Conflict Weekly

Conflict Weekly
Protests in Israel and Drone Attacks in Ukraine

IPRI Team
5 September 2024
Photo Source: Reuters

Conflict Weekly #244, 5 September 2024, Vol.5, No.36
An initiative by NIAS-IPRI

Ayan Datta and Padmashree Anandhan


Gaza: Mounting protests inside Israel and Netanyahu’s resistance
Ayan Datta
 
In the news
On 2 September, Israel’s largest labour organisation, the Histadrut Labour Federation, held a countrywide general strike against the government’s failure to rescue six Israeli hostages killed in Gaza. Railway companies, small businesses, technology firms, manufacturing firms, private sector workers, lawyers and university staff joined the strike. 

On the same day, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked forgiveness for failing to bring back the hostages. However, he opposed the protesters, stating: “No one is more committed to freeing the hostages than me. But no one will preach to me.” He added: “What message would it (hostage deal) send Hamas…Slay hostages, and you’ll get concessions?” He emphasised Israel’s need to control the Philadelphi Corridor connecting Gaza with Egypt, calling it Hamas’ “oxygen.” Additionally, far-right Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich and Minister of Public Security Itamar Ben-Gvir supported Netanyahu for “standing firm against our enemies and for (delivering) clear messages to the Israeli public.”

On the same day, protesters demonstrated outside Netanyahu’s house and the Likud Party headquarters, lighting bonfires and chanting slogans, including, “Stop the war. Free Gaza from Hamas, free us from Bibi.” The police arrested multiple protesters and assaulted journalists. 

On the same day, Israel’s Minster of Defence, Yoav Gallant, criticised the government for prioritising IDF control of the Philadelphi Corridor over a hostage deal, calling the move “a moral disgrace.”

On 1 September, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) recovered six hostages’ bodies from tunnels under Gaza’s Rafah city. On the same day, Israel’s opposition leader, Yair Lapid, called a nationwide general strike to pressure the government to reach a hostage rescue deal. Later in the day, massive crowds gathered in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, and Eilat. The protesters marched to the IDF Headquarters, chanting: “We want them back alive,” “(Ceasefire) Now! Now!” They carried symbolic coffins and wore yellow ribbons to honour the hostages. Lior Rudaeff, son of a hostage, said: “If you hadn’t sabotaged a deal again and again…who were murdered in captivity would be here today with us, alive.” 

Separately, protesters blocked Israel’s Ayalon Highway. The demonstrators lit fires, set off fireworks, and placed sharp objects on the road. Israel’s police declared the demonstrations illegal, arresting 30 protesters. The police used water cannons, tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the protesters. 
 
Issues at large
First, the mounting pressure on Netanyahu. According to Israel’s Channel 12, public pressure on Netanyahu is growing, with 44 per cent of Israelis believing that he should resign and 64 per cent favouring a hostage deal. According to the Times of Israel, the protesters included Israel’s highly influential public sector workers. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which represents the relatives of Israeli captives, also enjoy popular support. The protests began in Tel Aviv but soon expanded to key Israeli cities, including the port city of Haifa and the strategically crucial city of Jerusalem.

Second, the government’s response. For Netanyahu and his far-right ministers, the protesters were helping Hamas by advocating a ceasefire before the IDF could eliminate the armed group. Although the protests have been largely peaceful, the police violently dispersed the crowds if they damaged public property or obstructed roads. Furthermore, the government refused to pay railway workers who went on strike.

Third, Netanyahu’s resistance. The far-right parties, Smotrich’s Religious Zionism and Ben Gvir’s Jewish Power, control 14 out of 64 seats in Netanyahu’s coalition, making them essential for the latter’s majority in the 120-seat Knesset. According to Al Jazeera, both far-right leaders have threatened to withdraw their support if Netanyahu agrees to a ceasefire, making it unlikely that he would accept the protesters’ demands.

Fourth, Netanyahu and the far-right. For Netanyahu, Smotrich and Ben-Gvir, destroying Hamas takes priority over rescuing hostages, conceding the Philadelphi Corridor would give the armed group incentives to kill more hostages, and Israel’s new demand of controlling the Corridor was necessary to prevent Hamas from reconstituting its forces. For Gallant, opposition parties and protesters, Netanyahu should agree to a ceasefire-hostage exchange deal and rescue the remaining captives because Hamas cannot be destroyed. Furthermore, they believe the Israeli leader introduced new demands to prolong his stint in office and should resign.
 
In perspective
With massive participation from labour unions, the ongoing protests will likely contribute to Netanyahu’s declining popularity. However, with national elections scheduled in 2026, opposition parties’ failed demands for an early election, and Netanyahu’s staunch far-right support base, the protests are unlikely to change Netanyahu’s endgames and priorities.


Ukraine: Russia’s Drone attacks
Padmashree Anandhan

In the news
On 2 September, the Russian Ministry of Defence reported on targeting Ukraine’s defence industry enterprises using long-range and attack unmanned aerial vehicles in Kharkiv. The ministry stated: “The Sever Group of Forces in Volchansk and Liptsy directions hit formations of 71st Jaeger Brigade, 3rd Assault Brigade of the AFU, and 36th Marine Brigade near Kharkov and Volchansk (Kharkov region).”

On 1 September, Ukraine’s military claimed Russia’s ballistic missiles and power-guided bomb attack on Kharkiv city resulting in the death of 40. The attack comes as a counter to Ukraine’s drone attack on energy facilities including an oil refinery in Moscow. According to the report in The New York Times, nearly ten explosions were observed across Kharkiv city. Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said: “Every such strike on Kharkiv and our other cities and towns proves the correctness of our tactics, particularly in the Kursk region — we must push the war back to where it came from, into Russia.”

On 21 August, Russia’s Ministry of Defence claimed to have deterred the largest drone attack by Ukraine against its two energy facilities, Konakovo Power Station and an oil refinery in Moscow. The ministry stated: “Last night, while the Kiev regime was trying to carry out a terrorist attack using unmanned aerial vehicles on the territory of the Russian Federation, on duty air defence systems shot down and intercepted 158 fixed-wing UAVs.”

Issues at large
First, Russia’s retaliatory attacks using drones. Since the delivery of the West’s advanced air defence systems, the frequency of attacks in Russia has multiplied. This ranges from targeting the airfields, energy infrastructure and military brigades. The Kursk operation provided an additional advantage for the Ukrainian forces to launch deeper attacks into the Russian territory. This shows how Russian defence has lowered to prevent damage and how Ukrainian air defences have strengthened from Western support. Since 2023, the intensity of drone attacks in airfields (Ryazan and Saratov) and Belgorod has increased and has slowly expanded further into Russia. 

Second, targeting the Kharkiv city. Kharkiv located 40 kilometres south of the Russian border is strategically important as it is home to the largest Ukrainian military brigades and functions as an intersection between Russia’s Rostov-on Don to Crimea. Earlier in 2023, Russian troops advanced from one settlement to another in the north of Kharkiv due to its strategic advantage to target. Since 2024, southern Ukraine has been the focus due to geographical proximity. It has also been easier for Russia to maintain its position in southern and eastern Ukraine due to its location and use it for quick retaliation against Ukraine’s incursive attacks.

Third, the West’s air-defence support. Compared to Ukraine’s November 2022 counteroffensive and the 2024 cross-border offensive into Kursk, the West’s support has upgraded from advanced military equipment and defence systems to advanced air defences. This includes “12 National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) and munitions, more than 2,000 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, Patriot air defense batteries, HAWK air defense systems, AIM-7, RIM-7, and AIM-9M missiles for air defense” and relevant equipment to integrate west’s launchers, missiles and existing air defence systems. The challenge faced by the Ukrainian military over the delayed US aid package no longer exists. It helped the Ukrainian military to defend its ground and expand its strikes into Russia. 

In perspective
First, Ukraine’s cry to showcase its capability. Taking the ongoing Kursk operation and the recent drone attacks across Russia is rather political than strategic. Russia which was selectively attacking Ukrainian military brigades and energy infrastructure is now provoked by Ukraine to rethink its internal security. However, Russia has been projected among the West to have downplayed the Kursk incursion, it has been able to defend and counter the missile attacks targeted inside. From the overall war point, this can be seen as Ukraine’s act to showcase its improved aerial attacking capabilities and to deceive its previous territorial losses.

Second, the tacit West. Since the start of the war, the debate over the supply and usage of Western defence systems has transcended. From sending defence equipment and ground defence systems to advanced air defences the debates have always circled to prevent the escalation of the war. Continuing into the third year, the barricades to supply F-16s and usage of west-supplied defence systems into Russian territory no longer stand restricted. Militarily and politically the West has announced its support to Ukraine for the Kursk invasion and the missile launched into Russia. The implicitness of the West has given larger ground for Ukraine to further its attacks.


Issues in Peace and Conflict This Week:
Regional Roundups

Rohini Reenum, Femy Francis, Anu Maria Joseph, Padmashree Anandhan, Ayan Datta, Samruddi Pathak, Sayeka Ghosh and Neha Tresa George

China, East, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific
China: Row with the Philippines after vessels collide in the South China Sea
On 31 August, BBC News reported that China and the Philippines accused each other of deliberately ramming coast guard vessels in the South China Sea. The collision occurred on the Sabina Shoal claimed by both countries. The China Coast Guard called on the Philippines to withdraw from Sabina Shoal, promising to combat all provocative acts. Meanwhile, the Philippines Coast Guard informed that the vessel, Teresa Magbanua, will not be removed despite harassment, bullying, and intimidation by China. Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela stated that the vessel sustained damages during the collision. The US Ambassador to the Philippines Mary Kay L Carlson condemned China's “multiple dangerous violations of international law.”  Carlson reaffirmed the US’s support for the Philippines amidst fears of a larger confrontation in the South China Sea. 
 
China: PIF demanded to scrap the Taiwan reference
On 30 August, The Guardian reported that China’s regional envoy demanded the scrapping of the Taiwan language during the Pacific leaders’ summit. The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) summit in Tonga brought Australia, New Zealand, and 16 Pacific Island countries together. Three of them have diplomatic relations with Taiwan. China’s special envoy for the Pacific Qian Bo said: “It was a surprising mistake made by someone and it must be corrected. Beijing’s position that China should be seen as the representative on behalf of the whole of China, including Taiwan and the mainland.” China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated: “Any attempt by the Taiwan authorities to brush up their sense of presence by rubbing shoulders with the forum can only be self-deceptive.”

China: Anti-discrimination investigation into Canadian tariffs
On 3 September, China announced anti-discrimination and anti-dumping investigations into Canadian tariffs. This was in response to Canada’s recent 100 per cent tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) and a 25 per cent tariff on Chinese steel and aluminium. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce expressed dissatisfaction with Canada’s “discriminatory unilateral restrictions” and plans to challenge these actions through the World Trade Organization (WTO). China announced an investigation into the potential dumping of Canadian rapeseed and related chemical products, citing a 170 per cent increase in Canadian rapeseed exports to China in 2023. The ministry noted that this surge had adversely impacted China’s domestic industries. A spokesperson emphasised that China will proceed with the investigations “by domestic laws and regulations and in line with WTO rules.”

China: Xinjiang Regional People’s Congress condemns US sanctions 
On 2 September, a resolution passed by the Xinjiang Regional People’s Congress opposed US sanctions on companies in Xinjiang as “political manipulation and economic bullying” under the guise of human rights protection. The sanctions under the accusations of “forced labor” target key industries including textiles and silicon-based solar products, harming Xinjiang’s economic development and livelihood. A deputy to the regional congress, Anwar Abdullah, criticised the US for preventing Xinjiang’s growth and said: “Through sanctions, people in Xinjiang lose their right to development.” The resolution calls for the US to halt these unwarranted sanctions and restore a fair market environment. It urges local governments and judicial authorities to support affected companies in expanding markets, boosting innovation, and protecting their legal rights. 
 
Taiwan: China should reclaim the ceded land from Russia, says President Lai
On 2 September, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te challenged China’s claim on the country. He commented that if Beijing was motivated by territorial integrity, it would have sought to reclaim land ceded to Russia in the 1858 Treaty of Aigun. Lai pointed out that while China criticises Taiwan’s governance and threatens force, it has not demanded the return of territory from Russia, despite the treaty being an “unequal” agreement imposed on China during the Qing dynasty. Lai argued: “China's intention to attack and annex Taiwan is not because of what any one person or political party in Taiwan says or does. It is not for the sake of territorial integrity that China wants to annex Taiwan.” 

Japan: Typhoon Shanshan causes havoc 
On 31 August, BBC reported on typhoon Shanshan, causing widespread disruption in Japan. The level-five warning was issued to millions of residents in the southern island of Kyushu after a storm approached with winds of up to 252 kilometres per hour. After the landfall, the typhoon weakened to a severe tropical storm and shifted northeast, expecting up to 300 millimetres of rainfall. Japan’s Meteorological Agency advised people to be aware of landslides, flooding, and overflowing rivers. Heavy rain was witnessed in Gifu and Mie on 31 August. Special typhoon warnings were declared in Japan in cases of powerful storms similar to Typhoon Nanmadol in 2022.

Pacific Island countries: Migration to Aotearoa over climate change issues
On 3 September, RNZ reported on the people of Pacific Island countries planning to migrate to Aotearoa due to climate change. World Vision advocacy and research advisor Olivia Yates said: “Aotearoa's current immigration settings are not suitable for people migrating for climate-related reasons; termed climate mobility. Our immigration is set up to cater more to employment pathways than to address climate mobility. The Pacific Access Category visa provides residency to 500 people from Fiji, 150 from Kiribati, 500 from Tonga, and 250 from Tuvalu annually. Although known as a humanitarian visa, applicants must also be able to read, write, and speak English and the costs associated with securing a visa and setting up a life here are having the opposite effect of humanitarian.” In the 2023 Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting, climate mobility from the Pacific was first recognised globally. The forum stated that people are migrating because of climate-related issues and alarms Pacific states to ensure migration through official pathways with security, safety, and dignity. 

Vietnam: To boost military ties with the Philippines
On 30 August, Vietnam and the Philippines announced plans to enhance defence and military relations and collaborate on maritime security amidst tensions in the South China Sea. Vietnamese Minister of Defence Phan Van Giang and his Filipino counterpart Gilberto Teodoro held talks in Manila. The Philippines Ministry of Defence stated: “The ministers expressed their unwavering commitment to deepen defence and military cooperation through continued interaction and engagements at all levels.” They agreed to sign a defence cooperation deal and promised a peaceful settlement of disputes. They shared the importance of maintaining “peace, stability, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation in the South China Sea.”

Myanmar: Large-scale killing of women by junta, AAPP report
On 3 September, a report by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) said that 1,132 women had been killed and 5,649 were arrested by the Myanmar junta, since the coup of 2021. Since the coup, women have been at the forefront of anti-military protests. This resulted in widespread killings, arrests, torture and sexual violence. The report suggests that the main cause of death is “shelling, bombing, and torture to death under interrogation in prisons and police stations.” They were subjected to severe physical, emotional and sexual abuse during the interrogations. 

South Asia
Pakistan: Attacks in Buner, Mianwali, Quetta and Bajaur 
On 1 September, a bomb blast in Quetta and Bajaur killed one and injured four. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Separately, in Bajaur district, a case was filed after an IED went off in Salarzai tehsil. On the same day, two policemen sustained injuries after more than a dozen Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists attacked a checkpoint in Mianwali. Punjab police spokesperson said: “Around 12-14 Khawarij terrorists took advantage of the darkness of the night to attack the Qubal Khel check post with rocket launchers and hand grenades.” However, the terrorists were successfully driven away. The spokesperson added that the police at the checkpoint were “on alert.” On 2 September, “unknown miscreants” torched a government primary school in the Buner district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the District Police Officer (DPO) of the Buner district, “no human loss or injury has been reported.” Attacks were reportedly perpetrated by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). 

Pakistan: PIPS report reveals surge in terrorist attacks in August 
On 3 September, Dawn reviewed the recent report published by the Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS). It reported 59 terror incidents across Pakistan in August compared to 38 incidents in July. 28 terrorist attacks took place in Balochistan, killing 57 people and injuring 84. The causalities were attributed to recent attacks by the banned Balochistan Liberation Army. In the neighbouring province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 29 terror-related attacks were reported, killing 25 and injuring 80 others. The majority of these attacks were orchestrated by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group, Lashkar-i-Islam and Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K). Punjab reported two attacks and two injuries. The security forces and counterterrorism departments conducted 12 anti-militant operations in August compared to 11 in July. Eight of these operations were conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and four in Balochistan. A total of 88 militants were killed in these operations and 18 security personnel including army soldiers and police officers lost their lives. 

Afghanistan: Explosion in southern Kabul kills six
On 2 September, an explosion in the Qala-e-Bakhtiar area of southern Kabul resulted in the death of six civilians, including one woman. No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack. Kabul police spokesperson said that it was a suicide bombing.

Bangladesh: Jamaat-e-Islami seeks balanced relations with China
On 28 August, Business Today reported that the chief of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, Shafiqur Rahman, stated that his party sought “balanced and stable ties” with global powers like China and the US in an increasingly globalised and interconnected world. He added that his party hoped India would be “a friend and play a responsible role in bilateral ties,” and that there must be a policy of non-interference in internal affairs. According to Rahman, the party wants “an equal and balanced relationship” with South Asian countries.

The Middle East and Africa
Israel: Government agrees to “humanitarian pauses” for polio vaccinations
On 29 August, according to Al Jazeera, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that Israel agreed to three days of “humanitarian pauses” in specific areas of Gaza during specific times of the day. WHO spokesperson Margaret Harries stated: “We have to ensure that the vaccinators can move around in safety and that parents and children can reach the vaccination points in safety.” She added that Gaza was a “perfect storm” for the spread of the polio virus because “You’ve got no clean water, you’ve got poor sanitation, you’ve got overcrowding.” Separately, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that vaccinations would begin from 1 September. 

Israel: Troops raid West Bank towns, destroy infrastructure, and displace families
On 3 September, Al Jazeera reported that Israel’s military carried out massive raids in the West Bank during the previous week. On 1 September, Wafa news agency reported that Israeli soldiers forcibly evacuated families in Jenin’s Abdullah Azzam, ad-Damj, al-Suha, and al-Faluja neighbourhoods. Furthermore, the Israeli army destroyed 70 per cent of Jenin’s roads and 20 kilometres of its sewage and water pipelines, leaving 80 per cent of the city without access to essential services. On 31 August, Israeli forces demolished homes in Jenin’s al-Jabriyat neighbourhood, and one Israeli soldier died in clashes with Palestinian fighters. On 30 August, the troops withdrew from West Bank’s Tulkarem and Tubas towns and intensified their attacks on Jenin, killing 21 Palestinians. On 29 August, Israeli forces blocked access to hospitals and killed eight Palestinians in the West Bank’s Jenin governorate. 

The UAE: President pardons Bangladeshis convicted for protesting against Hasina
On 3 September, Al Jazeera reported that UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan pardoned 57 Bangladeshi citizens imprisoned for participating in protests in UAE against the Sheikh Hasina government. The Bangladeshis will be released and deported. Previously, a UAE court convicted them for “crimes of gathering in a public place and protesting against their home government with the intent to incite unrest.” 

The Democratic Republic of Congo: 129 people killed in an attempted prison break
On 3 September, Al Jazeera reported that at least 129 people were killed in the central Makala prison in the DRC while trying to escape. Minister of Interior Shabani Lukoo said that the prisoners broke out while the building’s administrative section caught fire. Lukoo stated: “The provisional toll is 129 dead, including 24 by gunfire, after warning.” Makala is the largest prison in the DRC which holds 1,5000 inmates. Minister of Justice Constant Mutamba called the prison break a “premediated act of sabotage” and stated: “Investigations are underway to identify and severely punish those who instigated these acts of sabotage. They will receive a stern response.”

Burkina Faso: Russia to withdraw 100 paramilitary forces to fight in Ukraine
On 31 August, BBC reported on Russia withdrawing 100 paramilitary forces from Burkina Faso to help in the war in Ukraine. The announcement was made on the Telegram page of the Russian private military company. Russian paramilitary forces have been fighting insurgency in Burkina Faso since 2023 after the withdrawal of the French forces. The development comes a week after 300 people were killed in Burkina Faso’s Barsalogho region in an attack by an al-Qaeda-linked armed group, Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM).

Europe and The Americas
Ukraine: Russian missile attacks in Kyiv, Sumy and Kharkiv 
On 2 September, Politico reported on the Russian missile attack on a school in Kyiv. According to Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv city's military administration, the air defence forces intercepted several cruise and ballistic missiles out of the 20 fired above Kyiv. The attack led to a fire in four districts. Two people were injured. The Russian forces were reported to have attacked Kharkiv and Sumy regions with another 15 missiles. In the Sumy region, Russian forces hit a social and psychological rehabilitation centre for orphans. Although there were no children at that time, 18 residents of the nearby houses were reported to be injured.

Poland: 85 years since Nazi Germany’s invasion
On 1 September, Poland marked 85 years since Nazi Germany’s invasion. The Polish city of Wielun became the first civilian target of Nazi Germany’s bombing in 1939. A solemn ceremony was held in Wielun which was attended by the ambassador of Germany Robert Rohde and the President of Poland Andrzej Duda. During the ceremony, Duda recalled that they had forgiven yet remember the killing of six million Poles during the Second World War. He reiterated the demand for German reparations for the loss of Polish lives and damage to Poland’s economy during the War. The current government demands reparation totalling EUR 1.3 trillion. However, Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk comes from a pro-EU party and has toned down the demand for reparations. On the 85th anniversary, Tusk reminded Polish people of the ongoing war in Europe. He referred to Germany that it is not enough to “bend your head in guilt.” He added that the lesson learnt from the previous war is that “never stand alone.” He promised that Poland would never stand against any aggressor alone. Tusk emphasised the strength of the European army. 

Hungary: Colt CZ to expand production capacity of small arms
On 30 August, Colt CZ, one of the world’s leading small arms manufacturers based in the Czech Republic, announced its production expansion in Hungary. It is one of the leading companies manufacturing firearms, tactical accessories and ammunition for military and law enforcement, personal protection, hunting and sport shooting. It started a joint venture with Hungary in early 2023 and hopes to expand production capacity through new firearms in Kiskunfélegyháza (southern Hungary). The new factory set up in Hungary would incorporate “manufacturing processes, robotics, fully automated turning and milling centres, and advanced surface treatment equipment.” Their partnership aimed to “equip the Hungarian Defence Forces with CZ firearms and to produce handguns for global export from Hungary.”

Venezuela: The US seizes Maduro’s plane 
On 2 September, the US seized a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Moros. The US government said that the plane had been bought illegally for USD 13 million. It was smuggled to Venezuela. Meanwhile, the Foreign Minister of Venezuela Yvan Gil denounced the seizure, calling it an act of “piracy.” Gil stated: “The US has justified itself with the coercive measures that they unilaterally and illegally impose around the world.” An investigation by the US Department of Justice found that people affiliated with Maduro allegedly used a Caribbean-based shell company to hide their involvement in the plane’s illegal purchase from a company based in Florida in 2022. The aircraft was then illegally exported from the US to Venezuela through the Caribbean in April 2023. 


About the authors
Rohini Reenum is a PhD Scholar at NIAS. Padmashree Anandhan and Anu Maria Joseph are Research Associates at NIAS. Femy Francis, Neha Tresa George, Sayeka Ghosh and Nuha Aamina are Research Assistants at NIAS. Samruddi Pathak is a Research Intern at NIAS. Ayan Datta is a Postgraduate Student at the University of Hyderabad.


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Unsuccessful Offensive, Drone Attacks and Economic Challenges
June 2026 | CWA # 2165

Himani Pant

Europe (April-June 2026)
End of the Orban Era, Political Fragmentation, Tightening of Migration Rules and Continuing Economic Slowdown
June 2026 | CWA # 2160

Radhika M Agarwal

The War in Ukraine:
Ukraine's Crimea Campaign, The Belarus Standoff, and Russia's Aerial Bombardment
June 2026 | CWA # 2159

Madhura Meenakshi Tanikella

The US-Iran MoU
Renewed strikes, Persistent disagreements, and a Fragile Agreement
June 2026 | CWA # 2158

Anu Maria Joseph

June 2026 | CWA # 2154

Madhura Meenakshi Tanikella

The G7 Summit 2026
Four Takeaways on Economic security, Critical minerals, and Consensus on Ukraine and Iran
June 2026 | CWA # 2153

Global Politics Team

The US-Iran MoU
The War in Ukraine I Anti-immigrant violence in South Africa I Ultra Orthodox Jews' protests in Israel
June 2026 | CWA # 2150

Madhura Meenakshi Tanikella

The War in Ukraine:
Massive drone attacks, Europe's support for Ukraine, and a Distant ceasefire
June 2026 | CWA # 2149

Brighty Ann Sarah

The US-Iran MoU:
Asymmetric Gains and Implementation Challenges
June 2026 | CWA # 2143

Aishal Hab Yousuf 

Sri Lanka and Press Freedom:
Five Takeaways on Political influence, Legal mechanisms to control, Ethnic sensitivities and History of State intimidation
June 2026 | CWA # 2142

Glynnis Winona B

Bhutan and Press Freedom:
Four takeaways on Regulatory control, Economic fragility, and Social constraints
June 2026 | CWA # 2141

Aishal Hab Yousuf

Maldives and Press Freedom:
Four takeaways on the influence of democracy, legislation, and state funding
June 2026 | CWA # 2140

Nithin V

Pakistan and Press Freedom:
Four takeaways Military influence, cyber laws, political instability, and youth-driven digital journalism
June 2026 | CWA # 2138

Siddhi Halyur

Nepal and Press Freedom:
Three takeaways on Political constraints, Missing legal protection and Funding issues
June 2026 | CWA # 2129

Anu Maria Joseph

Conflicts in Africa This Week:
The Ebola fear in DR Congo and the Elections in Ethiopia amidst conflicts
May 2026 | CWA # 2128

NIAS Global Politics Team

May 2026 | CWA # 2126

Aparna A Nair

The Shenzhou-23 Mission:
China's Space Missions, Technology, and Infrastructure
May 2026 | CWA # 2124

Glynnis Winona B

The Crisis in Cuba:
The US Sanctions, Energy Crisis, and Economic Instability
May 2026 | CWA # 2123

Akshath Kaimal

The Ebola and the DR Congo:
Multiple Outbreaks, Fragile Healthcare System, and Ineffective Global Responses
May 2026 | CWA # 2122

Radhika M Agarwal

The War in Ukraine:
Ballistic missiles, Nuclear drills with Belarus, and the Czech ammunition initiative
May 2026 | CWA # 2120

Brighty Ann Sarah

Conflicts in the Middle East
The US-Iran War Week Thirteen: Escalating Hostilities, Tenuous Ceasefire and Tense Negotiations
May 2026 | CWA # 2119

Anu Maria Joseph

Conflicts in Africa
The Ebola spread in DR Congo, The Faye-Sonko split in Senegal, and the Deepening US military involvement in Nigeria
May 2026 | CWA # 2117

Lekshmi MK

Arctic cooperation, Climate diplomacy, and Trade diversification
May 2026 | CWA # 2116

Yesasvi Koganti

Deepening Energy, AI, Defence, and Maritime Cooperation
May 2026 | CWA # 2115

Aparna A Nair

The Putin-Xi Summit
Trade, Technology, Security, and Pipeline
May 2026 | CWA # 2114

Glynnis Winona B

What makes the UAE a global player?
Explaining the Governance, Economy, People, and Strategic Influence of a Small Middle Eastern State
May 2026 | CWA # 2113

Aishal Hab Yousuf

Sri Lanka and the US-Iran War:
Rising oil imports, Austerity measures and State capacity
May 2026 | CWA # 2111

NIAS Global Politics Team

The Trump-Xi Summit
The Africa Forward Summit 2026 I North Korea's Constitutional Amendment 2026
May 2026 | CWA # 2110

Aishal Hab Yousuf

The Trump-Xi Summit:
Managing Strategic Competition through Trade, Technology, and Diplomacy
May 2026 | CWA # 2105

Rohini Reenum

Four reasons why Tehran insists on including Hezbollah
May 2026 | CWA # 2103

Akshath Kaimal

Complex Geography, Multiple Insurgencies, and an Escalating Humanitarian Crisis
May 2026 | CWA # 2092

NIAS Global Politics Team

The US-Iran War, Week Ten
CW Column on Middle East: Escalating Israeli Aggression in Lebanon I UAE's Covert Manoeuvres
May 2026 | CWA # 2091

Brighty Ann Sarah

Conflicts in the Middle East:
Escalating Israeli Aggression in Lebanon I UAEs Covert Manoeuvres
May 2026 | CWA # 2090

Brighty Ann Sarah

The US-Iran War, Week Ten:
Fraying Ceasefire, Renewed Negotiations and the Risk of a Stalemate
May 2026 | CWA # 2088

Nithin V

King Charles's US Visit:
Emphasis on strong bilateral relations, democratic values and security cooperation
May 2026 | CWA # 2086

Aishal Hab Yousuf

UAE's Exit from OPEC:
Implications for the Middle East and the Energy Market
May 2026 | CWA # 2083

Brighty Ann Sarah

The US-Iran War, Week Nine:
Deadlocked Negotiations, Competing Agendas and Domestic Pressure
May 2026 | CWA # 2082

Akshath Kaimal

Escalating Violence in Mali:
Between Ethnic Insurgencies, Jihadist Attacks, and Military Coups
April 2026 | CWA # 2079

Aishal Hab Yousuf

Japans New Defence Posture:
From Post-War Pacifism to Strategic Recalibration and Autonomy
April 2026 | CWA # 2074

Brighty Ann Sarah

Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire:
Asymmetric Terms, Fragile Truce and Israeli Occupation
April 2026 | CWA # 2073

Akshath Kaimal

The US-Iran War, Week Eight:
A Fragile Ceasefire, Attempts to Control Hormuz and the Stalled Talks in Islamabad
April 2026 | CWA # 2072

Anu Maria Joseph

Three Years of War in Sudan
Prolonged Stalemate, Humanitarian Cost, External Interventions and Regional Fallouts
April 2026 | CWA # 2069

Padmashree Anandhan

The War in Ukraine
Expanding Drone Warfare, Russia's Strategic Patience and Ukraine's Diplomatic Outreach
April 2026 | CWA # 2068

Femy Francis 

China-Japan Tensions
Escalating Defence Posturing and Economic Decoupling
April 2026 | CWA # 2067

Anu Maria Joseph

Conflicts in Africa
Continuing Conflicts in Sudan, South Sudan and DR Congo, Security issues in Nigeria, and Political Instability in Madagascar
April 2026 | CWA # 2066

Akshath Kaimal

The Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict
Recurrent Clashes, Defiant Taliban, Contesting Narratives and Emerging Chinas Role
April 2026 | CWA # 2065

Lakshmi Venugopal Menon

The Middle East (JanMar 2026):
The US-Iran War, Israel-Hamas Conflict and their interconnected fallouts
April 2026 | CWA # 2064

Anwesha Ghosh

Afghanistan (JanMar 2026):
Gender Repression, Leadership Rifts, Regional Realignments and Clashes with Pakistan
April 2026 | CWA # 2063

Ramya B

Russia (Jan-Mar 2026)
Assertive Military Posture, Attempts for an Economic Turnaround and Search for Partners
April 2026 | CWA # 2062

Himani Pant

Europe (Jan-Mar 2026)
Trade diversification & FTAs, Increased defence spending, Tightening irregular migration and Economic slowdown
April 2026 | CWA # 2061

S Shaji

Africa (Jan-Mar 2026)
Elections, Civil Wars, Militancy and Peace Initiatives
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 # 2055

Haans J Freddy

East Asia (Jan-Mar 2026)
Chinas military operations near Taiwan, Japan-China tensions and South Koreas security challenges
April 2026 | CWA # 2054

Amrita Jash

Chinas External Landscape (Jan-Mar 2026):
Regional assertion, Pragmatic recalibration with the West and Avoiding military entanglement in the Middle East
April 2026 | CWA # 2052

Shreya Upadhyay

The United States(Jan-Mar2026)
Tariffs, Ukraine, Iran and Operationalization of Trumps World Order
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 # 2024

Lekshmi MK

The UN and the Iran-US War
UNSC Resolution 2817 between Clear and Unified Message and Manifest Injustice
March 2026 | CWA # 2023

Femy Francis

Chinas Two Sessions 2026
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 # 2012

Padmashree Anandhan

The War in Ukraine
Long-range strikes, Defence adaptation and the EUs energy dependence
March 2026 | CWA # 2010

Mahesh Bhatta

Nepal Elections 2026
The Rise of the New and the Fall of the Old
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

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

Yesasvi Koganti

PM Modis Visit to Israel
From bilateral ties to a special strategic partnership
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
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?
February 2026 | CWA # 1959

Yesasvi Koganti

UK and China
PM Keir Starmers visit and the Recalibration of Economic, Strategic, and Domestic ties
January 2026 | CWA # 1946

Preetha Renganarayanan

The Davos Summit 2026
Five Major Takeaways from The World Economic Forum
December 2025 | CWA # 1931

Padmashree Anandhan

NATO Summit 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1924

Padmashree Anandhan

NATO Summit 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1914

Preetha Renganarayanan

November 2025 | CWA # 1841

IPRI Team

October 2025 | CWA # 1828

Brighty Ann Sarah

October 2025 | CWA # 1827

GP Team

September 2025 | CWA # 1819

Ayan Datta

Africa
September 2025 | CWA # 1816

Brighty Ann Sarah

The Middle East
September 2025 | CWA # 1815

Anshuman Behera

South Asia
September 2025 | CWA # 1814

Anshuman Behera

South Asia
September 2025 | CWA # 1812

Kasvi Batra

China, East Asia and Southeast Asia
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 # 1796

Ditipriya Ghosh

August 2025 | CWA # 1795

Anu Maria Joseph

August 2025 | CWA # 1790

GP Team

The World This Week#323-324
The Trump-Putin meeting & the US-China tariff extension
August 2025 | CWA # 1787

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

What is the background? And what does it mean?
August 2025 | CWA # 1786

Astha Panda

Fewer births, Smaller families and Out-migration
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 # 1773

Lekshmi MK

July 2025 | CWA # 1772

Kasvi Batra

Another setback for the ruling party
July 2025 | CWA # 1771

Swati Sood

Prioritizing Neighbors
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 # 1768

IPRI Team

July 2025 | CWA # 1767

Naomi Miriam Mathew

Minerals, Markets, and Military
July 2025 | CWA # 1765

Kasvi Batra

Balancing Economic Interests, Strategic Tensions and a Soft Power Recalibration
July 2025 | CWA # 1762

Lekshmi MK

What is the phenomenon? What are its effects? And who are more vulnerable?
July 2025 | CWA # 1760

NIAS Global Politics Team

July 2025 | CWA # 1759

Padmashree Anandhan

July 2025 | CWA # 1750

Swati Sood

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 # 1744

Chittrothu Vaihali

EU-Canada Summit 2025
What is security and defence partnership all about?
July 2025 | CWA # 1743

M Kejia

A Significant Visit for a Road to Strategic Partnership
July 2025 | CWA # 1742

IPRI Team

Conflict Weekly # 287-88
The 12 Day War and the Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal
July 2025 | CWA # 1739

Swati Sood 

Why now, what next?
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

What was the recent China-PIC joint statement about? What it says, and what it means?
June 2025 | CWA # 1731

Farhaz Rashid Ahmed

Where does the Black Lives Matter Movement stand today?
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 # 1722

Rizwana Banu S

Why is Diego Garcia important to the US?
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  

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 # 1711

Gauri Gupta

June 2025 | CWA # 1709

IPRI Team

Conflict Weekly #284-285
Cambodia-Thailand Border Tensions, Protests in the US, and the Indigenous Mori question in New Zealand
June 2025 | CWA # 1708

Santhiya M

The RPP and UML showcase their strength in the streets of Kathmandu
June 2025 | CWA # 1706

Merin Treesa Alex

Instability to possible stability
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 # 1702

Lekshmi MK

June 2025 | CWA # 1701

Santhiya M

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 # 1698

Gauri Gupta

June 2025 | CWA # 1694

Aashish Ganeshan

The US:
Harvard vs Trump Administration
June 2025 | CWA # 1693

Fleur Elizabeth Philip

The focus on Politics, Trade and Defence
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
May 2025 | CWA # 1688

Ayan Datta

Gaza
May 2025 | CWA # 1685

Aparna A Nair

UK-EU Summit:
First step towards a reset
May 2025 | CWA # 1684

Farhaz Rashid Ahmed

No clear winners, yet
May 2025 | CWA # 1683

Aashish Ganeshan

Elections in Portugal:
The Rise of Chega Party and the Search for Political Stability
May 2025 | CWA # 1680

Padmashree Anandhan

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 # 1674

Anu Maria Joseph

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 # 1669

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

On Memory, Justice, Diplomacy, Strategy, and Narratives
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?
April 2025 | CWA # 1658

GP Team

April 2025 | CWA # 1657

Abhishiktha S Kumar

Who wants the King to return and who opposes it?
April 2025 | CWA # 1655

IPRI Team

April 2025 | CWA # 1642

Esther Gamako Zugwai

March 2025 | CWA # 1641

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

March 2025 | CWA # 1639

Anu Maria Joseph

March 2025 | CWA # 1634

Nuha Aamina

March 2025 | CWA # 1622

GP Team

March 2025 | CWA # 1621

Vaneeta

March 2025 | CWA # 1613

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

March 2025 | CWA # 1609

IPRI Team

January 2025 | CWA # 1594

Ayan Datta

February 2025 | CWA # 1592

South Asia Brief Team

February 2025 | CWA # 1591

GP Team

February 2025 | CWA # 1590

IPRI Team

December 2024 | CWA # 1579

Sayeka Ghosh

January 2025 | CWA # 1573

Vaneeta

January 2025 | CWA # 1570

Vaneeta

January 2025 | CWA # 1565

GP Team

January 2025 | CWA # 1563

IPRI Team

January 2025 | CWA # 1562

Ayan Datta

December 2024 | CWA # 1555

Nupur Priya

November 2024 | CWA # 1544

Ayan Datta

November 2024 | CWA # 1537

Rohini Reenum

October 2024 | CWA # 1522

Advik S Mohan

October 2024 | CWA # 1480

IPRI Team

October 2024 | CWA # 1479

GP Team

September 2024 | CWA # 1476

Advik S Mohan

September 2024 | CWA # 1472

IPRI Team

August 2024 | CWA # 1465

IPRI Team

August 2024 | CWA # 1458

Samruddhi Pathak

August 2024 | CWA # 1457

Padmashree Anandhan

August 2024 | CWA # 1448

IPRI Team

August 2024 | CWA # 1446

IPRI Team

August 2024 | CWA # 1445

Anu Maria Joseph

August 2024 | CWA # 1444

Ayan Datta

August 2024 | CWA # 1442

Vetriselvi Baskaran

August 2024 | CWA # 1437

Prajwal T V

August 2024 | CWA # 1427

Ken B Varghese

July 2024 | CWA # 1416

GP Team

July 2024 | CWA # 1413

Ramya B

July 2024 | CWA # 1404

Vetriselvi Baskaran

July 2024 | CWA # 1392

Ayan Datta

June 2024 | CWA # 1377

GP Team

June 2024 | CWA # 1368

Ayan Datta & Sayeka Ghosh

June 2024 | CWA # 1355

GP Team

June 2024 | CWA # 1349

Padmashree Anandhan

June 2024 | CWA # 1339

LS Hareesh

May 2024 | CWA # 1336

Femy Francis

May 2024 | CWA # 1330

Akhil Ajith

May 2024 | CWA # 1321

Akhil Ajith

May 2024 | CWA # 1320

Femy Francis

May 2024 | CWA # 1318

Akhil Ajith

May 2024 | CWA # 1311

Akhil Ajith

May 2024 | CWA # 1310

Dhriti Mukherjee

May 2024 | CWA # 1308

GP Team

May 2024 | CWA # 1307

IPRI Team

April 2024 | CWA # 1286

Karthik Manoharan

April 2024 | CWA # 1282

Femy Francis

April 2024 | CWA # 1275

Ramya B

April 2024 | CWA # 1273

GP Team

April 2024 | CWA # 1265

Devi Chandana M

March 2024 | CWA # 1251

NIAS Africa Team

Africa This Week
March 2024 | CWA # 1246

Sivasubramanian K

March 2024 | CWA # 1243

GP Team

February 2024 | CWA # 1226

NIAS Africa Team

Africa This Week
January 2024 | CWA # 1211

Bibhu Prasad Routray

January 2024 | CWA # 1199

GP Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1152

GP Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1150

NIAS Africa Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1149

Sneha Surendran

November 2023 | CWA # 1148

GP Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1146

IPRI Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1142

GP Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1140

GP Team

July 2023 | CWA # 1114

Prerana P

June 2023 | CWA # 1113

CR Team

October 2023 | CWA # 1091

Annem Naga Bindhu Madhuri

Issues for Europe
October 2023 | CWA # 1090

Yogeswari S

October 2023 | CWA # 1087

PR Team

October 2023 | CWA # 1083

GP Team

September 2023 | CWA # 1076

IPRI Team

September 2023 | CWA # 1071

Dhriti Mukherjee

August 2023 | CWA # 1070

Ankit Singh

September 2023 | CWA # 1067

PR Team

September 2023 | CWA # 1062

Feben Itty

September 2023 | CWA # 1061

Genesy B

September 2023 | CWA # 1060

Sreeja JS

August 2023 | CWA # 1049

IPRI Team

August 2023 | CWA # 1045

NIAS Africa Team

August 2023 | CWA # 1043

Sneha Surendran

August 2023 | CWA # 1042

Nithyashree RB

August 2023 | CWA # 1038

Anu Maria Joseph

August 2023 | CWA # 1036

NIAS Africa Team

August 2023 | CWA # 1024

NIAS Africa Team

July 2023 | CWA # 1022

Ankita Dutta

July 2023 | CWA # 1019

Sneha Surendran

July 2023 | CWA # 1016

Medini Hegde

July 2023 | CWA # 1015

Ramya Balasubramanian

July 2023 | CWA # 1009

GP Team

July 2023 | CWA # 1008

IPRI Team

June 2023 | CWA # 985

GP Team

June 2023 | CWA # 977

NIAS Africa Team

June 2023 | CWA # 976

Jerry Franklin

June 2023 | CWA # 974

Akshaya S

June 2023 | CWA # 968

Rishika Yadav and Nityashree RB

May 2023 | CWA # 955

Amit Gupta

May 2023 | CWA # 953

GP Team

May 2023 | CWA # 952

Rishika Yadav

April 2023 | CWA # 943

NIAS Africa Team

April 2023 | CWA # 935

GP Team

March 2023 | CWA # 931

Himani Pant

March 2023 | CWA # 929

IPRI Team

March 2023 | CWA # 927

Indrani Talukdar

January 2023 | CWA # 922

Bhoomika Sesharaj

January 2023 | CWA # 921

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

March 2023 | CWA # 919

NIAS Africa Team

January 2023 | CWA # 901

Riya Itisha Ekka

January 2023 | CWA # 900

Apoorva Sudhakar

January 2023 | CWA # 899

Sayani Rana

January 2023 | CWA # 892

IPRI Team

January 2023 | CWA # 891

NIAS Africa Team

December 2022 | CWA # 886

Sethuraman Nadarajan

December 2022 | CWA # 879

Padmashree Anandhan

The Ukraine War
December 2022 | CWA # 872

Sapna Elsa Abraham

November 2022 | CWA # 848

Vignesh Ram

November 2022 | CWA # 838

Rishma Banerjee

Tracing Europe's droughts
November 2022 | CWA # 836

Padmashree Anandhan

November 2022 | CWA # 833

Rishma Banerjee

November 2022 | CWA # 814

IPRI Team

October 2022 | CWA # 809

Padmashree Anandhan

October 2022 | CWA # 808

Devjyoti Saha

October 2022 | CWA # 807

Dr Beena

October 2022 | CWA # 794

GP Team

September 2022 | CWA # 786

GP Team

July 2022 | CWA # 769

NIAS Africa Team

July 2022 | CWA # 762

Padmashree Anandhan

July 2022 | CWA # 760

GP Team

July 2022 | CWA # 759

IPRI Team

July 2022 | CWA # 757

IPRI Team

July 2022 | CWA # 756

NIAS Africa Team

June 2022 | CWA # 751

NIAS Africa Team

June 2022 | CWA # 743

NIAS Africa Team

April 2022 | CWA # 724

IPRI Team

April 2022 | CWA # 723

STIR Team

April 2022 | CWA # 720

GP Team

April 2022 | CWA # 719

IPRI Team

March 2022 | CWA # 707

GP Team

March 2022 | CWA # 706

IPRI Team

March 2022 | CWA # 705

NIAS Africa Team

In Focus: Libya
March 2022 | CWA # 703

IPRI Team

March 2022 | CWA # 701

GP Team

March 2022 | CWA # 697

Avishka Ashok

March 2022 | CWA # 696

Nireekshan Bollimpalli 

March 2022 | CWA # 695

IPRI Team

March 2022 | CWA # 693

PR Team

March 2022 | CWA # 692

GP Team

March 2022 | CWA # 691

IPRI Team

February 2022 | CWA # 689

GP Team

February 2022 | CWA # 688

Padmashree Anandhan

February 2022 | CWA # 685

IPRI Team

February 2022 | CWA # 683
February 2022 | CWA # 682

IPRI Team

February 2022 | CWA # 679

Porkkodi Ganeshpandian and Angkuran Dey

February 2022 | CWA # 678

Ashwin Immanuel Dhanabalan 

February 2022 | CWA # 668

Amit Gupta

January 2022 | CWA # 653

STIR Team

January 2022 | CWA # 645

Ankit Singh

January 2022 | CWA # 640

Ankit Singh

January 2022 | CWA # 639

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

January 2022 | CWA # 638

Sneha M

December 2021 | CWA # 630

GP Team

Europe in 2021
November 2021 | CWA # 613

GP Team

November 2021 | CWA # 610

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

November 2021 | CWA # 602

D. Suba Chandran

October 2021 | CWA # 595

Joeana Cera Matthews 

October 2021 | CWA # 593

Harini Madhusudhan

October 2021 | CWA # 590

Sneha M

October 2021 | CWA # 588

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

TLP is back again
October 2021 | CWA # 586

Apoorva Sudhakar

October 2021 | CWA # 584

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

September 2021 | CWA # 560

Apoorva Sudhakar

September 2021 | CWA # 550

Joeana Cera Matthews 

September 2021 | CWA # 547

Lokendra Sharma

August 2021 | CWA # 539

STIR Team

August 2021 | CWA # 533

Dincy Adlakha

August 2021 | CWA # 532

Sarthak Jain

August 2021 | CWA # 528

STIR Team

Space Tourism
July 2021 | CWA # 512

Mohamad Aseel Ummer

July 2021 | CWA # 503

GP Team

June 2021 | CWA # 498

Gurpreet Singh

May 2021 | CWA # 467

Lokendra Sharma

May 2021 | CWA # 464

GP Team

April 2021 | CWA # 456

GP Team

March 2021 | CWA # 440

IPRI Team

February 2021 | CWA # 436

IPRI Team

February 2021 | CWA # 434

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

February 2021 | CWA # 428

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

February 2021 | CWA # 427

Apoorva Sudhakar

February 2021 | CWA # 424

GP Team

January 2021 | CWA # 415

GP Team

January 2021 | CWA # 411

D Suba Chandran

December 2020 | CWA # 405

Mallika Devi

December 2020 | CWA # 404

Harini Madhusudan

December 2020 | CWA # 403

Kamna Tiwary

December 2020 | CWA # 400

Sourina Bej

November 2020 | CWA # 369

IPRI Team

September 2020 | CWA # 337

Anju Annie Mammen

September 2020 | CWA # 336

Harini Madhusudan

September 2020 | CWA # 335

Sourina Bej

August 2020 | CWA # 320

IPRI Team

June 2020 | CWA # 304

Padmashree A

May 2020 | CWA # 295

GP Team

May 2020 | CWA # 293

Boa Wang

May 2020 | CWA # 288

Adnan Aziz Chowdhury

May 2020 | CWA # 286

Boa Wang

May 2020 | CWA # 283

GP Team

April 2020 | CWA # 277

IPRI Team

April 2020 | CWA # 272

GP Team

April 2020 | CWA # 271

IPRI Team

April 2020 | CWA # 259

GP Team

April 2020 | CWA # 255

GP Team

April 2020 | CWA # 253

IPRI Team

March 2020 | CWA # 250

Rashmi Ramesh

March 2020 | CWA # 240

GP Team

March 2020 | CWA # 239

IPRI Team

February 2020 | CWA # 235

Lakshmi V Menon

February 2020 | CWA # 212

GP Team

January 2020 | CWA # 209

Boa Wang

January 2020 | CWA # 208

Vivek Mishra

December 2019 | CWA # 196

Harini Madhusudan

November 2019 | CWA # 179

Rashmi Ramesh

October 2019 | CWA # 178

Sourina Bej

September 2019 | CWA # 164

GP Team

September 2019 | CWA # 162

Lakshman Chakravarthy N

5G: A Primer
September 2019 | CWA # 161

Rashmi Ramesh

July 2019 | CWA # 147

Vivek Mishra

June 2019 | CWA # 134

Sourina Bej

June 2019 | CWA # 133

Harini Madhusudan

June 2019 | CWA # 126

Jerin George

June 2019 | CWA # 124

GP Team

May 2019 | CWA # 117

Sourina Bej

May 2019 | CWA # 114

GP Team

May 2019 | CWA # 113

GP Team

April 2019 | CWA # 111

GP Team

January 2019 | CWA # 80

Abhishrut Singh

January 2019 | CWA # 78

Kriti

January 2019 | CWA # 77

Komal Tiwary

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
September 2018 | CWA # 58

Aparupa Bhattacherjee

August 2018 | CWA # 52

Oishee Majumdar

July 2018 | CWA # 47

Rahul Arockiaraj

July 2018 | CWA # 40

Rahul Arockiaraj

June 2018 | CWA # 26

Siddhatti Mehta

June 2018 | CWA # 21

Harini Madhusudan

May 2018 | CWA # 8

Samreen Wani

May 2018 | CWA # 1

Samreen Wani