Climate change

Water Is Everywhere. So Is the Failure to Govern It

Water scarcity is no longer environmental—it’s geopolitical. As climate shocks intensify, fragmented governance is turning water into the defining failure of our era. Can global institutions catch up before crises deepen?

Change Consuming Patterns to Tackle Climate Change

Who would not have enjoyed singing the Rain, Rain, Go Away, Come Again Another Day poem in his/her childhood days? In fact, it is...

Azerbaijan’s Golden Era: Shaping Global Climate Action at COP-29

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, Azerbaijan has emerged as a beacon of innovation initiatives. Its recent prominence on...

Bridging Divides: U.S.-China Climate Talks Signal Hope for Global Collaboration

In a pivotal moment for global climate action, Liu Zhenmin, China's envoy on climate change, and John Podesta, the senior adviser to the US...

COP29: Azerbaijan’s Pursuit of Global Recognition and Financial Support

Oil is omnipresent in Baku. The distinct smell of it greets the visitor on arrival, and tankers are a constant sight along the shores...

India’s Pivot to Climate Diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific

Climate change is a very real threat to security in the Indo-Pacific region, with estimates placing 89 million people at risk of being displaced...

First-of-a-kind Climate Migration Agreement Provides Direction Through the Unknown

Australia and Tuvalu have signed a world-first climate refugee agreement, presenting compelling reasons for other nations to follow suit. In the lead up to COP28,...

Loss and Damage Fund: A Step Towards Addressing Climate-Induced Human Rights Issues

As the 28th Conference of Parties or COP-28, takes place in Dubai, member states have approved a Loss and Damage Fund meant to support...

Water Diplomacy Woes in the Persian Gulf: Navigating Water Scarcity in the UAE and Iran

Water crisis in the Persian Gulf presents a multifaceted challenge, as it plays a critical role in climate adaptation and mitigation, environmental damages and...

Paris Agenda for People and the Planet: What Does It Mean for Global Development?

On June 23, 2023, President Emmanuel Macron hosted a historic summit in Paris, convening an unprecedented assembly of global leaders. The primary objective of...

Climate in the Time of Crisis: El Niño’s Profound Climate Impact in the Modern World

During the preceding summer, the harrowing toll of record-breaking heat in Europe amounted to a tragic loss of nearly 62,000 lives. In the same...

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India-China Relations in a Turbulent World : The Need for Realistic Expectations

India-China ties are improving, but border tensions, strategic rivalry, and Indo-Pacific competition require realistic expectations. Cooperation can grow, yet enduring differences will continue shaping the relationship.

Why is QUAD Plus Relevant for FOIP?

QUAD Plus can reinforce a Free and Open Indo-Pacific by expanding intelligence, technology, and maritime cooperation, reducing dependence on China and strengthening regional resilience against coercion.

What Canada’s Submarine Decision Means for South Korean Arms Exports

Canada's submarine choice highlights a key lesson: modern arms sales depend not only on capability and price, but also on alliances, strategic trust, and long-term security partnerships. South Korea must sell relationships, not just weapons.

Can Abiy Ahmed Afford His Power in Ethiopia’s Political Marketplace?

Abiy Ahmed's political capital is shrinking as insecurity, inflation, elite fragmentation, and dependence on external patrons drive up the cost of power. Can Ethiopia's political marketplace sustain his rule much longer?

BRICS+ cooperation in a complex economic and geopolitical environment: Opportunities and impediments

BRICS+ offers vast potential in trade, technology and local currency cooperation, but geopolitical rivalries and divergent strategic priorities will shape whether it emerges as a cohesive force or remains a loose coalition.