On the morning of May 15, fuel station attendants across India flipped price boards for the first time in 49 months. In Delhi, petrol jumped to ₹97.77 a liter. Diesel …
Middle East
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The Sermon of the Spent: India’s Brittle Grandeur and the Hormuz Reckoning
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 7 minutes readIn the high-stakes theatre of Indian politics, the costume change from the “Vishwa Guru” (Global Teacher) in a bespoke waistcoat to the ascetic monk in a hair shirt has never …
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South Asia Notes: Stock Taking of Challenges and Opportunities for Indian Diplomacy
by Elizabeth Roche 2 minutes readThe West Asia/Middle East crisis, India’s neighborhood, the China challenge, the state of multilateralism and multipolarity were some of the themes discussed at this year’s Heads of Missions meeting in …
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Opinion: Framework For a Deal or Wish List?
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readBy the time the conflict in the Middle East hopefully comes to a close, the word “deal” should perhaps be the most used in the media, by the media, and …
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Rubio Calls War Powers Act “Unconstitutional,” Labels Hezbollah an Iranian Weapon
by UNIby UNI 5 minutes readWith Congressional votes on the horizon challenging the administration’s military operations in Iran, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio showed no hesitation and called the War Powers Act flatly unconstitutional, …
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It is easy to get distracted in politics especially if the stakes are high; and it is no different in international politics when there could be a bigger incentive to …
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South Asia Notes: The Other Maritime Choke Point in Asia
by Elizabeth Roche 2 minutes readIt’s been two months since the start of the US-Israel war in Iran. It’s a war that has underlined the importance of geography in keeping the global commons – in …
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Trump Highlights Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Pitches Strategic Gains Amid Oil Flow Disruptions
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readUS President Donald Trump said the ongoing naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is not only a military operation but also a move with significant economic and commercial implications, …
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Middle East Conflict Risks Global Recession as Crisis Deepens with Each Passing Hour: UN Chief
by UNIby UNI 3 minutes readThe escalating conflict in the Middle East is triggering global consequences, with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warning that the situation is deteriorating “with each passing hour,” particularly amid restrictions …
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The Iran war and broader Middle East instability are forcing governments, airlines, travelers and mobility-service providers to confront a new reality. Cross-border movement can no longer be treated as a …