Author: Aayush Pal

Dissecting SCO’s role in the Emerging World and India’s prominence in the Organisation
Analysis, Asia, Featured, World

Dissecting SCO’s role in the Emerging World and India’s prominence in the Organisation

SCO is now among the world’s largest regional organisations with its members accounting for around one-third of the global GDP, about 40 per cent of the world’s population, and nearly two-thirds of the Eurasian landmass. India, a member of the QUAD, is willing to play a far-reaching role in the larger geopolitical game in the […]

South Korea to compensate victims of Japan’s forced labour during WWII – Here’s why it’s important
Asia, Featured, World

South Korea to compensate victims of Japan’s forced labour during WWII – Here’s why it’s important

South Korea announced its solution to a WWII-era labour compensation dispute with Japan on Monday as momentum builds on both sides toward mending bilateral ties that have soured over the long-standing issue. The solution centres on a government-backed South Korean foundation paying compensation to Korean plaintiffs instead of requiring two Japanese firms to do so […]

Nigeria Presidential Elections – What does it mean for Africa and India
Africa, Analysis, Featured, World

Nigeria Presidential Elections – What does it mean for Africa and India

 Nigeria’s Presidential election concluded on 25 February 2023 when Bola Tinubu was elected as the president of Nigeria, drawing criticism from opponents like Peter Obi who said the election was not transparent. Despite this Nigerian election stands as a bright hope for Africa where coups and the absence of election have caused huge distress among Africans […]

Chinese military supplies to Russia – Why Beijing needs this more than Moscow?
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Chinese military supplies to Russia – Why Beijing needs this more than Moscow?

China has never had the opportunity to conduct a combat test of its weapons and the Russia-Ukraine war provides this much-needed opportunity. On Sunday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that China was considering supplying arms to Russia, after a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Munich on the sidelines of the […]

India-Bangladesh Relations: Status, Challenges and Way forward
Analysis, Asia, Featured

India-Bangladesh Relations: Status, Challenges and Way forward

With India being the chair of G20 and serving as a leading voice for the global south, it’s an opportunity for India to highlight issues of common concern, further leading to strong ties between the two countries. The two neighbours, India and Bangladesh, are organically linked — with their common heritage and shared history, common […]

Munich Security Conference – Why it matters to Europe and the World
Europe, World

Munich Security Conference – Why it matters to Europe and the World

The annual 59th Munich Security Conference (MSC 2023) took place from 17 to 19 February 2023 in Munich, Germany. The conference, organised as an in-person event, focuses on global security policies, and brings together senior decision-makers from around the world, including heads of state, ministers, prominent figures from international and non-governmental organisations, as well as […]

Air India-Airbus-Boeing deal: Showcasing the might of India and Indian businesses
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Air India-Airbus-Boeing deal: Showcasing the might of India and Indian businesses

A year after becoming a part of the Tata group, Air India on Tuesday said it had placed an order for 470 planes: 250 with European plane maker Airbus and 220 with American giant Boeing — the world’s largest ever single-tranche aircraft purchase. The order comprises 40 Airbus A350s, 210 Airbus A320/321 Neos; 20 Boeing 787s, […]

NSA’s visit to Russia – Significance and Objectives
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NSA’s visit to Russia – Significance and Objectives

India’s consistent Independent foreign policy has troubled the west but also proved that India focuses on its interests. NSA’s meeting with Central Asian countries and the Russian President is the latest illustration of the same. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday called on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and held wide-ranging discussions on […]