Is the Eagle’s grip loosening? The dragon and bear, at the helm of SCO-led multipolarity, challenge the established order traditionally led by the Eagle Nation.
Desperate for international recognition and economic revival, the Taliban, now known as the IEA, walks a tightrope for Afghanistan’s Future.
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How Russia’s foreign policy, under Putin’s leadership, mixes great power strategy with assertive nationalism – As alliances shift and tensions rise, what’s next for Russia on the global stage?
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Was the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel just? Hamas claims it was in response to Israeli atrocities, while Israel deems it antisemitism.
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Since 2014, political metamorphosis of India under BJP has diverged from Nehru’s liberal vision towards a Hindu-centric identity led by Modi.
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India’s Chabahar Port deal with Iran strains US ties. Can India balance its strategic US partnership and regional ambitions with Iran?
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Russia’s UN veto on a space weapons ban has reignited fears of a space arms race. Can diplomacy prevent a war in the cosmos?
Reports of India’s transnational repression and state-sponsored terrorism under Modi have sparked intense debate and scrutiny
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Israel-Iran Conflict Widening: Airstrike on Iran raises fears of wider war. Can diplomacy avert a devastating Middle East conflict?
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The broader implications of the Iran-Israel conflict extend far beyond the borders of the Middle East, with potential repercussions for global security and stability.