The World This Week

CWA # 1082
The World This Week
China: Xi Jinping reaffirms his resolve to rebuild Syria

GP Team
25 September 2023
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The World This Week #232, Vol. 5, No.36
25 September 2023

Regional Round ups

China This Week 
China: Xi Jinping reaffirms his resolve to rebuild Syria
On 22 September, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his resolve to the ostracized leader Bashar Al-Assad in rebuilding Syria’s shattered economy. Assad met with Xi in the city of Hangzhou with China looking further its influence in the Middle East. Xi inferred with Assad that China also opposes any external interference and would work with Syria to “safeguard international fairness and justice.” This comes in light of Syria being heavily sanctioned since 2011 and now is in dire need of foreign investments, while some question the resolve turning into something concrete as it would mean more sanctions by the US on China via the 2020 Caeser Act. Under this, any third state that engages with a Pariah state would face sanctions and their assets frozen. 

China: Huawei wants to be the alternative to US tech industry
On 20 September, Chinese tech giant Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou announced their plans to “build a solid computing based for China and a second option for the world.” Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer Ren Zhengfei expressed their future strategy for AI, stating that lack of development in computing power is the factor holding back AI development hinting towards US sanction and restriction of export of Nvidia chips. Huawei recently made headlines with the release of Mate 60 Pro smartphones with China-made chips, additionally, the Chip is made with 7- 7-nanometer technology.

China: The US National Security adviser held an informal discussion with the Chinese Foreign Minister
On 18 September, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met with the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Malta. Both sides agreed to establish exchanges and bilateral consultations over Asia-Pacific affairs and foreign policy. White House issued a statement that it is: “committed to maintain this strategic channel of communication and to pursue additional high-level engagement and consultations in key areas ... in the coming months.” Sullivan stressed the need for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and Yi responded by saying that the issue is: “first insurmountable red line of Sino-US relations”by saying that the issue is: “first insurmountable red line of Sino-US relations”

East and Southeast Asia This Week
South Korea: Plans to hold meeting with Japan and China
On 19 September, Kyodo News reported that Japan, China, and South Korea plan to hold high-level talks in Seoul next week. It is potentially to pave the way for their first trilateral summit in four years. Officials from all three countries will attend the talks on 26 September, aiming to revitalize their trilateral cooperation. China’s proposal for these talks signals its interest in a joint summit by year-end. The last trilateral summit took place in December 2019, and South Korea is set to assume the rotating chair for the next summit.

Japan: Conducts land forces drill with France
On 19 September, Nikkei Asia reported that France and Japan are conducting their first-ever three-week military exercise in New Caledonia. The drills, named “Brunet-Takamori 2023,” began on 10 September. It aims to enhance coordination between the two countries’ ground forces. The exercise includes live-fire drills and in-field training simulating operations in civilian areas. France seeks to deepen ties with Japan as a like-minded partner in promoting a free and stable Indo-Pacific region. Prior defence cooperation mainly focused on naval and air forces, but this marks a significant expansion of their joint military activities.

South Asia This Week
Iran: Iran de-designates several IAEA inspectors
On 16 September, IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi, condemned Iran’s move to bar most of its experienced inspectors assigned to the country in effect blocking efforts to monitor Tehran’s atomic activities. The Iranian move is being seen as a response to the IAEA’S Board of Governors meeting held earlier this week. In the meeting, the US, Britain, France and Germany had urged Tehran to cooperate with the agency promptly on all issues between them and explain uranium traces found at undeclared sites. Grossi termed Iran’s move as “disproportionate”, “unilateral”, “unprecedented” and an “overreaction”. However, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Nasser Kanaani, blamed these countries for politicizing the IAEA and using it “for their own political purposes” and stated that Iran had warned them of the said consequences before. Despite this, Iran has promised to cooperate with the agency.

Iran: Iran passes “Hijab and Chastity” Bill
On 20 September, the Iranian parliament passed a “Hijab and Chastity” bill with 152 voting in favour, 34 against, and seven abstaining. It is an experimental bill approved for a duration of three years on a trial basis. The bill in order to be implemented needs to be approved by the Guardian Council which is a powerful oversight body consisting of clerics and legal experts. The bill which had been in the making for a few months was not put to vote in the parliament and had been instead approved by a special committee of lawmakers last month. It lays out a range of punishments- from financial penalties to prison terms depending on the extent and number of violations. It is aimed at enforcing a strict dress code, especially for women, that has been in place since after the revolution of 1979. A group of United Nations experts last month had said that the bill “could be described as a form of gender apartheid”, reported the Aljazeera.

Afghanistan: The Islamic Emirate rejects claims of the UNAMA Report
On 20 September Reuters reported on a report released by the United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan which has recorded over 1,600 incidents of rights violations against people detained by the Taliban authorities. It claimed that nearly half of them were acts of torture and ill-treatment mostly by police and intelligence agents. It further said that 18 people had also died in prisons and in the custody of police and intelligence in the 19 months ending July 2023. Around one in ten of the violations were against women. The report covers the period from January 2022 until the end of July 2023. In response, Zabihullah Mujahid, the Islamic Emirate's spokesperson strongly rejected the claim and called it propaganda.

Pakistan: Pakistan rejects claims of a secret arms sale to the United States
On 17 September, The Intercept broke the news about a secret arm deal between the US and Pakistan. It deals helped facilitate an IMF bailout for Pakistan earlier this year in lieu of the latter selling arms secretly to the former. This arms sale was allegedly made for the purpose of supplying it to the Ukrainian military which effectively means Pakistani involvement in a conflict it had faced U.S. pressure to take sides on. It further cited two sources with knowledge of the arrangement along with confirmation from internal Pakistani and American government documents. On 18 September, the Pakistani Foreign Office categorically rejected the report. Infact, Dawn reported that when approached by them for a comment on the report, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch termed it as “baseless and fabricated”.

Pakistan:  Election Commission of Pakistan announces poll-week
On 21 September, the Election Commission of Pakistan finally announced that the general elections would be held in the last week of January next year. It was constitutionally mandated to be held within 90 days from the date of the premature dissolution of the National Assembly.   However, the elections got delayed because of the process of delimitation being carried out in the country which the ECP had deemed necessary. In this regard the election commission has stated that the final list of delimitation would be announced on November 30 after hearing objections and suggestions to the initial list. It is to be noted that the new dates for election exceeds the deadline of November 6 that had been suggested by President Arif Alvi.

Middle East and Africa This Week
Israel: US and Israel health ministers signed a significant cooperation agreement
On 21 September, during his official visit to New York, the Israeli Health Minister Moshe Arbel met Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. The health ministers of both the countries signed a memorandum establishing their commitment to support critical domains and cooperation between the health ministries. The joint statement by ministers focused on their adherence by addressing various issues that are important to Israel and the US. These key issues include research and technology and expansion of mental health services. Probing ahead, the agreement also discusses issues including food security, medical device and medication licensing, public health preparedness for pandemics in the future, behavioral health, digital health, and the integration of artificial intelligence into the medical field.

Israel: Iranian cyberattacks targets Israel
On 21 September, the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) disclosed that it had found Iranian cyber-attacks in the job searching websites. INCD stated that personal information of job seekers was revealed. Users of job search websites were subjected to the attack by receiving phony communications that appeared to be sent by the websites themselves. A malicious link in the messages launches a browser tab with code that tries to activate the device's camera, and a false login page captures the target's login details.

Syria: Syrian President Assad made his first to China since 2004
On 21 September, Syria's President Bashar Assad and his wife Asma made their first visit after a long break. Assad last traveled to China in 2004 to meet with President Hu Jintao. Since the two nations diplomatic relations were established in 1956, it was the first trip by a head of state from Syria to China. While other nations isolated Assad following his harsh suppression of anti-government protests that began in 2011, China, together with Syria's primary allies Russia and Iran, kept those relations intact. On 23 September, Assad plans to attend the Asian Games opening ceremony before meeting the Chinese delegations.

Ethiopia: Continuing human rights abuses in Tigray, reports the UN
On 18 September, the UN Human Rights Council released a report titled “Report of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia.” According to the report, war crimes and crimes against humanity are committed by all warring parties in Ethiopia’s Tigray region even after the peace deal signed in November 2022 between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and Ethiopian federal forces. Chair of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia, Mohamed Chande Othman, stated alongside the release of the report: “While the signing of the agreement may have mostly silenced the guns, it has not resolved the conflict in the north of the country, in particular in Tigray, nor has it brought about any comprehensive peace.” The report claimed that TPLF, federal forces, Eritrean forces and their respective regional allied militias are carrying out human rights abuses including sexual violence in the region. All the parties had previously denied similar accusations.

Europe and the Americas This Week
Europe: Ursula announces action plan to combat migration overcrowding in Lampedusa
On 17 September, Italy’s Prime Minister Georgia Meloni and European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen visited Italy’s island of Lampedusa. The island located between Italy, and Malta, 7000 migrants entered in last one week from Tunisia. A migrant reception in the Island with only 400 migrants, due to the sudden influx, declared “state of emergency,” as challenges arose in supply of food and water. On arriving at the Island, Meloni affirmed to address the situation at “pan-European level.” Von der Leyen announced the 10-point action plan and said: “Migration is a European challenge and will receive a European solution.” Under the plan, EU’s asylum agencies the European Union Asylum Agency (EUAA) and the European Border and Coast Guard (Frontex) will be deployed to handle the crowd and find ways to manage migration and returns. Till now EU and Tunisia has a deal in place to stop the migration from North Africa and as part of the deal EUR 100 million is yet to paid. 

Spain: Parliament allows the use of minority languages amidst protests
On 19 September, Spain’s national parliament permitted the use of three minority languages – Catalan, Basque, and Galician – after the concession by Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to Catalan separatists. The move led to objections from the far-right party, Vox, which then abandoned the chamber in protest. The conservative Popular Party demanded formal approval for the use of minority languages. This development is part of Sanchez’s efforts to gain support from Catalan separatist parties for his investiture vote. Spain has also called for these languages to be recognized as official EU languages, but this has faced resistance from some member states.

France and Germany: Present joint proposal for EU enlargement
On 19 September, France and Germany submitted a joint report outlining EU reforms. It comes with the need to accommodate new member states like Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans. The report suggests tighter rules on the rule of law, changes to voting procedures in the European Council, and an expanded EU budget. It also proposes a multi-tiered bloc that includes an inner circle of select EU countries, the EU itself, "associate members" of the single market, and an outer tier. This proposal aims to facilitate an enlarged EU while avoiding treaty changes, with some countries opting for deeper integration while others maintain a looser association.

Germany: Signs High Seas Treaty for ocean protection
On 20 September, Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Environment Minister Steffi Lemke signed the High Seas Treaty. It is aimed at designating large environmentally-protected areas in maritime zones outside individual countries’ control. The treaty, adopted by the UN in June, introduces regulations for protecting biodiversity in the world’s oceans. It addresses environmental consequences of activities like mineral extraction on the high seas. Germany was one of 67 countries to sign the treaty on the day it became available, including the US, China, Australia, and the EU.

Brazil: Ruling in favour of Indigenous land rights hailed “momentous victory after years of struggle”
On 21 September, Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled against a legal policy known as the “marco temporal,” which sought to establish a time limit for Indigenous groups to make claims to ancestral lands. This policy, supported by businesses and farmers, would have required Indigenous groups to prove they were on the land in question in 1988 when Brazil's current constitution was ratified in order to assert a right to the territory. The court’s decision to strike down the “marco temporal” is seen as a victory for Indigenous rights and has been celebrated by Indigenous peoples, human rights organizations, and experts at the United Nations. The ruling will have significant implications for Brazil’s Bill 490, which seeks to limit new Indigenous reservations, and is currently under consideration in Congress.

Venezuela: US grants Temporal Protected Status granted to roughly 500,000 Venezuelan migrants
On 22 September, BBC reported that the US has granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to about 472,000 people, mainly Venezuelans, for 18 months. This move, supported by Democrats, allows those who arrived in the US before 31 July to work and avoid deportation while awaiting asylum determinations. The decision comes due to increased instability and safety concerns in Venezuela. New York City, struggling to accommodate many migrants, particularly from Venezuela, welcomed the decision, hoping to ease the burden on city resources. This action addresses the ongoing migrant crisis driven by economic and political turmoil in Venezuela.

Canada: Ukraine President’s first visit since Russian invasion
On 22 September, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Canada for the first time since the Russian invasion. He met Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa after a visit to Washington to secure further funding, though it’s uncertain if the US Congress will approve more aid. Canada has reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine, with Ambassador Bob Rae stating that they need to “do more” to help. This visit comes amid rising diplomatic tensions, with Zelensky criticizing Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary for banning Ukrainian grain imports. In the US, Republican scepticism about funding the war is growing despite President Biden’s pleas not to abandon Ukraine.

US: IMF acknowledges limitations on climate change
On 19 September, the IMF acknowledged its limitations in addressing climate change and suggested other institutions, like the World Bank, should lead on climate finance. Kristalina Georgieva, the IMF's head, maintains that they would “only do what we are good at,” and while the IMF will stick to its strengths in promoting economic stability and growth, conversations about policies related to financial stability should continue to consider climate issues. Her comments came in response to criticism from some US officials, including Republicans, who argue that focusing on climate change would be deviating from the IMF’s central purpose. The US Treasury Department's under-secretary for international affairs, Jay Shambaugh, recently urged the IMF to maintain its focus on financial issues, stating: “We cannot let the temptation to address every problem pull the IMF away from its core mission of macroeconomic and exchange rate surveillance and guidance.”

US: Plan to launch economic and financial groups with China amidst rising competition
On 22 September, the United States and China established new economic and financial working groups to enhance communication amid growing competition. These groups, led by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and China's Vice Premier He Lifeng, will meet “at a regular cadence” to discuss economic and financial policy matters and exchange information on macroeconomic and financial developments. This move, which seeks to create “ongoing structured channels for frank and substantive discussions on economic and financial policy matters,” follows Yellen's visit to China in July and is part of the Biden administration’s efforts to manage tensions and stabilize relations with Beijing. This is in spite of ongoing disputes over trade, Taiwan, the South China Sea, and Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific.

US: Ukraine’s President receives lukewarm welcome by Congress
On 22 September, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his second visit to Washington, DC, seeking US support for his country amid ongoing Russian aggression. While expressing gratitude for American assistance for standing with Ukraine and a “very powerful package” worth USD 128 million, Zelenskyy faced a more challenging reception from US lawmakers, particularly Republicans who questioned the allocation of funds and the progress of Ukraine's counteroffensive. The Biden administration, which pledged to “stand behind” Ukraine, has requested an additional USD 24 billion for Ukraine aid, but political divisions and war fatigue among the US public have complicated efforts to secure congressional approval. Republicans have stated that without receiving answers to questions on Ukraine’s progress, it would be “an absurd abdication of congressional responsibility” to grant more financial aid.

US: President Biden launches climate corps program to train youth for climate jobs
On 20 September, President Joe Biden used his executive authority to establish a new “climate corps” program aimed at providing paid training to 20,000 young individuals, preparing them for high-paying careers in climate change mitigation and resilience efforts. This initiative, which seeks to mobilize the next generation of clean energy and climate workers, comes after similar legislative proposals failed in the US Congress due to opposition from Republicans. He stated: “Today, we are mobilising the next generation of clean energy, conservation, and climate resilience workers.” Biden’s move aligns with his commitment to transitioning the US to a clean energy economy and addressing climate change, building on provisions in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which included significant federal investments in climate action. While climate advocates welcomed the program, some called for bolder executive actions to phase out fossil fuel expansion and production.


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Deteriorating situation in Myanmar, Philippines as the ASEAN Chair, New government in Thailand, and Economic & Environmental challenges
The World This Quarter
April 2026 | CWA # 2054

Amrita Jash

Regional assertion, Pragmatic recalibration with the West and Avoiding military entanglement in the Middle East
The World This Quarter
April 2026 | CWA # 2053

Anand V

The "Two Sessions," Recalibrated growth targets, Technology prioritization, and Military purges
The World This Quarter
April 2026 | CWA # 2052

Shreya Upadhyay

Conflict Weekly
April 2026 | CWA # 2050

IPRI Team

March 2026 | CWA # 2042

Preetha Renganarayanan

Five Takeaways of the US Annual Threat Assessment (ATA) Report for 2026
March 2026 | CWA # 2039

Femy Francis

Trump-Xi Meeting
Why did Trump reschedule it? What does that mean?
March 2026 | CWA # 2035

Akshath Kaimal

Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict
Broken ceasefire, Expanding military strikes and Worsening humanitarian situation
Global Politics Early Bird
March 2026 | CWA # 2033

Mahesh Bhatta

Nepal after elections:
Five major challenges for the new government
March 2026 | CWA # 2023

Femy Francis

New Five-Year Plan, Ethnic Unity Law, and an Enhanced Defence Budget
March 2026 | CWA # 2019

Akshath Kaimal

Rising Violence in Nigeria
Limited State Capacity, Multiple Actors, and a Complex Security Environment
The World This Week
March 2026 | CWA # 2017

Global Politics Team

March 2026 | CWA # 2011

Tanvi Thara Harendra Jha

Resetting Economic, Strategic and Cultural Ties
March 2026 | CWA # 2009

Sreemaya Nair

Nepal Elections 2026
Rise of a new leadership and Reset in political landscape
March 2026 | CWA # 2004

Akshath Kaimal

Instability returns, with a fragile peace agreement, uptick in violence and limited international engagement
March 2026 | CWA # 2003

Yesasvi Koganti

From bilateral ties to a special strategic partnership
March 2026 | CWA # 2002

Femy Francis

Reducing trade deficit and recalibrating economic cooperation with Beijing
March 2026 | CWA # 2001

Preetha Renganarayanan

Six major takeaways on the economy, border and internal security and Iran
February 2026 | CWA # 1998

Anu Maria Joseph

Instability in Sudan
Response to the genocide call and the threats of a regional spillover
March 2026 | CWA # 1991

Global Politics Team

PR Commentary
February 2026 | CWA # 1986

Preetha Renganarayanan

Focus on Trade, Defense, Energy and Regional Connectivity
PR Commentary
February 2026 | CWA # 1985

Abhimanyu Solanki

Basant in Pakistan
The return of Basant, and what it signifies
February 2026 | CWA # 1977

Anu Maria Joseph

Violence in Nigeria
US military deployment amidst worsening insurgency
February 2026 | CWA # 1976

Lekshmi MK

The War in Ukraine
The Geneva Talks and Growing Negotiation Asymmetry
Pakistan in 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1971

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

Pakistan Budget 2025-26
Legislating stabilisation under IMF discipline and coalition constraints
Pakistan in 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1970

Aparna A Nair

Pakistan & China
Ten Years of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
PR Explainer
November 2025 | CWA # 1968

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

Pakistan and the US
A New opening, or another cycle?
PR Explainer
November 2025 | CWA # 1967

R Preetha

Risks, Reforms and Trajectories
November 2025 | CWA # 1966

Lekshmi MK

Five Questions on Challenges, Capacity and Policies
The World This Week
February 2026 | CWA # 1962

Global Politics Team

Regional Roundups: From East Asia to the Americas
Early Bird
February 2026 | CWA # 1961

Lekshmi MK

What does it mean for domestic politics and regional stability?
The World This Week
February 2026 | CWA # 1955

Global Politics Team

Regional Roundups: From East Asia to the Americas
TWTW Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1947

Brighty Ann Sarah

TWTW Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1946

Preetha Renganarayanan

The Davos Summit 2026
Five Major Takeaways from The World Economic Forum
The World This Week
January 2026 | CWA # 1945

Global Politics Team

Conflict Weekly Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1943

Anu Maria Joseph

CW Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1942

Lekshmi MK

CW Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1941

Brighty Ann Sarah

Conflict Weekly
January 2026 | CWA # 1940

IPRI Team

TWTW Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1939

Lekshmi MK

CW Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1937

Anu Maria Joseph

State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1931

Padmashree Anandhan

NATO Summit 2025
State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1930

Aparna A Nair

State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1924

Padmashree Anandhan

NATO Summit 2025
State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1914

Preetha Renganarayanan

State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1913

Rohini Reenum

State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1912

Lekshmi MK

State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1911

Swati Sood

State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1905

Femy Francis

State of Peace and Conflict 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1902

Brighty Ann Sarah

State of Peace and Conflict 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1893

Lekshmi MK

State of Peace and Conflict 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1889

Femy Francis

State of Peace and Conflict 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1881

Sunidhi Sampige

China Reader
December 2025 | CWA # 1864

Femy Francis

Ten Takeaways of a SCMP Interview with a former PLA Colonel
TWTW Note
December 2025 | CWA # 1861

Femy Francis

China Reader
CW Column: The Conflicts in The Middle East
November 2025 | CWA # 1859

Brighty Ann Sarah

CW Column: The War in Ukraine
November 2025 | CWA # 1858

Padmashree Anandhan

This Week in History
August 2025 | CWA # 1801

R Preetha

28 August 1963
Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech and the Civil Rights Movement in the US
The World This Week
August 2025 | CWA # 1790

GP Team

The World This Week#323-324
The Trump-Putin meeting & the US-China tariff extension
TWTW note
August 2025 | CWA # 1780

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

Trump tariffs:
Weaponization of access to the US economy
The World This Week
August 2025 | CWA # 1779

GP Team

The World This Week#322
US tariffs on India, Brazil and Canada & the EU-US trade deal
This Week in History
August 2025 | CWA # 1778

Lekshmi MK

28 July 1914
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, starting the First World War
Global Politics Explainer
July 2025 | CWA # 1770

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

Pakistan-Afghanistan relations:
Why the focus on terrorism, refugees, and Uzbekistan as the third partner?
The World This Week
July 2025 | CWA # 1769

GP Team

The World This Week#321
Indian PM Modi's visit to the Maldives I Elections to the Upper House in Japan
Global Politics Explainer
July 2025 | CWA # 1762

Lekshmi MK

Ocean Darkening: 
What is the phenomenon? What are its effects? And who are more vulnerable?
Global Politics Explainer
July 2025 | CWA # 1749

R Preetha

Africa as the Hunger Epicenter
Of the 13 Global Hunger Hotspots, 8 are in Africa: Five reasons why
The World This Week
July 2025 | CWA # 1748

GP Team

The World This Week #318
PM Modi’s Visit to Trinidad and Tobago & Ghana, One big beautiful bill, and Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting
Global Politics Explainer
July 2025 | CWA # 1744

Chittrothu Vaihali

EU-Canada Summit 2025
What is security and defence partnership all about?
Conflict Weekly
July 2025 | CWA # 1742

IPRI Team

Conflict Weekly # 287-88
The 12 Day War and the Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal
Global Politics Explainer
July 2025 | CWA # 1738

Fleur Elizabeth Philip

Thailand and Cambodia
What was the phone call between PM Shinawatra and President of Senate Hun Sen? What is the border dispute between the two? Why has this become an issue?
TWTW Note
June 2025 | CWA # 1735

Padmashree Anandhan

NATO Summit 2025:
Trump making Europe great again
The World This Week
June 2025 | CWA # 1734

GP Team

The World This Week #317
NATO Summit 2025 and Russia-Mali bilateral agreements
Global Politics Explainer
June 2025 | CWA # 1733

Ananya Dinesh

China and the Pacific Islands 
What was the recent China-PIC joint statement about? What it says, and what it means?
TWTW Note
June 2025 | CWA # 1728

M Kejia

G7 Summit 2025:
The Focus on the Middle East and Trade negotiations
The World This Week
June 2025 | CWA # 1726

GP Team

The World This Week #316
China-Central Asia Summit in Kazakhstan, and the G7 Summit in Canada
Global Politics Explainer
June 2025 | CWA # 1725

Brighty Ann Sarah, R Preetha, Santhiya M, Aparna A Nair & M Kejia

Operation Midnight Hammer: US bombs three nuclear sites in Iran
What were the three Iranian nuclear sites that were targeted? What are the B2 Bombers and Bunker Buster Bombs? What do these attacks mean? What Next?
Conflict Weekly
June 2025 | CWA # 1724

IPRI Team

Conflict Weekly #286
The Spiralling Israel-Iran Crisis, and the Dangerous Hunger Hotspots
Global Politics Explainer
June 2025 | CWA # 1721

Rizwana Banu S and Santhiya M

Who are the Afrikaners?
Why is Trump interested in the Afrikaner question in South Africa?
Global Politics Explainer
June 2025 | CWA # 1720

Lekshmi MK

New WMO Report on Arctic Warming
What are the social, economic and environmental implications of Arctic warming
Global Politics Explainer
June 2025 | CWA # 1719

J Yamini  

China’s EV Surge
What contributes to the rise of BYD
Global Politics Explainer
June 2025 | CWA # 1717

J Yamini

Gender Violence in Pakistan:
What are the larger issues in the Noor Mukadam case?
TWTW Note
June 2025 | CWA # 1715

Femy Francis

The US-China:
On Tariffs, Rare Earths and Visas
The World This Week
June 2025 | CWA # 1713

GP Team

The World This Week #315
The UN Ocean Conference in France and the US-China Meeting in London
CW Note
June 2025 | CWA # 1712

R Preetha

The World This Week
June 2025 | CWA # 1705

GP Team

The World This Week #314
Elections in South Korea and Poland I China and the Pacific Island Countries I Bangladesh Election Announcement 2026
Global Politics Explainer
June 2025 | CWA # 1703

M Kejia 

Sagarmatha Sambaad in Nepal
Kathmandu’s Global Agenda for the Himalayas
Global Politics Explainer
June 2025 | CWA # 1700

R Preetha

Ethiopia bans the TPLF
What does the TPLF ban mean for the Pretoria agreement? What next for Ethiopia?
TWTW Note
June 2025 | CWA # 1694

Aashish Ganeshan

The US:
Harvard vs Trump Administration
The World This Week
June 2025 | CWA # 1691

GP Team

The World This Week #313
China-ASEAN-GCC Summit I President Macron's visit to South East Asia I Trump Vs Harvard
The World This Week
May 2025 | CWA # 1690

GP Team

The World This Week #312
Elections in Romania, Portugal & Poland I UK-EU Summit
CW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1689

Padmashree Anandhan

Ukraine
Continuing Russia’s Aerial Attacks, despite exchange of prisoners
CW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1688

Ayan Datta

Gaza
The Humanitarian Crisis and Israel’s Renewed Offensive
TWTW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1685

Aparna A Nair

UK-EU Summit:
First step towards a reset
TWTW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1683

Aashish Ganeshan

Elections in Portugal:
The Rise of Chega Party and the Search for Political Stability
TWTW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1679

Aashish Ganeshan

US in the Middle Easr
Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE
TWTW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1678

Gauri Gupta

China in Latin America
China-CELAC forum: Strengthening ties with Latin America and Caribbean
The World This Week
May 2025 | CWA # 1677

GP Team

The World This Week #310-311
China in Latin America and the Carribbean I Trump's Middle East Visit I Denmark as the new Arctic Chair
CW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1675

Lekshmi MK

Turkey:
PKK disbands after 40 years of armed insurgency
CW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1673

Padmashree Anandhan

Ukraine:
The Discussion in Turkiye and the Elusive Ceasefire
CW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1671

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

US, Ukraine and Russia:
Air attacks amidst a Minerals deal and Ceasefire Proposals
Global Politics Early Bird
May 2025 | CWA # 1670

Fleur Elizabeth Philip

Singapore Elections in 2025:
People’s Action Party (PAP) Wins, Again
TWTW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1667

R Preetha and Brighty Ann Sarah

East Asia:
Tough Tariff Negotiations with the US
TWTW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1666

Padmashree Anandhan

The US-Ukraine
The mineral deal with the US
Conflict Weekly
May 2025 | CWA # 1665
Conflict Weekly # 280-81
India-Pakistan De-escalation I Ukraine Discussion in Istanbul I The Battle over Port Sudan I Disbanding of PKK in Turkiye I France-Algeria Diplomatic Tensions
Global Politics Early Bird
May 2025 | CWA # 1663

R Preetha

Canada Elections 2025:
What do the results convey? What next for Mark Carney?
Conflict Weekly 250th Issue
October 2024 | CWA # 1480

IPRI Team

This Week in History
July 2024 | CWA # 1413

Ramya B

Global Politics Early Bird
May 2024 | CWA # 1336

Femy Francis

This Week in History
April 2024 | CWA # 1275

Ramya B

NIAS Global Politics Database
March 2024 | CWA # 1251

NIAS Africa Team

Africa This Week
This Week in History
March 2024 | CWA # 1246

Sivasubramanian K

NIAS Global Politics Database
February 2024 | CWA # 1226

NIAS Africa Team

Africa This Week
The World This Week
November 2023 | CWA # 1148

GP Team

The War in Ukraine
October 2023 | CWA # 1091

Annem Naga Bindhu Madhuri

Issues for Europe
NIAS Pakistan Weekly
October 2023 | CWA # 1087

PR Team

The World This Week
October 2023 | CWA # 1083

GP Team

Conflict Weekly
August 2023 | CWA # 1049

IPRI Team

IPRI Quarterly Forecasts I Triggers, Trends, and Trajectories
July 2023 | CWA # 1012

Bibhu Prasad Routray

Myanmar continues to burn
The World This Week
July 2023 | CWA # 1009

GP Team

2022: The World This Year
December 2022 | CWA # 879

Padmashree Anandhan

The Ukraine War
2022: The World This Year
December 2022 | CWA # 872

Sapna Elsa Abraham

Europe: Heatwaves, Wildfires, Droughts, and Ice Melt in Alps
November 2022 | CWA # 838

Rishma Banerjee

Tracing Europe's droughts
NIAS Africa Weekly
March 2022 | CWA # 705

NIAS Africa Team

In Focus: Libya
The World This Week: 150th Issue
December 2021 | CWA # 630

GP Team

Europe in 2021
Pakistan Reader
October 2021 | CWA # 588

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

TLP is back again
NIAS Fortnightly on Science, Technology & International Relations
August 2021 | CWA # 528

STIR Team

Space Tourism
GLOBAL PROTEST MOVEMENTS
September 2020 | CWA # 337

Anju Annie Mammen

The FATF Meeting, February 2020
February 2020 | CWA # 235

Lakshmi V Menon

Science, Technology and International Relations
September 2019 | CWA # 162

Lakshman Chakravarthy N

5G: A Primer
South Asia Monthly Brief (Nov 2018)
December 2018 | CWA # 71

Mahesh Bhatta

Nepal
South Asia Monthly Brief (Nov 2018)
December 2018 | CWA # 70

Nasima Khatoon

The Maldives
South Asia Monthly Brief (Nov 2018)
December 2018 | CWA # 69

Harini Madhusudan

India
South Asia Monthly Brief (Nov 2018)
December 2018 | CWA # 68

Sourina Bej

Bangladesh
South Asia Monthly Brief (Nov 2018)
December 2018 | CWA # 67

Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer

Afghanistan
United States
July 2018 | CWA # 47

Rahul Arockiaraj

East Asia
June 2018 | CWA # 26

Siddhatti Mehta