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 …
Opinion
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The Long Unravelling: India’s Decadal Pivot and the Twilight of the Hegemon
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 5 minutes readIn the high-vaulted corridors of Lutyens’ Delhi, the air is thick not with the heat of the coming summer, but with the scent of an ending. As the dust settles …
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The Ancient Mirror: Compassion and Dharma in a Fractured World
by Talari Anand Mahesh 1 minutes readIn a world splintering under the weight of unrelenting conflict, deepening divisions, and cycles of hostility that seem impossible to break, perhaps the most urgent value we can return to …
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After a reset in ties with Bangladesh, India is aiming to rework its relations with Nepal during a visit by Prime Minister Balendra Shah. There are no dates yet for …
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Opinion: Trying to Stay Busy and Relevant
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readNorth Korea’s strongman Kim Jong Un does not have to try hard to be in the news. Normally on any given day of the week, he is either threatening South …
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Over two days last week, the four candidates vying to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations took the public stage to share their plans for guiding the organization …
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Earth Day 2026: Why Climate Education Is Our Most Powerful Climate Solution
by Arwa Mosaed Musaaed 5 minutes readThe message for Earth Day this year, under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” is both urgent and hopeful. In 2026, the future of our planet will be shaped not …
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Friendship or Strategic Ambiguity? Reassessing India–Bangladesh Relations After Political Upheaval
by Shahidul Alam Swapan 5 minutes readThe political landscape of Bangladesh has undergone a dramatic transformation following mass protests that led to the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The events surrounding her government’s removal …
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Opinion: Between Hormuz and the Holy See
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readIn the conspiracy theory environment of Washington DC, it will just be a matter of time before someone puts forth the argument that President Donald Trump’s spat with Pope Leo …
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The Islamabad Failure: How a Weekend of Diplomacy Brought the World Closer to War
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 10 minutes readIn the annals of failed diplomacy, the Islamabad talks may come to be remembered not merely as a missed opportunity, but as a turning point — the moment when the …