabia, how major countries in the Middle East are dealing with the conflict
By Sanjib Kr Baruah April 12, 2026 -
Undersea cables: The invisible battlefield of global geopolitics
The conflict in the Middle East has exposed vulnerabilities in submarine cable systems that could wreak economic havoc
By Sanjib Kr Baruah April 05, 2026 -
Securing the seas: How Iran's cable threats highlight the need for maritime security
In the evolving West Asia crisis, vast networks of undersea cables are increasingly becoming targets of subversion
By R. Vignesh April 05, 2026 -
Persian Gulf under threat: The economic ramifications of blocked shipping lanes
A regional war is fast turning into a global energy crisis with dangerous political and economic consequences
By D.P. Srivastava April 05, 2026 -
Himalayan challenge: The high stakes of Nepal’s parliamentary polls
The upcoming parliamentary elections is a referendum on governance, institutional integrity and public trust
By Ramesh Pokhrel March 08, 2026 -
Power of resistance: Rebuilding Bangladesh’s parliamentary pillars
A durable democracy in Bangladesh needs an empowered, institutional and responsible opposition
By Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir March 08, 2026 -
Inward-looking trade approach likely to persist beyond Trump: Richard Rossow
While the New Delhi Declaration signals a global consensus on inclusive AI, Richard Rossow, senior adviser, Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies, talks about challenges ahead
By Namrata Biji Ahuja March 08, 2026
