Conflict Weekly

Conflict Weekly
From Gaza to Lebanon: A New Phase of War in the Middle East

IPRI Team
26 September 2024
Photo Source: Reuters

Conflict Weekly #247, 26 September 2024, Vol.5, No.39
An initiative by NIAS-IPRI

Ayan Datta


Israel’s new phase of war against Hezbollah 
Ayan Datta
 
In the news
On 25 September, the US, Australia, Canada, the EU, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK and Qatar jointly called for a “21-day ceasefire across the Lebanon-Israel border” between Israel and Hezbollah. The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that Lebanon’s government “must have full control of its weapons” throughout the country.” He supported “all efforts to strengthen the Lebanese Armed Forces” and the return of civilians to northern Israel and southern Lebanon.

On 24 September, Hezbollah fired 300 rockets into northern Israel’s Haifa, Safed, Nazareth, Yokne’am and Galilee regions. Separately, the IDF killed three Hezbollah commanders, including the armed group’s Head of Rocket and Missile Division Ibrahim Qubaisi.

On 23 September, the IDF conducted an airstrike in Beirut, targeting Hezbollah leader Ali Karaki. However, the attack failed. Separately, Israel’s Minister of Defence, Yoav Gallant, stated: “We are deepening our attacks in Lebanon, the sequence of operations continues, and will continue until we achieve our goal of returning the residents of the north” to their homes. On the same day, Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel’s Haifa and Nazareth cities. 

Separately, US Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her commitment to “prevent the conflict from escalating and reaching a diplomatic solution that would allow populations on both sides of the border.”

On 20 September, the IDF killed over 15 Hezbollah leaders in an airstrike in southern Beirut, including the Head of Hezbollah’s Operations Unit and Commander of its Radwan Forces, Ibrahim Aqil, and Ahmed Wahbi, who supervised the armed group’s missile attacks on Israel. Furthermore, the attack killed five Radwan Force Commanders, its Chief of Operations, Hassan Yussef Abad Alssatar and its Chief of Staff, Hussein Ahmad Dahraj. The IDF stated that the leaders were planning a ground invasion of Israel similar to Hamas’ 7 October attack. 

Issues at large
First, Israel’s new phase of the war. Between October 2023 and December 2024, the ISF had four divisions (40,000-60,000) active in Gaza. With its massive ground operations, Israel rapidly destroyed Hamas as a conventional military force and compelled it to use irregular attacks and guerrilla tactics. However, during the same time, Hezbollah's attacks intensified, displacing 60,000 Israelis from the country’s northern border and necessitating a shift in Israel's strategic focus. In June 2024, Netanyahu declared the most intense phase of the Gaza war over and shifted focus to Hezbollah. Consequently, only 10,000 Israeli soldiers are currently active in Gaza. On 17 September, Israel's Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations (known popularly as the Mossad) conducted explosions of thousands of Hezbollah's pagers and walkie-talkies, killing 12 leaders and injuring 27,000. On 18 September, Israel made the shift official, with Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant stating that the IDF was shifting "forces, resources, and energy" towards the Hezbollah front.

Second, the US-Israel-Hezbollah conflict over ceasefires and the return of displaced people. For the US and its European and Arab partners, Israel and Hezbollah should agree to a 21-day ceasefire, Hezbollah should retreat from the Israel-Lebanon border; the Lebanese Armed Forces should enter southern Lebanon to act as a buffer, and the peacekeepers of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) should be strengthened, and displaced civilians on both sides (80,000 in Lebanon and 60,000 from Israel) to return to their homes. For Hezbollah, there shall be no ceasefire until Israel agrees to a ceasefire with Hamas. For Israel, Hezbollah shall be pushed back at least up to the Litani River (20 miles north of the Israel-Lebanon border) through intensification and expansion of attacks. 

Third, the international response. The UN's position is based on Security Council Resolutions 1052 and 1701, which were adopted during the previous Israel-Lebanon wars of 1996 and 2006, which represent the global consensus on resolving the conflict. For the UN, Israel should stop its attacks, Lebanon’s government should disarm Hezbollah, and Lebanon’s Armed Forces, and UNFIL troops should be strengthened through international efforts.

In perspective
First, Hezbollah is weakened but will survive as a military formation. Although Israel successfully destroyed Hezbollah’s military chain of command, the armed group continues to have missile and rocket launching capabilities. Furthermore, Hezbollah enjoys massive support in Lebanon’s Shia-dominated south, where it uses the region's mountainous, heavily forested terrain and civilian homes to conceal its weaponry. 

Second, the elusive ceasefire and Isarel’s Hezbollah strategy. While the US wants Israel and Hezbollah to agree to a ceasefire, the latter refuses to comply until Israel agrees to a ceasefire with Gaza. Israel, on the other hand, has rejected both the US and Hezbollah proposals and adopted a strategy of de-escalation through gradual escalation, which is likely to fail given Hezbollah's embeddedness in Lebanon’s politics and society. 


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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: Sanctions on nine Pentagon contractors over Taiwan arms deal
On 18 September, SCMP reported that China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs imposed sanctions on nine Pentagon contractors. The sanctions were over the US Department of State's approval of a USD 28 million ‘return, repair and reshipment’ package to sell spare parts and related equipment for F-16V fighter aircraft to Taiwan. The nine contractors include Sierra Nevada Corporation, Stick Rudder Enterprises, Cubic Corporation, S3 Aerospace, TCOM LP, TextOre, Planate Management Group, ACT1 Federal, and Exovera. The sanctions include freezing assets and properties owned by the companies in China. Additionally, Chinese groups and individuals are prohibited from transactions with these companies. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, stated that the US weapons sale to Taiwan infringed upon China’s sovereignty and security interests, damaged China-US relations, and violated the one-China principle. Lin urged the US to stop arming Taiwan and undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan: Border security lapses after Chinese incursion to be rectified
On 22 September, SCMP reported that the Taiwanese government has been increasing efforts to prevent its maritime borders from being breached. The announcement came after two incidents wherein mainland Chinese men used small boats to reach the Taiwanese coast. According to the Taiwan Coast Guard, the boats succeeded in sailing undetected into waters near the Taiwanese capital Taipei. Taiwan authorities treat secret entries by mainland Chinese nationals as illegal. The Premier of Taiwan Cho Jung-tai ordered a review of the incidents. He emphasised that the Coast Guard and the Taiwanese Armed Forces shall fulfil their responsibilities to ensure the Island’s security. 

Japan: Prime Minister condemns Russian airspace violation
On 23 September, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida condemned the intrusion of a Russian military aircraft into Japanese airspace over the north Rebun Island, Hokkaido. The Russian aircraft violated Japanese airspace three times. He termed the incident “extremely regrettable.” He added that the country is committed to protecting sovereignty and urged Russia to prevent future violations. 

Japan: Call on China to ensure safety of Japanese nationals
On 23 September, Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Yoshifumi Tsuge met with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong in Beijing. They discussed the knife attack incident which left a ten-year-old student injured in a Japanese school in Shenzhen. Tsuge appealed to China to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals and probe into the motive behind the incident. He additionally sought measures against anti-Japanese posts on Chinese social media and to protect Japanese schools in China. Sun regretted the incident and promised to support the family of the victim while refusing to delve into the attack's motives. Tsuge assured the Japanese expatriates that children’s safety would be considered a top priority. The head of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce in China, Tetsuro Honma, echoed the worry and expressed the anxiety faced by Japanese residents in China.

South Korea: US nuclear-powered submarine arrives to replenish supplies
On 23 September, Yonhap News Agency reported that a US nuclear-powered submarine arrived at the South Korean Navy base in Busan to replenish supplies. The South Korean Navy announced plans to conduct friendly exchange activities with the crew members of the USS Vermont. The arrival of the USS Vermont comes amidst increased tensions in the Korean Peninsula over North Korean missile tests. 

South Korea: North Korean trash balloon campaign causes serious damage to society, says JCS
On 23 September, The Korea Times quoted the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCF) that North Korea’s trash balloon campaign has caused serious damage to the South Korean people. The JCS further said: “While there may be inconveniences and difficulties caused by North Korea's trash balloons, our fundamental measure to eradicate them is to show that 'there is nothing to gain for the enemy. Still, if danger is caused to the safety of our citizens or if the North is assessed to have crossed the line, our military will take stern military measures.” The JCS spokesperson Colonel Lee Sung-jun commented: “It is a message issued given that North Korea's grey zone provocations are extending into the long term, and causing inconvenience and anxiety among the public.” 

Papua New Guinea: Violence in Porgera kills 32, demands for changes at peak
On 20 September, RNZ reported on increased demands for systematic changes in Papua New Guinea following tribal violence in Porgera, killing at least 32 people. According to the police, the rival clan leaders in the Enga Province of Papua New Guinea have agreed to cease fighting and engage in peace talks. A Member of the Parliament of Papua New Guinea, Dan Polye, stated that the local-level government in Porgera had collapsed. According to Polye, the significant deficiencies in leadership and governance shall be addressed by implementing national-level policies. He added that the collapse of the public service system led to the failure of capacity, upskilling and management, which were essential in addressing the crisis. Polye asserted that citizens needed to be evacuated from Special Mining Lease (SML) areas to avoid illegal mining that caused tribal rivalries.

South Asia
Pakistan: China suggests counter-terror cooperation
On 19 September, the government revealed to The Express Tribune China’s interest in establishing an anti-terrorism cooperation agreement and joint security company under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). According to the report, China proposed leftover projects related to railways, copper mines, LNG terminals, special economic zones and road infrastructure of Phase-I be included in Phase-II of CPEC. During Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Beijing, both sides emphasized their “zero tolerance” and acknowledged the need to strengthen their defence cooperation against terrorism. According to The Express Tribune, a Pakistani delegation is set to visit Beijing next week to attend the Global Transport Forum on 26 September and settle issues obstructing the initiation of the Mainline-I project of Phase I.

Pakistan: Legislative elections in Jammu and Kashmir unacceptable, says President Ali Zardari
On 19 September, The News International quoted President Asif Ali Zardari rejecting upcoming legislative assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking with a delegation of migrants from Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Zardari deemed the elections unacceptable for the people of Kashmir and urged the international community to hold India responsible for human rights violations in the region. He called for a plebiscite to be conducted under the UNSC resolutions. He termed it an Indian strategy of consolidating its occupation in the region and alleged that India was trying to alter the demography by making Kashmiri Muslims a minority. He said: “Those who are comparing Azad Kashmir with the India-occupied territory of Jammu and Kashmir must bear in mind the fact that the people of occupied Kashmir don’t have the right to offer prayers.”

Pakistan: Eight security personnel die in separate attacks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
On 21 September, Dawn quoted the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirming the death of eight security forces in separate incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). It stated that six security personnel and five militants were killed during a fire exchange in the Lady Area of South Waziristan. On 19 September, it stated that at least seven terrorists were found infiltrating the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in North Waziristan. However, the frontier corps were able to “surround them and eliminate all seven of them.” On the same day, an official was killed during a cross-border fire exchange between Afghan and Pakistan forces at the Ghulam Khan border in Waziristan. In Bannu, a sub-inspector of the Intelligence Bureau was killed by unidentified assailants.

Pakistan: TTP denies role in diplomatic convoy attack in Swat
On 24 September, the Counter-Terrorism Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police filed an FIR against the unknown assailants involved in the murder of a policeman escorting a diplomatic convoy. The FIR has been filed under sections 324, 353 and 427 of the Pakistan Penal Code, sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act, and Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). However, according to the AFP, the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has denied its involvement in the attack. TTP stated that it had “nothing to do with the attack.”

Bangladesh: Army chief expresses support to interim government
On 24 September, during an interview with Reuters, Army Chief Waker-Uz- Zaman vowed to support the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. He expressed solidarity with the government stating: “Come what may, so that he can accomplish his mission.” He emphasised removing political influence in the military and highlighted Yunus’ efforts to reform the police, judicial and financial institutions.

Bangladesh: Protest against violence in Rangamati and Khagrachhari
On 22 September, The Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord Implementation Movement rallied against the attack on property and civilians in Khagrachhari and Rangamati. They protested the killings, shootings, arson attacks, and attacks on shops, homes and places of worship in Shahbagh, Dhaka. During the rally, a professor at Dhaka University and joint coordinator of the movement, Khairul Islam Chowdhury said that the threat to Bangladesh’s sovereignty could be tackled when the “issues in the Chittagong Hill Tracts” are resolved. He highlighted a state-backed peace accord signed in 1997 and that “the accord has not been implemented, the problems persist.” He added: “If the hill people are not safe, neither will Bangladesh be.” The new wave of protests came after three people were killed in a clash between the Bengali settlers and the indigenous CHT tribes on 19 September.

Bangladesh: Young protest against fossil fuel financing
On 21 September, more than 500 youth climate activists protested against fossil fuel financing worldwide. The protests were led by the Activista Bangladesh, a youth network. People from 19 districts and other local youth organisations participated in the protest. Speaking before the National Press Club in Dhaka, they called the world leaders to cease fossil fuel financing esteemed at USD 650 billion annually and divert these funds to address climate-related damage and loss, to pave the way for a sustainable future. They commented on how these financial practices have repercussions on the youth, farmers, women and marginalised communities of the global south. 

India: Alert on potential influx of 900 militants from Myanmar
On 20 September, a high alert was put in place in Manipur state of India after intelligence reports revealed a probable influx of 900 Kuki militants from neighbouring Myanmar. Manipur's security adviser stated: “The border police have been alerted, and combing operations are underway.” The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) denied the information and accused the advisor of failing to ensure the safety of the community.

The Middle East and Africa
Iraq: Islamic Resistance targets Israeli military
On 22 September, Reuters reported that the armed group Islamic Resistance in Iraq conducted a drone strike towards the IDF’s Golani Observation Base in the West Bank’s Jordan Valley region. Separately, the IDF used air defence systems to intercept the drone. The Shia armed group began launching drones and rockets towards Israel on 7 October 2023 in solidarity with Hamas.

Egypt: Military aid to Somalia amidst tensions with Ethiopia
On 23 September, Al Jazeera reported that an Egyptian warship carrying major weaponry was delivered to Somalia. It included anti-aircraft guns and artillery. Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated: “A shipment of Egyptian military aid has arrived in the Somali capital Mogadishu to support and build the capabilities of the Somali army.” It added: The shipment “reaffirms Egypt’s ongoing central role in supporting Somali efforts to develop the national capabilities necessary to fulfil the aspirations of the Somali people for security, stability, and development.” This is the second round of military aid to Somalia from Egypt. Ties between Egypt and Somalia grew amidst shared mistrust of Ethiopia over the GERD and Somaliland tensions, respectively. 

Tunisia: Protests against President Saied ahead of election
On 23 September, Africanews reported a second week of protest in Tunis. The protest was against President Kais Saied, accusing him of enforcing authoritarian rule and suppressing the competition. The protest erupted after introducing a new bill limiting the administrative court’s power over electoral disputes. The tensions have increased after the electoral commission rejected the reinstation of three presidential candidates. Tunisia has scheduled its presidential election for 6 October. 

Sudan: UN calls for urgent ceasefire amidst RSF attack on El-Fasher
On 23 September, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised alarms on the latest attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the city of El-Fasher. Guterres called on the RSF leader General Mohamed Hamdan' Dagalo to end the attack. He urged for an urgent ceasefire as the humanitarian conditions worsened throughout the country. On 22 September, Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hussein Awad Ali spoke at the UN summit for the future. He denounced the “double standards and selectivity” in implementing the principles of the UN Charter. He stated: “The stability of our international order is underpinned on the respect of the UN Charter, especially the non-interference and internal affairs of other countries, the respect of the state sovereignty and its territorial integrity and the non-use of force in international relations, it's regrettable to see such double standards and selectivity in implementing these principles.” The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) repeatedly accuses the UAE of supporting the RSF with weapons. 

Tanzania: Opposition leaders arrested for plotting banned protests
On 24 September, two leaders and 12 members of Tanzania’s opposition party, Chadema, were arrested after carrying out a banned protest. Chadema party stated that its chairman Freeman Mbowe was arrested while he was preparing to “lead a peaceful protest.” The protests were staged against the alleged recent killings and abductions of opposition members by the government forces. The previous week, President Samia Suluhu Hassan commented referring to the protest that any moves endangering law and order would not be tolerated. 

Ghana: Protesters arrested for denouncing government’s economic policies
On 24 September, Ghana’s police arrested several protesters who were demonstrating against economic mismanagement and illegal mining by the government. The police accused the protesters of attacking the officers. The protest was set up by the group, Democracy Hub. It comes ahead of Ghana’s presidential elections scheduled for December. The current protest adds to the series of protests ongoing in the country over the economic crisis with inflation reaching above 54 per cent. 

Senegal: Bodies found on a boat along the migrant route
On 24 September, Senegal’s military found 30 bodies on a boat along the migrant route off the coast of Dakar. According to the military, the origin of the boat and the total death toll are unclear. This incident came days after a boat travelling to the Canary Islands with 89 people capsized off the coast of the country, killing dozens. The route from Africa to the Canary Islands is considered one of the deadliest in the world. According to the UN, thousands die while trying to cross the route each year. 

Europe and The Americas
The EU: WTO case against China’s dairy subsidies investigation
On 23 September, the South China Morning Post reported on the WTO case filed by the European Commission against China’s dairy subsidies investigation. The case concerns an anti-subsidy inquiry by China’s Ministry of Commerce into milk, cream, and cheese products under the EU’s giant common agricultural policy. Additionally, the inquiry targets national-level programmes in several EU member states. The probe is considered as a retaliation to the EU’s anti-subsidy probe into Chinese EVs. EU trade commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said: “The Chinese investigation on EU dairy is based on questionable allegations and insufficient evidence, therefore we will continue to challenge it vigorously in all available venues while calling on China to bring it immediately to an end and stressed that these investigations are unwarranted, are based on questionable allegations, and lack sufficient evidence thus called for these investigations to be terminated and informed the Chinese side that the EU will do its utmost to defend the interests of its industries.”

Ukraine: Attack on Russia’s arms depots in Krasnodar 
On 21 September, The Kyiv Independent reported on the Ukraine Armed Forces (UAF) missile strike on two Russian arms depots. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the attack on the Tikhoretsk weapons depot in Krasnodar Krai city. The UAF added that a Russian Podlet radar system which aided air defence of the arsenal and an echelon that delivered at least 2,000 tons of ammunition were destroyed. The head of Ukraine’s Centre for Countering Disinformation, Andrii Kovalenko, stated that a depot, containing artillery shells, ammunition for Smerch rocket launchers, and North Korea-made K23 missiles, was destroyed. The General Staff of Ukraine informed the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) of a missile strike on the 23rd arsenal of the Main Artillery Directorate of Russia’s Ministry of National Defence in the Tver Oblast. SBU additionally informed that a missile strike was launched on the Shaykovka military airfield in Kaluga Oblast where TU-22M strategic aircraft used to attack Ukraine were stored.  

Russia: Difficult position for Ukrainian forces in Sudzha direction
On 19 September, Reuters reported that Russia had captured two villages in the western Kursk region. According to Apti Alaudinov of the Akhmat Special Forces, Russia had gained Nikolayevo-Darino and Darino. He noted that the Russian forces had moved their frontline as they were advancing in eastern Ukraine. The villages lie 15 kilometres from the former front lines of Ukrainian troops during their Kursk incursion. The control of these villages would give an upper hand to the Russian army to attack Sverdlikovo, a prime logistical centre of Ukrainian forces. This came amidst Russia’s strong counteroffensive against Ukraine’s Kursk incursion in August.

Italy: Storm Boris causes havoc in northern regions
On 19 September, police in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna reported that at least two people went missing and more than 1,000 people had been evacuated amidst the storm Boris. The lack of preparedness of Italian authorities has raised questions on the country’s infrastructure to deal with the storm. In May 2023, 17 people were killed in the Emilia-Romagna due to heavy rains. Italy is among Europe’s climate risk spots. In 2024, it experienced pangs of unprecedented heatwaves, drought, wildfires, storms and severe flooding. The European Commission has announced a relief fund of EUR ten billion for the flood victims. 

France: Two men killed in the police operation in New Caledonia
On 20 September, The Guardian reported on the death of two men in New Caledonia during a police operation to detain activists involved in the unrest in May. French authorities in New Caledonia announced an extended curfew and banned gatherings and travel across the archipelago from 6 pm to 6 am, fearing protest by the indigenous Kanak people. The latest violence began on 13 May in response to attempts by President Emmanuel Macron to amend the French constitution and change the voting list of New Caledonia, marginalising Kanaks. 13 people, mostly Kanaks, died in the protest. 

Bolivia: Violent street clashes 
On 22 September, supporters of Evo Morales, the former President of Bolivia, and supporters of Luis Arce, the current President of Bolivia, along with security forces clashed with each other in the capital La Paz. This is the second similar incident in the country. Supporters of Morales began protesting after Arce made a claim on national TV that Morales tried to overthrow his government. Both leaders have shown their intent to run for the presidential elections in 2025. 

Mexico: Hurricane John hit southern regions
On 24 September, hurricane John struck southern parts of Mexico causing heavy rainfall. Starting off as a storm, it gained momentum and transformed into a Hurricane. Mexican authorities classified it as a Category 3 hurricane, recording a 190-kilometre-per-hour speed. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, the President of Mexico, stated: “Seek higher ground, protect yourselves and do not forget that life is the most important thing.” The governor of Oaxaca said that the state authorities have 3,000 people, set up 80 shelters, and mobilised 1,000 military to address the emergency. 

The Americas: Hurricane Helene to hit parts of the US, Mexico and Cuba
On 23 September, authorities of Mexico and Cuba issued a warning after a series of storms merged to form a hurricane, Helene. The National Hurricane Center has classified Helene as a Category 3 hurricane, recording a 185-kilometre-per-hour speed. Heavy rainfall is forecasted in western parts of Cuba, the Cayman Islands, eastern Mexico, and the southeastern US. The Atlantic hurricane season starts on 1 June and ends on 30 November. Helene is the eighth hurricane of this season. However, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted that there will be more Atlantic hurricanes this season because of warming ocean temperatures. 


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, Samruddi Pathak and Nuha Aamina are Research Assistants at NIAS.  Ayan Datta is a Postgraduate Student at the University of Hyderabad.


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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