Venezuela's soft power, through initiatives like the Citgo free heating oil programme and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra's tours, once deeply challenged the American establishment's self-perception in the early 2000s
By K.P. Nayar January 18, 2026
Mercedes Baptista Guevara, attorney and diplomat, discusses with THE WEEK the current political situation in Venezuela, the role of the US, Europe’s cautious response, and more region
By Ajish P Joy January 18, 2026
Cilia Flores was not a passive first lady but the formidable political power instrumental in Nicolás Maduro's rise and rule in Venezuela
By Mercedes Baptista Guevara January 18, 2026
The Bangladesh army's role in the August 2024 political transition was decisive, as it refused to fire on protesters and facilitated Sheikh Hasina's departure
By Asif Bin Ali January 11, 2026
India-Bangladesh relations have navigated a complex 50-year history marked by periods of hostility, including a foiled 1975 kidnapping plot, and pragmatic cooperation driven by leaders like Ziaur Rahman and Morarji Desai
By Namrata Biji Ahuja January 04, 2026
In Bangladesh, Jamaat-e-Islami is experiencing a significant resurgence in the political vacuum created by the August 2024 uprising, repositioning itself as a key contender
By Mohammad Waliuddin Tanvir December 28, 2025
India-Russia maritime cooperation is set to rewire global sea trade through new corridors like the INSTC and the Northern Sea Route, significantly reducing transit times and costs
By Sanjib Kr Baruah December 21, 2025
Guantánamo Bay has re-entered the spotlight under the Trump administration's policy to detain undocumented migrants, sparking a major legal crisis and a lawsuit from the ACLU
By Ajish P Joy December 21, 2025
In an exclusive interview, BNP adviser Dr Ziauddin Hyder outlines the party's reform agenda and future-oriented campaign while addressing concerns over Khaleda Zia's health
By Namrata Biji Ahuja December 14, 2025
Despite diplomatic overtures and ceasefires, deep-seated issues and political intransigence continue to hinder any meaningful or lasting peace between Israel and Palestine
By Ido Dissentshik November 02, 2025
The mass graves at Chemmani cemetery in Jaffna reveal hundreds of human remains, reopening the painful wounds of Sri Lanka's civil war for Tamil families seeking closure
By Lakshmi Subramanian November 02, 2025
Mahbouba Seraj, Afghan women’s rights activist and niece of King Amanullah Khan, is angry with Taliban’s exclusion of women in the social and political landscape of Afghanistan
By Namrata Biji Ahuja October 26, 2025
The Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence agreement is widely viewed as largely symbolic rather than possessing significant strategic military value, especially concerning any potential conflict with India. Despite its signing, Saudi Arabian assistance to Pakistan in such a scenario is unlikely to extend beyond additional oil supplies, financial aid, and mediatory diplomacy
By Lieutenant General C.A. Krishnan October 05, 2025
Myanmar elections, announced by the military junta, raises significant geopolitical and security concerns for India, impacting its border stability, connectivity projects, and regional influence
By Abhijan Das September 21, 2025