Behind Putin-Modi’s Handshakes: A New Chapter of Russian-Indian Alliance
In this interview, Pradeep Mehta, Secretary General of the Jaipur-based Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS International) and Honorary Adviser to the Commerce and...
India Opens Nuclear and Insurance Sectors to Full Foreign Investment
NEWS BRIEF
India’s cabinet has approved sweeping reforms to open the nuclear energy and insurance sectors to full foreign investment, aiming to attract billions in...
U.S. Aid Cuts Leave Kenya’s Children Vulnerable to Starvation
Severe drought, conflict, and economic hardship have left Kenya’s Turkana county among the world’s most food-insecure regions. In 2025, the sudden suspension of U.S....
Renewal of Pan-Africanism: A Vision for the 21st Century
The historic 9th Pan-African Congress, held in Lomé, in the Republic of Togo, signified a clear recognition of the significance of the African diaspora...
Trump’s National Security in the Multipolar World
For months, Pentagon officials had been working on a new national security strategy (NSS) proposing the Trump administration prioritize protecting the homeland and Western...
A Gathering Storm: The Escalating U.S.-Venezuela Military Confrontation
For the first time since the termination of the Cold War, a major military crisis is heating up in the Caribbean. Since early September...
From Sanctions to Seizure: EU Plots Permanent Freeze of Russian Billions
The Strategic Pivot
The European Union is poised to enact a transformative financial maneuver, seeking to replace its current six-month renewable freezes with an indefinite...
Bangladesh Election 2025: Key Parties and Issues
Bangladesh is set to hold its first national election since a student-led uprising in August 2024 toppled long-time leader Sheikh Hasina. Her Awami League,...
Ports, Power, and the Promise of Development: Gambia’s New Dependency Dilemma
In August 2024, Gambia signed a 500 million-dollar port expansion agreement with the Dubai-based DP World, which promised Banjul a modernized gateway and made...
The War of Narratives: How Identity Redefined the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The Palestinian-Israeli conflict began in 1948, when the state of Israel was declared on May 14, 1948. However, the roots of this conflict date...