Politics

Bengal Has Changed and Not for the Better

Bengal’s 2026 verdict was not just electoral change—it marked the collapse of a pluralist political legacy into majoritarian nationalism. Can the Bengal of Tagore survive the politics of fear, exclusion, and engineered polarisation?

Is Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s ‘Policy Summit 2026’ the Blueprint Bangladesh Has Been Waiting For?

Bangladesh may be seeing a rare shift: from who rules to how to govern. Jamaat-e-Islami’s Policy Summit 2026 outlines a knowledge economy, digital anti-corruption tools, and welfare reforms—but can vision survive execution?

Significance of Zohran Mamdani’s Win for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Zohran Mamdani’s historic NYC mayoral win marks a Gen Z-powered shift toward inclusive, community-driven politics—an immigrant’s victory redefining diversity, equity, and hope in America’s richest city.

The Rising Far Right of Europe

They might have seemed to burst onto the political mainstream in 2024 for some, but for observers of the European far-right parties, this was...

A Nation Has Been Tested: The Aftermath of Failed Military Coup in South Korea

On Dec. 3, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol shocked the Korean people and the international community by declaring martial law in his country. This...

Trump Triumphs: A New Dawn for a U.S.-French Nuclear and Military Alliance Energizing Europe from Ireland to the Urals

With Donald Trump now elected for a second term, there’s a lot to analyze, particularly with respect to how his administration might approach ending...

Donald Trump’s Election is Bad News for the Chinese Economy and Raises Fears for the Shanghai Stock Exchange

The election of Donald Trump as U.S. president in November 2024 brings with it a renewed wave of protectionist policies likely to impact the...

The Role of Elections in Strengthening Democracy in Jammu and Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) assembly elections in India concluded on October 1st, with the National Conference-Congress alliance emerging victorious, winning a majority of...

Strategic Myopia or Deliberate Blindness?

The repeated and awkward statements by Brazil’s President, Lula da Silva, and his Advisor for International Affairs and de facto Secretary of State, Celso...

Bypassing Hungary’s Populist Rhetoric in the EU and NATO

Throughout its history, Hungary has been a nation of vast importance in world affairs. Centered in the heart of Central Europe, Hungary was the...

Political Upheaval in Bangladesh: Challenges of Stability and Reordering

Bangladesh has plunged into a severe political crisis, marked by the resignation and flight of a long-time prime minister Sheikh Hasina amid a mass...

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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.