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Opinion: Re-Start is the Problem Now 

Even before the expiration of the New START Treaty on February 5, there were problems aplenty, starting with the thinking that perhaps the international order was slowly slipping into anarchy,…

By Sridhar Krishnaswami · February 15, 2026

Community

Is the Grass Greener in the United Arab Emirates?

The Middle Eastern oasis has been attracting my fellow Brits in droves. I went to see what the fuss is all about. I have been coming to the UAE for…

By Farzana Baduel · February 8, 2026

Defense

Opinion: Getting Real with the Board of Peace 

It is not as though the Board of Peace (BOP) is in tatters or on the verge of collapse except that many nations who have been invited to join the…

By Sridhar Krishnaswami · January 26, 2026

Africa

India-Africa: Reinforcing Partnerships

Discussing a partnership between India, a country, and Africa, a continent of 54 countries, may sound asymmetrical. Still, two factors justify doing so: empathy and support for Africa in India…

By Ambassador Rajiv Bhatia · January 26, 2026

Diplomacy

Diplomacy: India-EU Strategic Partnership

India and EU have been strategic partners for over two decades, since 2004. EU has also emerged as a top trading (Euro 120-135 bn) and investment partner for India. The…

By Ambassador Anil Trigunayat · January 24, 2026