No Comments 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.
No Comments Healing, harmony and hope is the message that has been sent out by India during its G20 presidency, at a time when the world is getting vertically divided. New Delhi can now breathe a sigh of relief after an extremely successful G20 Leaders’ Summit over the weekend. India took over the presidency of the grouping […]
No Comments The monumental effort that went into the G20’s success left a mark on the entire international community with almost every country praising the Indian Prime Minister and his team for pulling off what was considered an insurmountable task. The G20 summit and India’s bilateral engagements showed that while India safeguarded its own interests, it ensured […]
No Comments 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 […]
No Comments 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 […]
No Comments 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 […]
No Comments 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 […]
No Comments 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 […]
No Comments The Russian economy adjusted to the sanctions by increasing commerce with nations that were not enforcing them and by whenever possible promoting home-grown goods as import alternatives. Russia expanded its crude oil shipments to China and India while reducing its dependency on Russian gas purchases by the European Union. Background Sanctions are coercive actions that […]
No Comments The implications stretch beyond Ukraine’s borders, affecting vulnerable populations in the Global South and the stability of the global economy. The Black Sea Grain Initiative, a vital platform for grain trade and food security, has been disrupted by Russia’s calculated withdrawal. This strategic move planned meticulously over several months, has significant implications not only for […]
