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Defense

Putin Rejects Peace as War Slouches Into Its Fourth Year

Nearly four years after Russia launched what was supposed to be a lightning operation to decapitate Ukraine in days, Vladimir Putin is still explaining—patiently, sternly, and with imperial nostalgia—that peace…

By TN Ashok · December 18, 2025

Africa

India and South Africa: Bilateral ties strengthened by the diaspora 

India and South Africa share a long, historically rooted relationship shaped by anti-colonial solidarity, shared democratic values, and growing economic cooperation.  At the heart of this partnership is the vibrant…

By Sanjeev Joshipura and Kinesh Pather · December 13, 2025

Australia

AUKUS Ministers Signal Full Steam Ahead in Washington

The AUKUS partnership entered what ministers repeatedly described as a full steam ahead phase on December 10, 2025, in Washington as defense leaders from Australia, the United Kingdom and the…

By Pooja Bhardwaj · December 12, 2025

Climate Change

In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Henrik Syse

Henrik Syse is an eminent philosopher, author, and former Vice Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Nobel Peace Prize. He served a full six-year term from 2015…

By Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald · December 12, 2025