Politics
A High Wind in Argentina
Argentina has come of age. For over a quarter-of-a-century it had remained hostage to left-wing protectionist politics. Nothing wrong being true to one specific...
European Leaders Failed the Palestinians
Over the past weeks, the crisis in the Middle East has drawn clear dividing lines, where the young generation of European voters, the so...
Is India’s New Gender Quota Bill an Empty Promise?
The Indian parliament passed a historic bill that necessitates the lower house of the parliament and the state legislatures to earmark one-third of their...
Death of Prigozhin Shows Putin’s Iron Grip
Almost two months ago, Putin experienced what could be the darkest moment of his regime. Wagner mercenaries, led by Prigozhin, launched a military mutiny...
The Empire Strikes Back: The Rise and Fall of Imran Khan
Famous French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr once said "The more things change, the more they stay the same". This 19th century quote perfectly captures...
Ethiopia: Conflict and Tensions in the Amhara Region
Ethiopia is considered one of the birthplaces of human civilization, has a vibrant and prosperous history. After thousands of years under the rule of...
What Can We Expect From the New Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet?
Cambodia will have a new prime minister on August 22 in the person of Hun Manet, who will replace his father Hun Sen. This...
Cambodia: What Lies Behind the Sudden Resignation of Prime Minister Hun Sen?
The fact that Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, now 71 according to the latest official change to his date of birth, has been seeking...
Turkey’s Evolving Political Landscape: Shifting Priorities and Global Assistance post-Earthquakes
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, aged 69, has emerged victorious in a closely contested election that, at one point, posed a potential challenge to his longstanding...
Is Erdogan’s Victory in Elections a Hope for the Global South?
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkey, has been re-elected, marking the termination of the trickiest challenge to his increasingly presidential reign over the...
The Urmia Lake Crisis: Environmental Degradation, Ethnic Tensions, and Water Politics in Iran
Urmia Lake, situated between the East and West Azerbaijan provinces of Iran, is in the throes of an unprecedented environmental crisis. Once the largest...
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Climate change
Loss and Damage Fund: A Step Towards Addressing Climate-Induced Human Rights Issues
As the 28th Conference of Parties or COP-28, takes...
Economy
Pakistan’s Military Extends its Role in Economic Decision-making Through the Special Investment Facilitation Council
June 2023 saw the establishment of the Special Investment...
Central Asia
From Oil to Renewables: Kazakhstan’s Transformative Environmental Journey
In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, Kazakhstan's emerging role as...
Economy
A Budding Partnership: The Growth of Japanese–Bangladeshi Politico-Strategic Ties
On Nov. 11, 2023, the 14.3-km long channel of...
