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Can the Artsakh Conflict find an Amicable Solution?

23Sep

By Aayush PalNo Comments

Europe, Featured, World

Can the Artsakh Conflict find an Amicable Solution?

The situation in Artsakh remains fluid as the complex scenario is impacted by geopolitical factors, ethnic tensions, and changing alliances.Armenia alleges that Russian peacekeepers deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh following the 2020 Karabakh war have not effectively fulfilled their duties. The recent ceasefire agreement, accepted by Artashk in the face of overwhelming Azerbaijani military strength and a lack of external support, is a significant development. On 19 September, Azerbaijan initiated a military offensive in the separatist Artsakh region, referring to it as an "anti-terrorism operation." Azerbaijani forces are advancing into Nagorno-Karabakh territory, aided by their artillery bombardment of Stepanakert, the capital of the separatist region, and other Artsakh military...

Decoding The Delays in Russia’s Special Military Operation in Ukraine

16Sep

By Aayush PalNo Comments

Europe, Featured, World

Decoding The Delays in Russia’s Special Military Operation in Ukraine

Russia's Special Military Operation (SMO) in Ukraine faces a multitude of challenges, both objective and subjective, that contribute to its slow progress.While objective factors like the nature of the conflict, limited mobilization, and counter-battery warfare pose significant hurdles, subjective factors such as cultural ties and changing societal values are further delaying Russia's SMO.The prospects for the SMO remain uncertain and only time will reveal how this complex chessboard of military and cultural factors unfolds in the days to come. Russia's Special Military Operation (SMO) in Ukraine has been going on for the past 15 months. As the campaign moves forward at a snail's pace, more people are beginning to show their frustration. There are several causes for that, both objec...

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor – Heralding a New Era of Equitable Growth and Cooperation

10Sep

By Sahana ANo Comments

Analysis, Asia, Europe, Featured, Middle East, World

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor – Heralding a New Era of Equitable Growth and Cooperation

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor supports the vision of initiatives such as Make in India, Sagarmala, and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. It paves the way for self-reliance by enhancing infrastructure in the logistics and transportation sector and developing significant capacities within Bharat. In a world where connectivity is the lifeblood of economic progress, India is taking significant steps towards fostering enhanced integration and economic development, with the successful MoU signed on September 8, 2023, as part of the G20 Summit. The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMCC EC) is a visionary project that aims to strengthen connectivity between Asia, West Asia/Middle East, and Europe. This MoU has great potential to reshape the economic landscape of the region....

The Great Deception: Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Death and the Web of Secrecy

6Sep

By Aayush PalNo Comments

Analysis, Europe, Featured, World

The Great Deception: Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Death and the Web of Secrecy

The truth behind Yevgeny Prigozhin's death remains enigmatic, with multiple plausible scenarios and motivations. Prigozhin's confrontations with Russian authorities, his personal ambitions, and the June 24th mutiny potentially made him a target for an assassination by the Kremlin. While many suspect the role of the Kremlin, the West's interest in targeting Prigozhin due to Wagner's actions in regions like West Africa and Syria cannot be overlooked. Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner organisation, is said to have perished in a plane accident on August 23 in Russia's South West. Later, a Russian aviation investigating agency confirmed the incident, and it was discovered that Yevgeny Prigozhin was one of nine passengers aboard the aircraft, along with Wagner Commander Dmitri U...

Collusion or Cooperation? The India-UK Trade Deal’s Deceptive Facade

18Aug

By Aayush PalNo Comments

Analysis, Asia, Europe, Featured, World

Collusion or Cooperation? The India-UK Trade Deal’s Deceptive Facade

India's worry over the trade pact revolves around the impending inundation of the Indian market with cheap imports from the UK. As the UK grapples with its domestic economic challenges, there's a growing apprehension in India that these imports could threaten the survival of local industries. As India and the UK grapple with this pact, they traverse a tightrope between cooperation and suspicion, seeking to secure their interests while navigating a rapidly changing global landscape.The road ahead will be marked by tough decisions and delicate negotiations, as both nations strive to carve out a space that aligns with their visions. In the landscape of international trade, where nations engage in complex negotiations to further their economic interests, the India-UK Comprehensive Trad...

14Aug

By Ananya DubeyNo Comments

Europe, Featured, North America, World

The Re-emergence of the Cold War?

With China and pro-Russian organisations composed of former Soviet republics on one hand and NATO and many European countries on the other, we may be witnessing the re-emergence of the cold war as neither side is showing any signs of backing down. The war between Russia and Ukraine that has been going on since 2014 has in a significant sense divided the world into two separate ideologies. The ones that support the Russian invasion, like Belarus which is Russia’s biggest supporter, have allowed Russian troops to enter its territories while other countries like Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Kyrgyzstan have supported Russia’s agenda. On the other hand, the US has shown fierce support for Ukraine and all the NATO members are standing in support of Ukraine and have condemned Russia’s ...

US-made Cluster Bombs for Ukraine: Reasons Behind the Blatant Instigation

7Aug

By Charushi ChakoleNo Comments

Analysis, Europe, Featured, World

US-made Cluster Bombs for Ukraine: Reasons Behind the Blatant Instigation

The decision of the US to provide cluster bombs to Ukraine will have a devastating impact on innocent civilians, a fact that cannot be disregarded by any side.The supply of cluster bombs to Ukraine is not primarily intended to bolster its military power but to serve as a deterrent against Russian offensives, as the unexploded bomblets can act as antipersonnel mines, urging caution in the adversary's military actions.The use of cluster bombs raises significant moral and ethical concerns apart from violation of humanitarian principles and both the US and Ukraine could be accused of war crimes. The recent announcement from the White House regarding the shipment of cluster bombs to Ukraine has sparked significant discussions and controversies. In an interview with CNN television, Presi...

Germany at Crossroads: Addressing its Energy Crisis and Economic Slowdown

7Aug

By Aayush PalNo Comments

Analysis, Europe, Featured, World

Germany at Crossroads: Addressing its Energy Crisis and Economic Slowdown

Lack of planning for alternate energy sources, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, the burden of hosting refugees, and an ageing population have all contributed to the energy crisis and economic slowdown in Germany.Germany, once a stalwart in the energy industry, is now grappling with the challenges of ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. Russia halting gas supplies to Europe has added to the energy crisis.The European refugee crisis has added further strain to Germany's economic woes with accommodation and integration of refugees having a significant burden on the nation's resources, including housing, education, and healthcare.Germany's ageing population poses another significant challenge, as it places strains on pension systems and workforce productivity.Policymakers mus...

Does Survivability Threaten Ideological Fundamentals? Dissecting Slavoj Zizek’s Irrational Harangue on Law & Order

1Aug

By Anhad JakhmolaNo Comments

Analysis, Europe, Featured, World

Does Survivability Threaten Ideological Fundamentals? Dissecting Slavoj Zizek’s Irrational Harangue on Law & Order

Slavoj Zizek's article on law and order in the wake of the French riots is a classic example of why Western standards cannot be applicable as global standards anymore. Slavoj Zizek is no isolated figure when it comes to writing pointed articles. Someone relevant against the fundamentalism of any ideologically driven facet that works will constantly work to be bullish around it. At times, Zizek is quite good at showing the loopholes around ideological sides that try to be hardliners in their approach and essentially, he aims to keep that Methodology as his basis to float any kind of new ideas that favours neither the side but tries to focus on the individual and his/her ability to think. His recent article is considered to be 'provocative' as the title goes - "The Left Must Embrace...

Understanding Turkey’s Support to Sweden for NATO Membership

25Jul

By Aayush PalNo Comments

Analysis, Europe, Featured, World

Understanding Turkey’s Support to Sweden for NATO Membership

Turkey's support of Sweden's NATO bid is critical for the strength and security of the alliance, but it also has consequences for Europe given Turkey's fragile Syrian refugee population. An opportunistic Erdogan will use Turkey’s sympathy for Kyiv to further cement his political position in Ankara and also push for the sale of American F-series fighter jets. The latest NATO pact between Turkey and Sweden has the potential to spark a large-scale movement of Syrian refugees from Turkey into Europe. While the decision to support Sweden’s NATO candidacy is considered a positive step for the military alliance, it has ramifications for Turkey’s already fragile refugee population. Mass Migration to Europe Turkey has been sheltering millions of Syrian refugees for more than a decade,...