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NIAS-Conflict Weekly Special Alert | The War in Gaza: Seventh Week

IPRI Team
2 December 2023
Photo Source: John Macdougall, AFP

Israel-Hamas War: Day 57
Rosemary Kurian, Nuha Aamina, Rishita Verma and Gananthula Uma Maheshwari

WAR ON THE GROUND 
On 2 December, BBC reported that for the second day in a row, Israel was bombarding Gaza, and the military was advising residents in some areas to flee. Khan Younis locals claimed that since the beginning of the war, the bombardment of the southern part of the city was at its worst. Israel claimed to have withdrawn its negotiation team from Qatar, where it Qatar was serving as a mediator for discussions about an extended ceasefire. 

Regional responses 
On 2 December, The Jerusalem Post reported that that the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) had launched an air attack near Damascus according to Syrian state media. 

On 2 December, Al Jazeera reported that Qatar which has played a prominent role in mediating in truce agreement stated that the talks on the pause of the war are continuing with Israel and Palestinians. However, the new attacks of Gaza have worsened the situation. On 1 December, Libya released four terrorists belonging to Hamas, on the request of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the President of Turkey. They were detained in 2016 after being found guilty of trafficking arms across the Gaza border. 

Global responses 
On 2 December, Al Jazeera cited a Wall Street Journal report which claimed that the US supplied ‘bunker buster’ bombs to Israel for its war on Gaza. Based on the report, the US had been supplying an array of bombs, including those that could penetrate hard ground before exploding. The bombs were used by the US during its war in Afghanistan.

On 2 December, Alexander De Croo, the Prime Minister of Belgium, told Isaac Herzog, the President of Israel, that Belgium wanted “no more civilian killings” in Gaza. After the temporary truce in Gaza ended and military operations restarted, De Croo reiterated that Israel must prevent civilian casualties.


About the Authors

Rosemary Kurian and Nuha Aamina are undergraduate scholars from St Joseph's University, Bangalore. Rishita Verma and Gananthula Uma Maheshwari are postgraduate scholars from Pondicherry University.

Curated by Dhriti Mukherjee and Shamini, Research Assistants at NIAS.


Israel-Hamas War: Day 55

Rosemary Kurian, Nuha Aamina, Rishita Verma and Gananthula Uma Maheshwari

WAR ON THE GROUND 
On 30 November, Hamas said that two of its assailants opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem, killing three Israelis and injuring at least six others. Hamas explained that this was because of Israeli “crimes” throughout Gaza.

In a related development, Israel prolonged the ceasefire in Gaza for a seventh day, while working with international peacekeepers to negotiate the release of additional hostages. 12 Israelis and four Thais who were held captive by Hamas returned to Israel on 29 November; 30 Palestinian women and teenage boys were released from Israeli prisons in return. 

Regional responses
On 30 November, Egypt's state media body reported that the negotiators in the Gaza war, Egypt and Qatar, were trying to extend the humanitarian truce by two more days. This would involve releasing more prisoners and increasing humanitarian aid. 

On 30 November, Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) Spokesperson Unit said that the IDF had intercepted a drone launched from Lebanon. The Israeli military retaliated to the cross-border fire along the border of southern Lebanon, according to UN Peacekeeping forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

Global responses
On 30 November, Pedro Sanchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, expressed his doubts over Israeli compliance with International Humanitarian Law in the war. Sanchez stated that based on the death of children in Gaza and available footage, Israel might be violating international law. He denounced the killings in Gaza, calling them “not acceptable.” Further, he called for a permanent ceasefire in the war. Sanchez additionally called on the European Union (EU) to recognise the Palestinian state.

On 30 November, Antony Blinken, the Secretary of State of the US, told Israel that its military operations must resume only after the safety of civilians in southern Gaza is ensured. During his meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, Blinken also reaffirmed his support for Israel’s right to self defence, while expressing hope for the continuation of the truce. Blinken is set to  visit Ramallah to meet Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the Palestinian Authority.

On 30 November, China issued a proposal for the UN Security Council (UNSC) to resolve the Palestine-Israel conflict. It urged the council to convene an “authoritative and effective” peace conference at the earliest. China further stated that the UNSC needs to pay attention to the international community’s call to stop the fighting, through the enforcement of a  “comprehensive ceasefire.”

About the Authors
Rosemary Kurian and Nuha Aamina are undergraduate scholars from St Joseph's University, Bangalore. Rishita Verma and Gananthula Uma Maheshwari are postgraduate scholars from Pondicherry University.

Curated By
Dhriti Mukherjee and Shamini are Research Assistants at NIAS.


Israel-Hamas War: Day 54

Rosemary Kurian, Nuha Aamina, Rishita Verma and Gananthula Uma Maheshwari

WAR ON THE GROUND 
On 29 November, Israel claimed that it had killed “two senior terrorists” in a raid on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. Additionally, according to the Palestinian Authority, two children in Jenin were also killed in a round of gunfire. Israel reportedly received a list of hostages who were scheduled to be released on 29 November. Additionally, discussions are ongoing in Qatar to try and extend the humanitarian pause. 

Regional response 
On 29 November, The Jerusalem Post reported that Qatar was seeking to mediate a deal that would allow for the release of all the hostages. Qatar, along with Egypt, was working on two deals, of which one is directed towards ending the war in Gaza.

On 29 November, the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at the United Nations Security Council emphasized to initiate cease fire and urged the UNSC to take responsibility for the soaring tensions between Israel and Hamas. He said: “We are here to make a clear statement that a truce is not enough. What is needed is a ceasefire.” 

Global responses 
On 28 November, Osama Hamdas, a senior Hamas official, invited tech mogul Elon Musk into Palestine to gain a rounded perspective and witness “the massacres and destruction committed against the people of Gaza,” after Musk visited Israel. Hamdas added that “within 50 days, Israel dropped more than 40,000 tonnes of explosives” in Gaza. He further asked the US to review their “relationship with Israel and to stop supplying them with weapons.” 

On 29 November, the UN observed the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. At the UN headquarters in New York, an exhibit called ‘Palestine– a Land with a was displayed. To commemorate the day, marches and protests took place around the world, including Lebanon, Germany, Bangladesh and South Africa.

On 29 November, trade unions in India urged the government to support Palestine. Ten prominent trade unions issued a joint statement saying that Israel’s occupation in Palestine had “decimated” the latter’s economy, making it dependent on Israel for employment. Members of the Centre of Indian Trade, All India Trade Union Congress, and other Indian members of the World Federation of Trade Unions, wore black badges to work. They participated in marches, protests, and sit-ins. In the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, around 20 districts held Pro-Palestine protests. In the state of Orissa, six trade unions and activists held protests against Israel’s military.

On 29 November, the UN called for an “irreversible” two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the UN office in Geneva, stated on behalf of the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres that the two-state solution would imply “Israel and Palestine living side-by-side in peace and security with Jerusalem as the capital of both states.” 

About the Authors
Rosemary Kurian and Nuha Aamina are undergraduate scholars from St Joseph's University, Bangalore. Rishita Verma and Gananthula Uma Maheshwari are postgraduate scholars from Pondicherry University.

Curated By
Dhriti Mukherjee and Shamini are Research Assistants at NIAS.


Israel-Hamas War: Day 53 

Rosemary Kurian, Nuha Aamina, Rishita Verma and Gananthula Uma Maheshwari

WAR ON THE GROUND
On 28 November, the BBC quoted the Israeli military, who said that several of their soldiers were “lightly injured” in the northern Gaza area. Additionally, the Hamas affirmed that there had been fighting, but placed the blame on Israel and maintained its commitment to the interim cease-fire. After a 48-hour extension was agreed upon  on 27 November, Israel and Hamas were at peace for five days. For every Israeli hostage that is returned from Gaza, three Palestinians will be released from Israeli prisons. The UN has used the ceasefire to deliver much-needed aid to Gaza, but it claims that more aid is still needed.

Regional responses
On 28 November, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news reported that the planned trip of Ibrahim Raisi, President of Iran, to Turkey, was “postponed to another date.”  Raisi was set to hold disucssions over the Gaza war. A reason for postponement had not been provided.

Global responses
On 28 November, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that more people could die of diseases than bombing in Gaza. Margaret Harris, a spokesperson for the WHO, expressed her concerns over the rise in outbreaks of infectious diseases in the Gaza Strip, referring to a UN report on living conditions in northern Gaza. She further stated that there are “no medicines, no vaccination activities, no access to safe water and hygiene, and no food.”

On 28 November, William Burns, the Director of the CIA, and David Barnea, the Mossad chief, met Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister of Qatar, to “build on” the two-day extension of the truce between Israel and Hamas. An anonymous American source stated that the purpose of this meeting is also “to initiate further discussions about the next phase of a potential deal.”

On 28 November, Arab News quoted US officials who told Israel that their efforts to eradicate the Hamas after the temporary ceasefire must be “carefully thought through.” Following widespread global condemnation of Israel’s campaign in northern Gaza, the US stated that Israel must avoid “further displacement” and casualties of civilians in southern Gaza, and must operate with greater precision. Israel has stated that it would restart its campaign after the truce comes to an end to eradicate the Hamas, who it sees as a threat.

On 28 November, the Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara met the Thai national who were held as hostages by Hamas. They were safely deported to shamir Medical Center in Israel. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand the minister “congratulated them on their safe release and expressed his hope that they would return home as soon as possible.”On 27 November, a US official stated that Antony Blinken, the Secretary of State of the US, will be paying his third visit to the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas war began. He said that Blinken plans to stress the need for an increased flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza as well as “secure the release of all hostages.” Blinken will also discuss the future of Israel and Palestine with regional partners in the Middle East, as well as stress the need to “establish an independent Palestinian state.” 

About the Authors
Rosemary Kurian and Nuha Aamina are undergraduate scholars from St Joseph's University, Bangalore. Rishita Verma and Gananthula Uma Maheshwari are postgraduate scholars from Pondicherry University.

Curated By
Dhriti Mukherjee and Shamini are Research Assistants at NIAS.


Israel-Hamas War: Day 52

Rosemary Kurian, Nuha Aamina, Rishita Verma and Gananthula Uma Maheshwari

WAR ON THE GROUND 

On 27 November, the fourth and last day of the current ceasefire, Israel said that negotiations over the hostage situation and the anticipated release of prisoners are still ongoing. The temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is being extended through ongoing international efforts. While Hamas claims it is requesting an extension, Israel is offering a one day ceasefire for every ten more hostages freed from Gaza. As part of the agreement between Israel and Hamas, 39 Israeli hostages in Gaza have been freed thus far, and 117 Palestinians have been released from Israeli prisons. More truckloads of humanitarian aid, including food, fuel, and medications, were delivered by relief organizations into the Gaza Strip on Monday. 
 
Regional responses
On 27 November, Riyad Al-Maliki, the Foreign Minister of Palestinian Authority, said that Qatar, Egypt, the US, and the European Union (EU) along with Spain, are working to extend the ceasefire in Gaza. While addressing a news conference in Barcelona, he  said the truce could be extended for two to four days.

On 27 November, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, arrived in Barcelona to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas. Effective international action, commitment to protect civilians, and ensuring the adherence to humanitarian laws were among the topics of discussion in the meet. Prince Faisal said: “The only sure result is more destruction, radicalization and further conflict at the expense of Palestinian lives, as well as regional security, including that of Israel.” 

On 26 November, Bisher Khasawneh, the Prime Minister of Jordan, called the displacement of Palestinians a “red line” that constitutes a fundamental violation of the peace treaty between Israel and Jordan. He spoke on the key provision of treaty that defends against forced displacement, stating that such action would threaten Jordan’s national security.

Global responses
On 27 November, the BBC reported that the US Navy captured five armed men responsible for seizing an Israeli-linked commercial tanker off the coast of Yemen on 26 November. The assailants were caught by the USS Mason, an American warship. Following their capture, two missiles were fired from the Houthi-controlled territory, which failed to reach their target. 

On 27 November, Elon Musk, an American tech entrepreneur, lent his support to Israel in its mission to destroy Hamas, during an unprecedented visit to Israel. The owner of the social media platform X, as well as Tesla and SpaceX, expressed the need to end all propaganda that prompted the attack on 7 October. During a discussion with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, Musk agreed to Israel’s goal to destroy Hamas for prospective peace in Palestine, stating that he would “like to help as well.”

On 27 November, the Thai-Iran Alumni Association’s said that their talks with Hamas helped  the release of the Thai hostages in the temporary truce. Lerpong Syed, the President of the Association, said that “the chances of getting released with the first group” would have been low if Thailand relied on its foreign ministry or “asked other countries for help.” 

On 27 November, Beijing’s foreign ministry said that Wang Yi, a diplomat of China, is set to visit New York this week. The purpose of this visit is to hold a meeting on the UN Security Council (UNSC) meeting on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Yi will preside over the meeting.

On 26 November, a UN official noted that the deliveries of humanitarian aid to northern Gaza have caused “immense relief”. Northern Gaza, which was cut off for weeks, finally received aid during the truce period after UN agencies secured safe passage into the region. 

About the Authors
Rosemary Kurian and Nuha Aamina are undergraduate scholars from St Joseph's University, Bangalore. Rishita Verma and Gananthula Uma Maheshwari are postgraduate scholars from Pondicherry University.

Curated By
Dhriti Mukherjee and Shamini are Research Assistants at NIAS.


Israel-Hamas War: Day 51

Rosemary Kurian, Nuha Aamina, Rishita Verma and Gananthula Uma Maheshwari

WAR ON THE GROUND 

On 26 November, more Israeli hostages were released. A deal between Israel and Hamas resulted in the release of 26 Israeli hostages, all of whom were women and children. In addition, over the course of two days, 78 Palestinian inmates were freed from Israeli prisons. In the meantime, as part of an independent agreement between Hamas and the Egyptian government, 14 Thai hostages and one Filipino were released. The fighting between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip had paused for four days, and 26 November was the third day. During the ceasefire, Gazans were able to obtain much-needed supplies such as food, fuel, and medication. 

On 26 November, a Saudi humanitarian organisation sent relief convoys into Gaza via the Rafah crossing, carrying food, medicine, and shelter supplies. 20 aircrafts carrying the supplies touched down at Egypt’s Al-Arish airport early that morning. The aid was then divided among a number of trucks which would be unloaded at the Rafah crossing on the Palestinian side. The UN has said that the ceasefire made it possible to deliver the largest volume of food, water, and medication deliveries since the beginning of the conflict. Additionally, fuel was allowed to travel to northern regions for the first time in a month.

REGIONAL RESPONSES
On 26 November, Diaa Rashwan, the Dead of the State Information Service of Egypt, said that Egypt received the list of 13 Israeli hostages and 39 Palestinians who were set to be released the same day. Rashwan stated: “The truce is proceeding without roadblocks.” She added that 120 aid trucks crossed from Egypt into Gaza.

On 26 November, Syrian media claimed that the Damascus international airport in was attacked by Israel. Flights scheduled to arrive at the airport were diverted to airports in Latakia and Aleppo. The media added: “It wasn't long. Israel just bombed Damascus International Airport.” 
On 26 November, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar’s spokesman Majed Al-Ansari anticipates to increase the truce agreement. He stated: “"Within this kind of mediation, you're always going to find both sides saying that the other side did not abide by the agreement.” He further added that he is consulting his counterparts about the transportation of Humanitarian aids across the borders. 

On 25 November, Ayman Safadi, the Foreign Minister of Jordan, labelled 2023 as the bloodiest year for Palestinians in a decade. He stressed the importance of working with the international community to stop the war. Safadi also said that the displacement of people was not the solution and would act as a catalyst to worsen the situation.

GLOBAL RESPONSE
On 26 November, Al Jazeera reported on the White House’s request to the US Senate to scrap restrictions on its key weapons stockpile, enabling easy access to Israel. In its latest supplementary budget, the White House proposed changes to the War Reserve Stockpile Allies- Israel (WRSA-I) policies, a US weapons stockpile based in Israel for US use during regional conflicts. This would remove most restrictions for Israel to access these weapons at a cheaper rate.

About the Authors
Rosemary Kurian and Nuha Aamina are undergraduate scholars from St Joseph's University, Bangalore. Rishita Verma and Gananthula Uma Maheshwari are postgraduate scholars from Pondicherry University.

Curated By
Dhriti Mukherjee and Shamini are Research Assistants at NIAS.


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Adarsh Vijay

April 2026 | CWA # 2058

Nishchal N Pandey  & Mahesh Raj Bhatta

Nepal (Jan-Mar 2026)
Political Upheaval, Generational Change and Economic Uncertainty
April 2026 | CWA # 2057

Bibhu Prasad Routray

Myanmar (Jan-Mar 2026)
An Illegitimate Regime's Consolidation Game
April 2026 | CWA # 2056

Ashik J Bonofer

Southeast Asia (Jan-Mar 2026)
Deteriorating situation in Myanmar, Philippines as the ASEAN Chair, New government in Thailand, and Economic & Environmental challenges
April 2026 | CWA # 2054

Amrita Jash

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

Anand V

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

Shreya Upadhyay

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
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
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

February 2026 | CWA # 1986

Preetha Renganarayanan

Focus on Trade, Defense, Energy and Regional Connectivity
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
December 2025 | CWA # 1971

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

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

Aparna A Nair

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

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

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

R Preetha

Risks, Reforms and Trajectories
November 2025 | CWA # 1966

Lekshmi MK

Five Questions on Challenges, Capacity and Policies
February 2026 | CWA # 1962

Global Politics Team

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

Lekshmi MK

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

Global Politics Team

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

Brighty Ann Sarah

January 2026 | CWA # 1946

Preetha Renganarayanan

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

Global Politics Team

January 2026 | CWA # 1943

Anu Maria Joseph

January 2026 | CWA # 1942

Lekshmi MK

January 2026 | CWA # 1941

Brighty Ann Sarah

January 2026 | CWA # 1940

IPRI Team

January 2026 | CWA # 1939

Lekshmi MK

January 2026 | CWA # 1937

Anu Maria Joseph

December 2025 | CWA # 1931

Padmashree Anandhan

NATO Summit 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1930

Aparna A Nair

December 2025 | CWA # 1924

Padmashree Anandhan

NATO Summit 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1914

Preetha Renganarayanan

December 2025 | CWA # 1913

Rohini Reenum

December 2025 | CWA # 1912

Lekshmi MK

December 2025 | CWA # 1911

Swati Sood

December 2025 | CWA # 1905

Femy Francis

December 2025 | CWA # 1902

Brighty Ann Sarah

December 2025 | CWA # 1893

Lekshmi MK

December 2025 | CWA # 1889

Femy Francis

December 2025 | CWA # 1881

Sunidhi Sampige

December 2025 | CWA # 1864

Femy Francis

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

Femy Francis

China Reader
November 2025 | CWA # 1859

Brighty Ann Sarah

November 2025 | CWA # 1858

Padmashree Anandhan

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
August 2025 | CWA # 1790

GP Team

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

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

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

GP Team

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

Lekshmi MK

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

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

Pakistan-Afghanistan relations:
Why the focus on terrorism, refugees, and Uzbekistan as the third partner?
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
July 2025 | CWA # 1762

Lekshmi MK

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

R Preetha

Africa as the Hunger Epicenter
Of the 13 Global Hunger Hotspots, 8 are in Africa: Five reasons why
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
July 2025 | CWA # 1744

Chittrothu Vaihali

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

IPRI Team

Conflict Weekly # 287-88
The 12 Day War and the Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal
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?
June 2025 | CWA # 1735

Padmashree Anandhan

NATO Summit 2025:
Trump making Europe great again
June 2025 | CWA # 1734

GP Team

The World This Week #317
NATO Summit 2025 and Russia-Mali bilateral agreements
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?
June 2025 | CWA # 1728

M Kejia

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

GP Team

The World This Week #316
China-Central Asia Summit in Kazakhstan, and the G7 Summit in Canada
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?
June 2025 | CWA # 1724

IPRI Team

Conflict Weekly #286
The Spiralling Israel-Iran Crisis, and the Dangerous Hunger Hotspots
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?
June 2025 | CWA # 1720

Lekshmi MK

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

J Yamini  

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

J Yamini

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

Femy Francis

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

GP Team

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

R Preetha

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
June 2025 | CWA # 1703

M Kejia 

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

R Preetha

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

Aashish Ganeshan

The US:
Harvard vs Trump Administration
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
May 2025 | CWA # 1690

GP Team

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

Padmashree Anandhan

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

Ayan Datta

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

Aparna A Nair

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

Aashish Ganeshan

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

Aashish Ganeshan

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

Gauri Gupta

China in Latin America
China-CELAC forum: Strengthening ties with Latin America and Caribbean
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
May 2025 | CWA # 1675

Lekshmi MK

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

Padmashree Anandhan

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

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

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

Fleur Elizabeth Philip

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

R Preetha and Brighty Ann Sarah

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

Padmashree Anandhan

The US-Ukraine
The mineral deal with the US
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
May 2025 | CWA # 1663

R Preetha

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

IPRI Team

July 2024 | CWA # 1413

Ramya B

May 2024 | CWA # 1336

Femy Francis

April 2024 | CWA # 1275

Ramya B

March 2024 | CWA # 1251

NIAS Africa Team

Africa This Week
March 2024 | CWA # 1246

Sivasubramanian K

February 2024 | CWA # 1226

NIAS Africa Team

Africa This Week
November 2023 | CWA # 1148

GP Team

October 2023 | CWA # 1091

Annem Naga Bindhu Madhuri

Issues for Europe
October 2023 | CWA # 1087

PR Team

October 2023 | CWA # 1083

GP Team

August 2023 | CWA # 1049

IPRI Team

July 2023 | CWA # 1012

Bibhu Prasad Routray

Myanmar continues to burn
July 2023 | CWA # 1009

GP Team

December 2022 | CWA # 879

Padmashree Anandhan

The Ukraine War
December 2022 | CWA # 872

Sapna Elsa Abraham

November 2022 | CWA # 838

Rishma Banerjee

Tracing Europe's droughts
March 2022 | CWA # 705

NIAS Africa Team

In Focus: Libya
December 2021 | CWA # 630

GP Team

Europe in 2021
October 2021 | CWA # 588

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

TLP is back again
August 2021 | CWA # 528

STIR Team

Space Tourism
September 2020 | CWA # 337

Anju Annie Mammen

February 2020 | CWA # 235

Lakshmi V Menon

September 2019 | CWA # 162

Lakshman Chakravarthy N

5G: A Primer
December 2018 | CWA # 71

Mahesh Bhatta

Nepal
December 2018 | CWA # 70

Nasima Khatoon

The Maldives
December 2018 | CWA # 69

Harini Madhusudan

India
December 2018 | CWA # 68

Sourina Bej

Bangladesh
December 2018 | CWA # 67

Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer

Afghanistan
July 2018 | CWA # 47

Rahul Arockiaraj

June 2018 | CWA # 26

Siddhatti Mehta