The Myth of the Islamic Ummah: Iran’s Reality Check in a Divided Muslim World
Balaji Subramanian The concept of the Islamic Ummah refers to the global community of Muslims, bound together by their shared…
Shigeru Ishiba: Japan’s New PM Amid Economic and Leadership Crises
Aayush Pal Shigeru Ishiba, former Defense Minister, was appointed as Japan’s new Prime Minister after winning the LDP leadership race.…
With growing concerns about the situation escalating, Israel promises to respond to Iran’s missile attack
Prajwal K M Tehran warns Israel's allies against intervening. Israel says school damaged by a missile, no casualties reported. Iran missile…
Bangladesh’s Political Shift: Can It Prosper Without India?
Ashish Keserwani Introduction In the past few months, Bangladesh was in turmoil experiencing widespread protests against the Sheikh Hasina government.…
The Aftermath of Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah’s Death: Ripple Effects in the Middle East and India
Palak Dogra Introduction: The tensions in West Asia escalated after the sudden death of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, marking a…
The New Gang of Four – Alignment Driven by Opposition to the US-led World Order
Manish BL The new Gang of Four consisting of China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia is not a formal alliance…
Looking Past the 2024 Leaders’ Summit: How Complex Interdependence Will Determine the Future of the QUAD
Bishwarupa Kar 1. Complex Interdependence: Economic ties with China, particularly trade imbalances, heavily influence the QUAD’s cautious approach, limiting bold…
Savouring Diplomacy: How India Uses Culinary Heritage to Build Global Bridges
Parag Gilada 1. Food as Soft Power: India leverages its diverse culinary heritage to build diplomatic relations and enhance cultural…
BRICS and the Taliban – A New Chapter in Global Alliances
The Taliban seeks to join BRICS to re-enter the global economy and shift away from Western economic influence.…
China Fires Long-Range Missile into Pacific Ocean in Rare Test
China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean, marking the first such launch in over…