Conflict Weekly

"Conflict Weekly" and "The World This Week" are two weekly publications that cover major developments relating to conflicts and global politics that happened during the week. The publications contains three to four short notes every week, in 700-800 words, looking at three questions: What happened? What is the background? What does it mean?

Both publications also feature a “Regional Roundup” section, offering concise, region-wise snapshots of key global developments. These brief updates provide quick context, enabling readers to track regional trends along with the main focus notes.

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Latest Issues

A breakthrough in Gaza and an instability in Madagascar

D Suba Chandran, Brighty Ann Sarah, R Preetha and Rizwana S Banu A breakthrough and its challenges in Gaza: The low-hanging fruits and the tough nuts D Suba Chandran, Brighty Ann Sarah and R Preetha   In the news On 9 October, following the negotiations in Egypt, Hamas and Israel agreed to an exchange deal, as part of US President Trump’s 20-point proposal. According to media reports,...

A Breakthrough in Gaza and Protests in Madagascar

Brighty Ann Sarah and Rizwana S Banu Breakthrough in Gaza:  Trump’s 20-Point Plan, A New Opening, and Its Challenges Brighty Ann Sarah   In the news On 10 October, Israel’s Parliament ratified a ceasefire with Hamas, paving the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and free Israeli hostages held there within 72 hours. Further, the Israeli forces will partially...

A Review of State of Peace and Conflict in 2025

China, East Asia and Southeast Asia The War in Gaza: Israel’s expanding military campaign Avishka Ashok Thailand–Cambodia border conflict: History, Politics, Cost and Regional Mediation Kasvi Batra Myanmar Since the 2021 Coup: Cost and Consequences of the Military’s Containment Strategy Dr Bibhu Prasad Routray South Asia The Meanings and Warnings of Nepal’s Youth...

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