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Myanmar's Civil War Takes Decisive Turn, May Force Generals To Rethink Strategy

Myanmar's Civil War Takes Decisive Turn, May Force Generals To Rethink Strategy

Nov 27, 2023

India has kept up its engagement with the generals for security considerations but now needs to reach out to the pro-democracy leaders.

Why Are Arab Countries Reluctant to Intervene in Israel's War on Gaza?

Why Are Arab Countries Reluctant to Intervene in Israel's War on Gaza?

Nov 21, 2023

At the start of the war, there was the fear that the assault on Gaza would lead to a wider conflagration that could engulf West Asia and lead to instability in the region. Unlike in the past, no Arab country will send troops to fight Israel's occupation this time.

All Eyes On Israel As It Rains Down Death And Destruction On Gaza

All Eyes On Israel As It Rains Down Death And Destruction On Gaza

Nov 20, 2023

The Israeli military is trying to exterminate Hamas and all the innocent civilians in Gaza who come in its way

Israel-Palestine War: How The West's Response To Gaza War Exposes Double Standards

Israel-Palestine War: How The West's Response To Gaza War Exposes Double Standards

Nov 08, 2023

The response of Western democracies to civilian killings in Ukraine and that of Palestinians in Gaza has exposed their double standards

Western Leaders Give Free Hand To Israel As Protests Against Actions In Gaza Strip Dubbed As Antisemitism

Western Leaders Give Free Hand To Israel As Protests Against Actions In Gaza Strip Dubbed As Antisemitism

Nov 03, 2023

Those who criticise Israel for its military actions in the Gaza Strip are facing a backlash, especially in the United States, as criticism of Israel is being equated with being antisemitic or pro-Hamas and therefore pro-terrorism.

Bangladesh: Can Sheikh Hasina Manage To Pull Off Another Win In January Election?

Bangladesh: Can Sheikh Hasina Manage To Pull Off Another Win In January Election?

Nov 02, 2023

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party have cracked down on criticism and have been accused by the Opposition and the United States of not respecting human rights. But Bangladesh has also made tremendous strides under her. Will voters keep that in mind while voting?

Israel-Gaza Conflict: What Will Be The Endgame?

Israel-Gaza Conflict: What Will Be The Endgame?

Oct 29, 2023

The easy part for Israel is to eliminate Hamas, but can the military kill the idea of freedom?

Strategic Shift: Balancing Support For Israel With Backing For Palestine

Strategic Shift: Balancing Support For Israel With Backing For Palestine

Oct 20, 2023

The changing contours of India’s relations with Palestine.

'Friend, She Is My Elder Sister': Revisiting Yasser Arafat's Ties With Indira Gandhi

'Friend, She Is My Elder Sister': Revisiting Yasser Arafat's Ties With Indira Gandhi

Oct 19, 2023

Yasser Arafat was familiar with India and its leaders and regarded Indira Gandhi as his sister. Dressed in olive green fatigues with a black and white keffiyeh wrapped Arab-style on the head and thrown across the shoulder, Arafat cut a dashing figure.

Unresolved Israel-Palestine Issue Is Problem Instead Of Hamas Attack, World Blind To Israeli Occupation: Palestinian Envoy To India

Unresolved Israel-Palestine Issue Is Problem Instead Of Hamas Attack, World Blind To Israeli Occupation: Palestinian Envoy To India

Oct 14, 2023

In an interview with Outlook’s Seema Guha, Adnan Mohammad Jaber Abualhayjaa, the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to India, termed the Israeli rule as 'apartheid regime' and declared the purported Israeli evidence of children's killings by Hamas as fake.

How Israel-Hamas War Could Play Out From Here, Will Israel Mount Daring Rescue Operation To Free Hostages In Gaza?

How Israel-Hamas War Could Play Out From Here, Will Israel Mount Daring Rescue Operation To Free Hostages In Gaza?

Oct 10, 2023

Hamas wanted to change the rules of the game and break the stalemate on the Palestinian issue. While it has succeeded in bringing focus back on the issue, what this will ultimately yield is uncertain.

Israel In A Catch-22 Situation As It Mulls Rescue Of Its Citizens From Hamas Captivity

Israel In A Catch-22 Situation As It Mulls Rescue Of Its Citizens From Hamas Captivity

Oct 08, 2023

The Israel-Hamas military confrontation can plunge the entire region into a vortex of violence and bring Lebanon’s Hezbollah and other militant groups to the fray.

Israel-Hamas War: Cards Stacked Against Hamas As It Mounts All-Out Offensive Against Israel

Israel-Hamas War: Cards Stacked Against Hamas As It Mounts All-Out Offensive Against Israel

Oct 07, 2023

The Hamas offensive is an attempt to stop more Arab nations from normalising ties with Israel. The Palestinian cause has fallen off the international radar for over two decades or so and even Arab leaders have given up their earlier support for Palestine. The Hamas seeks to change that with the offensive.

Revolving Door: India And China In The Maldives

Revolving Door: India And China In The Maldives

Oct 04, 2023

China has won this round with a pro-China President Muizzu at the helm. New Delhi needs to do some rethinking as China continues to spread its wings in India’s South Asian neighbourhood.

Gandhi Remains Central To Modi’s Projection Of India As Land Of Sages And Thinkers Despite Internal Contradictions

Gandhi Remains Central To Modi’s Projection Of India As Land Of Sages And Thinkers Despite Internal Contradictions

Oct 01, 2023

Mahatma Gandhi’s international stature ensures he remains India’s most prized icon globally irrespective of opposition to Gandhi within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the wider Sangh Parivar ecosystem.

India’s Tit-For-Tat Move After Canada’s Expulsion Of Indian Diplomat; Relations Turn Sour

India’s Tit-For-Tat Move After Canada’s Expulsion Of Indian Diplomat; Relations Turn Sour

Sep 19, 2023

The Canadian allegations, if proved right, could damage India’s reputation but so far nothing is available in public to back the claim. The US and other G7 members are watching with concern.

India-Canada Stand-Off Puts US In Tough Spot, Ties Will Continue To Plague Relations Till Probe Is Completed

India-Canada Stand-Off Puts US In Tough Spot, Ties Will Continue To Plague Relations Till Probe Is Completed

Sep 25, 2023

The acrimony between India and Canada has placed the Biden administration in Washington in a bind. On one side is the close US ally Canada on the other a partner that Washington has been wooing as a bulwark against China’s rise.

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Poses Direct Challenge To China’s BRI, Can Transform Intercontinental Trade

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Poses Direct Challenge To China’s BRI, Can Transform Intercontinental Trade

Sep 10, 2023

While everyone agrees that the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) has tremendous potential, how it will finally turn out depends on many factors, such as the working out of financing and the continued support in member countries through political headwinds like elections and change of governments.

Why Consensus On G20 Is A Big Deal

Why Consensus On G20 Is A Big Deal

Sep 10, 2023

The Ukraine war has been a deal breaker at every recent multinational forum. So, it was natural that nobody expected that the G20 summit in New Delhi would be any different.

Biden Aims To Champion The Global South And Challenge China In Africa

Biden Aims To Champion The Global South And Challenge China In Africa

Sep 09, 2023

The US is going all out to back India’s presidency of the G20. With the Chinese President opting out of the summit, the effort is to show that the absence will not cast a shadow on the proceedings

Reinventing G20: What Does India Bring To The Table?

Reinventing G20: What Does India Bring To The Table?

Sep 07, 2023

India has set the bar high for the G20. But can decisions taken at the summit be translated meaningfully on the ground?

G20 Summit: Chinese President Xi Drops Out Of Delhi Visit? No Clear Answer Yet

G20 Summit: Chinese President Xi Drops Out Of Delhi Visit? No Clear Answer Yet

Aug 31, 2023

There is uncertainty over Xi Jinping’s attendance at G20 Summit in Delhi. Nobody is certain why. Is it because of testy ties with India? Or is it that an ideological China under Xi, does not regard G20 as an effective instrument of change?

BRICS Expansion A Significant Move In Post-World War World Order, West To Watch Closely

BRICS Expansion A Significant Move In Post-World War World Order, West To Watch Closely

Aug 25, 2023

BRICS is a challenge to the established political and economic order in place since the end of the World War II. Despite differences within the bloc, the member countries have come together to expand the bloc that could pose a major challenge to US-led Western political and economic order.

A Divided World: How Anti-Islam Narrative Is Promoted To Exploit Hate For Votes

A Divided World: How Anti-Islam Narrative Is Promoted To Exploit Hate For Votes

Aug 18, 2023

Islamophobia is a way to rile up a majoritarian base and scapegoat a community that is already marginalised

BRICS Caught In The Cross-Currents Of A World In Turmoil

BRICS Caught In The Cross-Currents Of A World In Turmoil

Aug 22, 2023

BRICS launched at a time of optimism when emerging economies were the toast of the world has failed to live up to expectations. Apart from the New Development Bank, it has little else to flag.

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