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Starving the Russian War Machine?
The U.S. Department of the Treasury framed the October sanctions against Russian energy firms as an effort to “starve Putin’s war machine.” Running in...
It’s time to strengthen the right to free education
This year marks a critical juncture for the global realisation of the right to education.
In just three weeks, we will start the final four-year...
The Taliban’s Afghanistan: A Nation at War With Itself
Another rather sinister sign that the instability of the political situation in the country did not end when Taliban returned to power but only...
US National Security Strategy and the Future of Mark Rutte as NATO Secretary General
Until recently, NATO was believed to be the only military alliance in history to have defeated its archenemy without firing a single bullet. However,...
The Washington Shooting and Trump’s Ever-Ready Immigrant Card
The recent shooting in Washington, D.C.—one that left members of the National Guard dead and wounded—could have been a moment when the entire country...
Why Predicting Trump 2.0 Policy is Getting More Difficult
Studying and forecasting the policy behavior of US President Donald Trump in his second term, “Trump 2.0,” is becoming one of the most significant...
How the UN failed October 7th’s sexual violence victims
Gang rape. Genital mutilation. Sexualized torture. Victory trophies. Deprivation of liberty. These are all examples of terms used in the findings of the United...
Putin’s Push for a BRICS Currency: Pragmatism Over Ideology
Several important agreements were signed during the India visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin (December 4-5, 2025). Apart from the bilateral dimension of the...
India and Russia Stand on Collaborative Journey
India and Russia have opened a new chapter in their bilateral relations in December 2025, with an official visit of President Vladimir to New...
RCEP: The Rhetoric of Integration Amidst Geo-Economic Fragmentation
The leaders and representatives of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member states convened in Kuala Lumpur on 27 October 2025. This meeting constituted...