The World This Week

CWA # 1827
The World This Week
Afghan Foreign Minister's and UK Prime Minister’s Visits to India

The World This Week #329 & 330 Vol 7, No 38 & 39 12 Oct 2025

GP Team
12 October 2025
Photo Source: Mint

Afghan Foreign Minister’s visit to India: 
Recalibration, Reengagement, and Reset of bilateral relations
Rohini Reenum

What happened?
On 9 October, Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived on an official visit to India. His visit is scheduled to last until 16 October.  He has met India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr. S. Jaishankar, and is likely to meet the National Security Advisor (NSA), Ajit Doval. 

On 10 October, EAM Jaishankar met Muttaqi and both leaders held discussions on “issues of mutual interest, as well as important regional developments.” On the same day, at a joint press meeting, EAM Jaishankar announced the upgradation of India’s “technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy.” He also emphasized that India was “fully committed to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Afghanistan.” In response, Muttaqi assured that Kabul “has always sought good relations with India” and recognizes “India's security concerns.”

The joint India-Afghanistan statement reaffirms the “long-standing friendship” between the two countries, and covers the following areas: deepening engagement in “development cooperation projects, particularly in the sectors of healthcare, public infrastructure, and capacity-building,” including scholarships to Afghan students; reconstruction of “ residential buildings in the earthquake-affected areas”; strengthening “cooperation in sports, especially cricket, to advance cultural interactions”; invitation to Indian companies to “invest in the mining sector.” Both sides also commend the commencement of the India-Afghanistan Air Freight Corridor.

What is the background?
First, the troubled India-Taliban relations. While historically India and Afghanistan share “deep-rooted cultural and historical ties,” New Delhi’s relationship with the Taliban has been a troubled one. During the mid and late 1990s, when the Taliban was founded in Pakistan and later captured Kabul, India did not recognize it. Taliban’s close relationship with Pakistan was an important factor in how New Delhi looked at the former. Later, during the American presence in the 2000s and 2010s, India’s support to the elected governments – Hamid Karzai and Ashraf Ghani played a role in how the Taliban looked at New Delhi.

Second, recent changes in New Delhi-Taliban engagement. During recent years, there has been a gradual shift, after the American exit. After the Taliban took over in 2021, India continued providing humanitarian assistance but closed down its consulates. In June 2022, it sent a “technical team” to Kabul to monitor closely and coordinate humanitarian assistance efforts. A major shift happened in November 2024, when India accepted a Taliban nominee as the ‘Acting Consul General’ in Mumbai. In the same month, an Indian delegation headed by a joint secretary visited Kabul and met with acting Defense Minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid and other ministers. In January 2025, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Muttaqi during a visit to the United Arab Emirates and assured India’s readiness to provide “humanitarian aid and development needs.” Taliban’s sustained outreach also played a dynamic role in this renewed engagement, especially its strong condemnation of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam indicated a serious overture towards New Delhi. 

Third, Taliban’s search for new partners. Taliban’s deteriorating relationship with its ally Pakistan has also pushed it to look for newer regional and extra-regional partners, including China, Russia, and Central Asian countries, who have responded favorably. China has seized this opportunity and significantly increased its presence in Afghanistan. India has observed these shifts with caution and patience and recalibrated its reengagement strategy, culminating in the current visit. 

Fourth, India’s investments in Afghanistan during the last two decades, and New Delhi’s interest to secure them. According to a response to a parliamentary question, India has invested “more than USD 3 billion” until 2022. It has been a significant development partner with “more than five hundred projects spread across each of the 34 provinces of the country in critical areas of power, water supply, road connectivity, healthcare, education, agriculture, and capacity building.” India wants to not only secure these investments but also capitalize on them and further expand economic cooperation. India also views Afghanistan as a transit corridor to West Asia. Further, it is seeking returns on investments in the Chabahar port via trade with Afghanistan. 

What does it mean?
First, India’s recent overture to the Taliban indicates that it is deeply cognizant of its stakes/interests- political, economic, and strategic- in Afghanistan and is willing to secure it. The invitation to explore the mining sector and the commencement of the air freight corridor also indicate Afghan reciprocity. The Afghan-Pakistan fracture has also provided New Delhi with a unique geopolitical ally to rebalance Pakistan. Additionally, India can cultivate Afghanistan as a regional ally, given its troubled relationship with other neighbors. It is also in India’s interest that Afghanistan does not once again fall under foreign spheres of influence or become a breeding ground for anti-India terror outfits. India seems keen on preventing both. 

Second, the Taliban is likely to keep its India option open, not only as a geopolitical counterweight to Pakistan, but as a recourse against dependence on any one partner. Given India’s credibility as a provider of unconditional humanitarian aid and promise of development assistance, amidst devastating economic impact, of continuing international sanctions on Afghanistan, the Taliban will seek to further cultivate its relationship with India.

Third, India is likely to continue this cautious but pragmatic engagement with the Taliban, given its historical complicity in terror attacks and continued support for terror outfits (anti-India or not), fundamentalist ideology, and mistreatment of Afghan women. Otherwise, India risks domestic and international backlash. India is likely to continue to walk the diplomatic tightrope with the Taliban, short of full recognition. What is, however, certain is that this visit will set the tone for India-Afghan relations for the foreseeable future.
 

UK PM Keir Starmer’s visit to India: 
Recalibrating Economic, Strategic, and Cultural ties
Lekshmi MK

What happened?
From 08-09 October, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited India, following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK in July 2025. 

On 08 October, PM Starmer visited Mumbai, where the focus was on strengthening cultural ties between the two countries. 

On 09 October, in New Delhi, both leaders issued a joint statement emphasising cooperation in three key areas, including economic and trade relations, defence and security, and cultural engagement, while also addressing other aspects of bilateral partnership. On economy and trade, the joint statement focuses on the operationalisation of the recently signed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). On defence and security, the joint statement focuses on the development of domestic defence capabilities under India’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative. On cultural engagement, the joint statement underscores the importance of soft power, educational and cultural exchanges, diaspora engagement, and cooperation in talent mobility.

What is the background?
First, the increasing focus on economic and trade relations. In July 2025, India and the UK signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) during PM Modi’s visit to London. This agreement provided a timely platform to operationalise economic cooperation. Both countries aim to diversify supply chains in the post-COVID and post-Brexit context. For the UK, India represents a large and rapidly growing market, while India views the UK as a source of investment, advanced technology, and access to international financial markets. Joint collaboration in infrastructure and clean energy projects could support India’s development objectives, while cooperation in aviation and aerospace could strengthen connectivity, facilitate trade, and promote strategic industrial growth, benefiting both economies.

Second, growing alignment on defence and security. India’s push for “Atmanirbhar Bharat” require partnerships to strengthen its domestic defence capabilities. The UK seeks collaboration with India to enhance its strategic presence in Asia and access emerging defence markets. Both countries share concerns over terrorism, violent extremism, and maritime security, highlighting the need for coordinated international cooperation. For both countries, Indo-Pacific is also a focus area. Existing frameworks, including defence industrial roadmaps and Vision 2035, provides the foundation to operationalise initiatives in joint military exercises, technology sharing, and defence industrial collaboration, strengthening bilateral security ties.

Third, expanding cultural engagement. Soft power plays a central role in strengthening long-term India-UK relations. Educational and cultural exchanges foster mutual trust and understanding; establishing UK campuses in India deepens institutional ties. Growing global mobility made cooperation on student, professional, and labour migration increasingly important. Collaborative initiatives in arts, sports, and academic research reinforce people-to-people connections, ensuring that cultural engagement complementing economic and strategic cooperation, creating a holistic framework for bilateral partnership.

Fourth, the bilateral consolidation amidst global tensions and realignments. The India-UK discussions are taking place against a backdrop of global trade disruptions, including ongoing US-India tariff tensions and negotiations between India and the EU. These developments highlight the need for India to diversify its economic partnerships and secure stable trade and investment channels. For the UK, strengthening ties with India offers opportunities to expand its influence in Asia and access a rapidly growing market amid post-Brexit adjustments. Enhanced bilateral engagement allows both countries to navigate these global uncertainties, align on trade and investment priorities, and create a more resilient framework for long-term economic and strategic cooperation.

What does it mean?
First, trade diversification. The visit and the joint statement signal the intent to diversify and strengthen trade flows amid global uncertainties. For India, this helps channel trade and investment strategically amid disruptions in US-India relations and ongoing India-EU negotiations. For the UK, post-Brexit priorities include securing access to fast-growing markets like India and establishing reliable economic partnerships in Asia. 

Second, the focus on defence and security. The India-UK cooperation strengthens the ability to respond to regional challenges in the Indo-Pacific, including strategic competition and maritime security. Joint aviation projects and coordinated security initiatives reflect practical, operational collaboration, marking a shift from dialogue to action in defence and security.

Third, cultural engagement as a strategic tool. By connecting with local communities, education institutions, and creative sectors like the film industry, the UK can strengthen people-to-people ties and foster mutual trust. For India, such initiatives enhance knowledge exchange, talent mobility, and global visibility. The visit to Mumbai highlights the importance of soft power in diplomacy-building goodwill, shaping perceptions, and supporting broader economic and strategic cooperation. Cultural collaboration thus complements trade and security ties, ensuring that the bilateral relationship remains multidimensional, sustainable, and resilient over the long term.
 
 

TWTW Regional Roundups

News from around the world
Padmashree Anandhan, Rizwana Banu S, M Santhiya, Merin Treesa Alex, Rohini Reenum, Femy Francis, and Anu Maria Joseph.
 
CHINA THIS WEEK
China: To retaliate against targeted UK foreign influence rules, reports The Guardian
On 5 October, The Guardian reported that China has vowed to retaliate against the UK government if it targets parts of the Chinese security apparatus. Russia and Iran have been included in the enhanced tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS). Under this, anyone in the UK acting for foreign agencies will be required to declare their activities to the government or face criminal charges. The ministers in the UK, rather than targeting China as a whole, will target entities that are deemed to be of particular risk and will require extra disclosure. These entities include China’s Ministry of State Security, which is its intelligence service; the Chinese Communist Party (CCP); the United Front Work Department, which is often referred to as the international arm of the CCP; and the People’s Liberation Army, which is China’s military. 

China: BYD sales to the UK increased by 880 per cent from last year, reports the BBC
On 7 October, the BBC reported that for China’s EV giant BYD, the UK has become the biggest market outside China, as its sales rose by 880 per cent in September. The company says it sold 11,271 cars in the UK last month, with the plug-in hybrid version of its Seal U sports utility vehicle (SUV) accounting for the majority of those sales. This was informed by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which reported the sales. The UK has imposed no tariffs on Chinese EVs, as the company offers cheaper models compared to its Western counterparts. SMMT informed “UK EV sales hit a record high last month, with sales of pure battery electric vehicles rising to almost 73,000.” Despite the surge in sales, petrol and diesel cars make up more than half of the new car sales.

China: To hold a joint drill “Aman Youyi-2025” with Malaysia
On 8 October, China’s People’s Liberation Army announced that it would conduct joint drills in the South China Sea with Malaysia. The joint drill “Aman Youyi-2025” is happening for the sixth time since 2014. More than 1,000 personnel will participate in equipment training for naval vessels and helicopters. The exercise will focus on humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and maritime security. China’s Ministry of National Defense said: “The joint exercise aims to deepen practical cooperation between the Chinese and Southeast Asian militaries and enhance their capacity to jointly address non-traditional security threats and safeguard regional peace and stability.”

China: Imposes export control on  rare earths, reports MOFCOM
On 9 October, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced that it will impose export controls on the sale of rare earths and related technologies. These include rare-earth mining, smelting and separation, magnetic materials, and secondary resource recycling. MOFCOM said: “In line with the country's laws and regulations, including the Export Control Law and the Regulation on the Export Control of Dual-use Items, the ministry has decided to impose export controls on rare earth-related technologies.” And that “Technologies and relevant data related to rare earth mining, smelting and separation, metal smelting, magnetic material manufacturing, and rare earth secondary resource recycling, as well as the assembly, debugging, maintenance, repair, and upgrade of related production lines are prohibited from export without permission.” This provision aims to safeguard national security, and it is expected that China will also block exports to foreign arms firms and semiconductor industries.

China: Sanctions fourteen US firms under national security threat, reports SCMP”
On 9 October, SCMP reported that China’s Ministry of Commerce imposed sanctions on Western companies and institutions amid trade tensions with the US. The ministry said: “Fourteen entities, mostly headquartered in the US, were added to Beijing’s unreliable entity list on Thursday, banning them from trade and investment in China.” Under the sanction, China is prohibited from engaging in any transactions with its firms, particularly in data sharing and providing sensitive information. This comes right after China announced that they are imposing export control on the sale of rare earth materials and technologies. The Ministry also said: “have engaged in so-called military-technical cooperation with Taiwan, made malicious remarks about China, and assisted foreign governments in suppressing Chinese companies.”

EAST ASIA THIS WEEK
Taiwan: President Lai unveils plans for “T-Dome” air defence system to counter Beijing’s threat  
On 10 October, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te unveiled plans for the "T-Dome" air defence system during his National Day speech in Taipei. This dome aims to protect the island against escalating threats from China. The multi-layered "T-Dome" will integrate advanced detection and interception capabilities to create a robust safety net for citizens, countering Beijing's superior arsenal of stealth jets, carriers, and missiles. President Lia Ching-te emphasized the urgency, stating, "The increase in defence spending has a purpose; it is a clear necessity to counter enemy threats and a driving force for developing our defence industries." The Taiwanese government will propose a special military budget by year-end to accelerate construction, amid China's rejection of President Lai as a "separatist" and ongoing cross-strait tensions. Beijing is yet to respond to the statement from President Lai.

SOUTHEAST ASIA THIS WEEK
Myanmar: Military strike kills 20 civilians at anti-coup festival in Sagaing
On 8 October, in the twilight fields of Chaung-U township, Sagaing region, at least 20 civilians were killed on 6 October, when explosives were dropped by a motorised paraglider, also known as a paramotor. Local resistance groups, Amnesty International, and the shadow National Unity Government confirmed the toll, branding it "mass murder." According to Ko Thant, an information officer for the Chaung-U Township People's Defence Force, the military has used paramotors to bomb this area approximately six times before this latest incident. This marks the seventh such paramotor strike in the area since December 2024, amid escalating airstrikes, 1,134 in early 2025 alone, as the junta's civil war rages on.

SOUTH ASIA THIS WEEK
India: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Canberra 
On 9 October, during the two-day visit to Australia, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his Australian counterpart Richard Marles on further expanding bilateral strategic ties. The two leaders reviewed cooperation across cyber defence, maritime domains, and regional challenges, reaffirming the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Both countries have signed a pact for mutual submarine rescue operations, enhancing maritime security amid Indo-Pacific tensions. The leaders also pledged deeper ties in defence technology and industry, with India proposing to service Australian naval vessels in its shipyards. Marles said, "All of that is taking our high-level strategic alignment and taking this to a much deeper operational level." He emphasised that the two defence forces would increase information sharing. Rajnath Singh wrote on X, “Had a productive meeting with Australia’s Deputy PM & Defence Minister. We reviewed the full spectrum of India-Australia defence cooperation, including defence industry, cyber defence, maritime security, and regional challenges.”

MIDDLE EAST THIS WEEK
Syria: Ceasefire announced between Syrian security forces and Kurdish fighters 
On 7 October, Al Jazeera reported that after the death of one person and injuries to several others in overnight violence that broke out in Aleppo between the Syrian security forces and Kurdish fighters, the Syrian government has announced a ceasefire. The ceasefire was announced by Syria’s minister of Defence, Murhaf Abu Qasra who said that both sides had “agreed on a comprehensive ceasefire across all fronts and military positions in northern and northeastern Syria.” The news was confirmed by the commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi. According to the government run news agency SANA, clashes had occurred following the SDF’s attack on checkpoints in the city. The SDF has denied the allegations and blamed the government of “violent aggression.” 

Israel: Parliament approves first phase of Gaza ceasefire 
On 10 October, Israel’s parliament approved the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal in the first phase of the 20-point peace plan. Within the next 24 hours, Israeli forces are to pull back to predetermined positions to reduce contact with Gaza’s civilian population. This redeployment moves troops away from several major urban centres while still keeping control over roughly half of the enclave. The military has stated that its forces were “adjusting their operational positions” inside Gaza. The agreement also says that within 72 hours of the military's redeployment, all 48 hostages are to be released from the Gaza Strip and handed over to Israeli security forces. Following the hostage release, Israel will release 250 Palestinians convicted or suspected of security crimes, as well as 1,700 adults and 22 minors detained in Gaza during the war, and the bodies of 360 fighters. Six hundred trucks of humanitarian aid, mostly food, medical equipment, shelter equipment, fuel and cooking gas, and equipment needed to fix damaged infrastructure, will be allowed to enter Gaza and permitted to travel freely between north and south. Residents of Gaza will also be allowed to leave Gaza to Egypt through the Rafah crossing in coordination with Egypt, subject to Israeli approval and under the supervision of an EU delegation, stated a security official. The return of residents through the crossing will also be carried out with Israel’s approval and after a mechanism is agreed upon between Israel and Egypt. The exiled Gaza chief of Hamas, Khalil Al-Hayya, said he had received guarantees from the United States and other mediators that the war was over. 

AFRICA THIS WEEK
Eswatini: Receives US deportees despite legal challenge and democratic concerns
On 7 October, Eswatini received ten deportees from the US under a bilateral agreement, despite ongoing legal opposition from civil society groups. The deal allows Eswatini to accept up to 160 deportees in exchange for USD 5.1 million to enhance border management. However, the deal is being criticized for bypassing parliamentary approval and undermining democratic norms. Human rights groups and MPs have raised concerns over transparency and executive overreach.

Madagascar: President appoints army general Zafisambo as Prime Minister amidst ongoing protests
On 7 October, President Andry Rajoelina named General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as Madagascar’s new prime minister following the dismissal of his cabinet amid countrywide protests. Zafisambo, trained in Madagascar and France, assumed office as the Gen Z-led demonstrations over water and electricity shortages entered a third week. Meanwhile, protesters continue to demand President Rajoelina’s resignation, which he has refused, alleging that the opposition is trying to depose him. 

Africa: World Bank upgrades Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth forecast to 3.8 per cent
On 8 October, the World Bank upgraded Sub-Saharan Africa’s 2025 growth forecast from 3.5 per cent to 3.8 per cent, citing declining inflation and improved trade performance. The Africa’s Pulse report projects average growth of 4.4 per cent over the next two years, with key economies of Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the Ivory Coast driving the rebound. According to the report, inflation is expected to stabilize around four per cent by 2026. However, concerns persist over high debt, unemployment, and trade uncertainty following the expiry of AGOA and evolving US policies.

EUROPE THIS WEEK
France: Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns less than a day after announcing his cabinet
On 6 October, France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than a day after his cabinet was announced, stating the absence of political conditions necessary to govern effectively. His departure came just 26 days after his appointment following François Bayrou’s government collapse. Lecornu’s cabinet, largely unchanged from Bayrou’s, faced strong opposition in the National Assembly, where parties warned of voting it down. Critics, including Marine Le Pen of the National Rally, called for early elections. “Macron has put the country in an extremely difficult position," she added. Lecornu pointed to the “partisan appetites” of parties unwilling to compromise. France’s political instability has continued since President Macron’s July 2024 snap elections that produced a fragmented parliament. Previous governments under Michel Barnier and Bayrou also fell due to failed budgets and parliamentary deadlocks. Ongoing fiscal challenges add to the turmoil, with France’s 2024 deficit at 5.8 per cent of GDP and national debt at 114 per cent, among the eurozone’s highest. Paris stock markets declined sharply following Lecornu’s unexpected resignation.

Russia: Duma approves withdrawal from key agreement on disposal of weapon-grade plutonium stockpiles 
On 8 October, Russia's lower house of parliament approved the decision to withdraw from the Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement (PMDA), signed in 2000. A Russian note on the legislation withdrawing from the pact stated that “the United States has taken several new anti-Russian steps that fundamentally change the strategic balance that prevailed at the time of the Agreement and create additional threats to strategic stability." The act was enforced in 2011 and committed both the US and Russia to dispose of at least 34 tonnes of weapons-grade plutonium each, from the vast stockpiles leftover from the Cold War. The PMDA sought the safe disposal of weapons-grade plutonium by converting it into safer forms like mixed oxide (MOX) fuel or by irradiating plutonium in fast-neutron reactors for electricity production. Moscow had previously suspended the implementation of the agreement in 2016, citing US sanctions against Russia as unfriendly, NATO’s expansion, and the modifications in the US’s plutonium disposal mechanisms. Russia had highlighted that the US violated the agreement by unilaterally modifying the method by simply diluting the plutonium and disposing of it.

AMERICAS THIS WEEK
US and Brazil: President Trump to meet President Lula in person after a "very good" call
On 6 October, US President Donald Trump, in a statement on Truth Social, agreed to meet Brazil's President Lula da Silva in person after a "very good" telephone call. President Trump stated that the discussion involved "many things" but was "mostly focused" on economic and trade matters, asserting that both countries will have "further discussions" and will "get together in the not too distant future, both in Brazil and the United States." According to the Brazilian government, during the call, President Trump designated Secretary of State Marco Rubio to continue tariff negotiations with Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, and Finance Minister Fernando Haddad. This development comes after President Trump increased tariffs on Brazilian goods from 10 per cent to 50 per cent, citing the trial and conviction of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro.

US and Canada: PM Carney to meet President Trump
On 7 October, according to media reports, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit the White House in Washington, DC, to meet US President Donald Trump. PM Carney is expected to discuss various issues, with a focus on US tariffs on Canadian goods in accordance with the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) exemptions. Previously, on 6 October, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt had revealed that "trade will be a topic of discussion" during PM Carney's visit, along with "all of the other issues that are facing both Canada and the United States." Further, President Trump speculated that PM Carney will "ask about tariffs," highlighting that "a lot of companies from Canada are moving into the United States." This development follows President Trump's imposition of significant sector-specific tariffs on Canadian goods. In response, PM Carney terminated a Digital Services Tax aimed at US tech companies and withdrew a majority of Canada's retaliatory tariffs on the US.

Venezuela: Maria Corina Machado, wins Nobel Peace Prize 2025
On 10 October, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado received the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee stated. Machado, a 58-year-old industrial engineer, won a decisive victory in Venezuela’s 2023 opposition primary election, drawing widespread public support. However, she was barred from running against President Nicolás Maduro in the 2024 election and subsequently went into hiding. The electoral authority declared Maduro the winner, though no detailed tallies were released, in the backdrop of stark economic and social crises. His 12-year rule is viewed by many nations as illegitimate, reported the BBC. The elections were widely rejected internationally as neither free nor fair, and led to nationwide protests. Despite being barred, Machado united the divided opposition behind Edmundo González. The government-controlled National Electoral Council declared Maduro the winner, despite polling data showing González’s landslide victory.

About the Authors
Femy Francis, Anu Maria Joseph, and Padmashree Anandhan are Project Associates at NIAS. Rohini Reenum is a Doctoral Student at NIAS. Rizwana Banu S is an undergraduate student at the Department of Political Science, Madras Christian College. Merin Treesa Alex is a postgraduate student at the Department of International Studies, Stella Maris College, Chennai. M Santhiya is from the Department of Political Science, Madras Christian College, Chennai. 
 


PREVIOUS COMMENTS

The World This Week
August 2026 | CWA # 2224

Global Politics Team

Zelenskyy's US visit
Newsmakers of the week
TWTW Newsmakers
August 2026 | CWA # 2222

Namrata L Ghanghatkar, Priyanka Makhijani and Urja R Kudalkar

Peru's new President Netanyahu's Washington visit
US Senate bill against Russia | Ukraine and Patriot missiles | China's PLA 99th anniversary
CW Newsmakers
July 2026 | CWA # 2217

Namrata L Ghanghatkar, Priyanka Makhijani, Urja R Kudalkar

The Berlin Pride attack
Zelensky's US Visit I Japan's Earthquake
CW Profile
July 2026 | CWA # 2216

Manikranth Chakravarthula

The Houthis:
Origins, Ethnic makeup, Political structure, Geographical footprint and External support
CW Note
July 2026 | CWA # 2213

Brighty Ann Sarah

The US-Iran War, Week 22:
End of pause, Return of hostilities and Expanding conflict geography
TWTW Note
July 2026 | CWA # 2211

Priyanka Makhijani

AI's Rogue Agent Breach:
Recurring Patterns, Gaps in the AI safety rules and the AI rivalry
TWTW Takeaways
July 2026 | CWA # 2210

Adwaith Sankar

ASEAN Regional Forum:
Six Takeaways on Issues, Limitations and Opportunities
CW Note
July 2026 | CWA # 2206

Akshath Kaimal

The resurgence of Somali piracy:
Sophisticated tactics, Regional instability and an Ineffective international response
CW Note
July 2026 | CWA # 2203

Brighty Ann Sarah

US-Iran War, Week 21:
Resumption of attacks and the Strait of Hormuz impasse
CW Review
July 2026 | CWA # 2199

Preetha Renganarayanan

The SDG Annual Report 2026:
Six takeaways on a decade of SDG monitoring, global progress, and key challenges
CW Note
July 2026 | CWA # 2197

Madhura Meenakshi Tanikella

The US-Iran War, Week 20:
Renewed Strikes, Collapsed MoU and the Blockade of the Strait
The World This Quarter
July 2026 | CWA # 2196

Mahesh Bhatta

Nepal (Apr–Jun 2026):
New Government, Political Stability and Economic Recovery
PR Commentary
June 2026 | CWA # 2193

Aparna A Nair

75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, CPEC expansion and Middle East mediation
TWTW Note
July 2026 | CWA # 2186

Lekshmi MK

NATO Summit 2026: 
Four takeaways on Alliance unity, Defence commitments, and Support for Ukraine
CW Column
July 2026 | CWA # 2182

Anu Maria Joseph

Africa This Week
JNIM-FLA coordinated attacks in Mali and the RSF siege in Sudan
CW Note
July 2026 | CWA # 2181

Padmashree Anandhan

The War in Ukraine: 
Deep strikes, NATO diplomacy and the Expanding air warfare
CW Note
July 2026 | CWA # 2180

Madhura Meenakshi Tanikella

Iran after Ali Khamenei
Institutional resilience, Anti-American sentiment and an Unresolved conflict
CW Note
July 2026 | CWA # 2172

Brighty Ann Sarah

The US-Iran negotiations:
Tenuous Ceasefire, Renewed Threats and the Contest over the Strait of Hormuz 
The World This Quarter
June 2026 | CWA # 2169

Anwesha Ghosh

Afghanistan (Apr–Jun 2026):
Growing External Engagement, Enduring Internal Constraints
The World This Quarter
June 2026 | CWA # 2166

Ramya B 

Russia (April-June 2026)
Unsuccessful Offensive, Drone Attacks and Economic Challenges
The World This Quarter
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
CW Note
June 2026 | CWA # 2160

Radhika M Agarwal

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

Madhura Meenakshi Tanikella

The US-Iran MoU
Renewed strikes, Persistent disagreements, and a Fragile Agreement
The World This Week
June 2026 | CWA # 2157

Global Politics Team

The G7 Summit 2026
President Xi Jinping’s North Korea visit I Myanmar President’s China visit
TWTW Takeaways
June 2026 | CWA # 2154

Madhura Meenakshi Tanikella

The G7 Summit 2026
Four Takeaways on Economic security, Critical minerals, and Consensus on Ukraine and Iran
Conflict Weekly
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
CW Note
June 2026 | CWA # 2150

Madhura Meenakshi Tanikella

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

Brighty Ann Sarah

The US-Iran MoU:
Asymmetric Gains and Implementation Challenges
Global Politics Review: WPF Report 2026
June 2026 | CWA # 2145

Glynnis Winona B

Myanmar and Press Freedom: 
Four Takeaways on Legal repression, Institutional collapse, Violence, and Digital control 
Global Politics Review: WPF Report 2026
June 2026 | CWA # 2144

Nithin V

Bangladesh and Press Freedom: 
Four Takeaways on Digital security laws, Political polarisation, Journalist safety, and Media vulnerability 
Global Politics Review: WPF Report 2026
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
Global Politics Review: WPF Report 2026
June 2026 | CWA # 2142

Glynnis Winona B

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

Aishal Hab Yousuf

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

Nithin V

Pakistan and Press Freedom:
Four takeaways Military influence, cyber laws, political instability, and youth-driven digital journalism
Global Politics Review: WPF Report 2026
June 2026 | CWA # 2139

Siddhi Halyur

Afghanistan and Press Freedom:
Four takeaways on political control, religious restrictions and economic vulnerabilities 
Global Politics Review: WPF Report 2026
June 2026 | CWA # 2138

Siddhi Halyur

Nepal and Press Freedom:
Three takeaways on Political constraints, Missing legal protection and Funding issues
TWTW Explainer
June 2026 | CWA # 2136

Acsah H

The Blue Origin Rocket Explosion:
Does this leave Jeff Bezos grounded, Elon Musk unchallenged, and NASA’s lunar timeline in jeopardy?
CW Note
June 2026 | CWA # 2131

Rohini Reenum

Israel-Lebanon Tensions:
New Deal amidst Israeli incursion and Hezbollah’s retaliation
CW Explainer
June 2026 | CWA # 2130

Akshath Kaimal

The UK-Rwanda Asylum Deal: 
Why did the Permanent Court of Arbitration reject Rwanda’s claims? What was Rwanda’s complaint? Why did the UK cancel the deal?
CW Column
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
TWTW Note
May 2026 | CWA # 2126

Aparna A Nair

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

Glynnis Winona B

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

Akshath Kaimal

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

Radhika M Agarwal

The War in Ukraine:
Ballistic missiles, Nuclear drills with Belarus, and the Czech ammunition initiative
CW Column
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
CW Column
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
TWTW Note
May 2026 | CWA # 2115

Aparna A Nair

The Putin-Xi Summit
Trade, Technology, Security, and Pipeline
Global Politics Explainer
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
Global Politics Explainer
May 2026 | CWA # 2113

Aishal Hab Yousuf

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

NIAS Global Politics Team

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

Aishal Hab Yousuf

The Trump-Xi Summit:
Managing Strategic Competition through Trade, Technology, and Diplomacy
Conflict Weekly
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
CW Note
May 2026 | CWA # 2090

Brighty Ann Sarah

The US-Iran War, Week Ten:
Fraying Ceasefire, Renewed Negotiations and the Risk of a Stalemate
The World This Week
May 2026 | CWA # 2089

Global Politics Team

King Charles's US Visit
TWTW Takeaways
May 2026 | CWA # 2088

Nithin V

Emphasis on strong bilateral relations, democratic values and security cooperation
TWTW Note
May 2026 | CWA # 2087

Siddhi Halyur

Exploring Strategic Sectors of Cooperation
TWTW Note
May 2026 | CWA # 2086

Aishal Hab Yousuf

Implications for the Middle East and the Energy Market
TWTW Note
May 2026 | CWA # 2085

Glynnis Winona B

Growing US-Europe differences and Challenges for Berlin
CW Note
May 2026 | CWA # 2083

Brighty Ann Sarah

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

Akshath Kaimal

Escalating Violence in Mali:
Between Ethnic Insurgencies, Jihadist Attacks, and Military Coups
The World This Week
April 2026 | CWA # 2080

Global Politics Team

Four Takeaways of the WFP's report on the fallouts of the Middle East crisis
TWTW Note
April 2026 | CWA # 2079

Aishal Hab Yousuf

From Post-War Pacifism to Strategic Recalibration and Autonomy
TWTW Note
April 2026 | CWA # 2078

Mahesh Bhatta

Managing Consensus and Moving ahead towards a New Nepal
CW Note
April 2026 | CWA # 2074

Brighty Ann Sarah

Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire:
Asymmetric Terms, Fragile Truce and Israeli Occupation
CW Note
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
Special Commentary
April 2026 | CWA # 2072

Anu Maria Joseph

Three Years of War in Sudan
Prolonged Stalemate, Humanitarian Cost, External Interventions and Regional Fallouts
Conflict Weekly Special Edition
April 2026 | CWA # 2070

NIAS Global Politics Team

The US-Iran War I Conflicts in Africa I The War in Ukraine I China-Japan Tensions I Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes
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 # 2065

Lakshmi Venugopal Menon

The US-Iran War, Israel-Hamas Conflict and their interconnected fallouts
April 2026 | CWA # 2064

Anwesha Ghosh

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
The World This Quarter
April 2026 | CWA # 2057

Bibhu Prasad Routray

Myanmar (Jan-Mar 2026)
An Illegitimate Regime's Consolidation Game
The World This Quarter
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
The World This Quarter
April 2026 | CWA # 2054

Amrita Jash

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

Anand V

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

Shreya Upadhyay

Conflict Weekly
April 2026 | CWA # 2050

IPRI Team

March 2026 | CWA # 2042

Preetha Renganarayanan

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

Femy Francis

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

Akshath Kaimal

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

Mahesh Bhatta

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

Femy Francis

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

Akshath Kaimal

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

Global Politics Team

March 2026 | CWA # 2011

Tanvi Thara Harendra Jha

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

Sreemaya Nair

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

Akshath Kaimal

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

Yesasvi Koganti

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

Femy Francis

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

Preetha Renganarayanan

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

Anu Maria Joseph

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

Global Politics Team

PR Commentary
February 2026 | CWA # 1986

Preetha Renganarayanan

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

Abhimanyu Solanki

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

Anu Maria Joseph

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

Lekshmi MK

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

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

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

Aparna A Nair

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

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

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

R Preetha

Risks, Reforms and Trajectories
November 2025 | CWA # 1966

Lekshmi MK

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

Global Politics Team

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

Lekshmi MK

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

Global Politics Team

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

Brighty Ann Sarah

TWTW Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1946

Preetha Renganarayanan

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

Global Politics Team

Conflict Weekly Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1943

Anu Maria Joseph

CW Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1942

Lekshmi MK

CW Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1941

Brighty Ann Sarah

Conflict Weekly
January 2026 | CWA # 1940

IPRI Team

TWTW Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1939

Lekshmi MK

CW Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1937

Anu Maria Joseph

State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1931

Padmashree Anandhan

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

Aparna A Nair

State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1924

Padmashree Anandhan

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

Preetha Renganarayanan

State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1913

Rohini Reenum

State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1912

Lekshmi MK

State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1911

Swati Sood

State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1905

Femy Francis

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

Brighty Ann Sarah

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

Lekshmi MK

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

Femy Francis

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

Sunidhi Sampige

China Reader
December 2025 | CWA # 1864

Femy Francis

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

Femy Francis

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

Brighty Ann Sarah

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

Padmashree Anandhan

This Week in History
August 2025 | CWA # 1801

R Preetha

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

GP Team

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

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

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

GP Team

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

Lekshmi MK

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

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

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

GP Team

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

Lekshmi MK

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

R Preetha

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

GP Team

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

Chittrothu Vaihali

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

IPRI Team

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

Fleur Elizabeth Philip

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

Padmashree Anandhan

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

GP Team

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

Ananya Dinesh

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

M Kejia

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

GP Team

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

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

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

IPRI Team

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

Rizwana Banu S and Santhiya M

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

Lekshmi MK

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

J Yamini  

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

J Yamini

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

Femy Francis

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

GP Team

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

R Preetha

The World This Week
June 2025 | CWA # 1705

GP Team

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

M Kejia 

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

R Preetha

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

Aashish Ganeshan

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

GP Team

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

GP Team

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

Padmashree Anandhan

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

Ayan Datta

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

Aparna A Nair

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

Aashish Ganeshan

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

Aashish Ganeshan

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

Gauri Gupta

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

GP Team

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

Lekshmi MK

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

Padmashree Anandhan

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

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

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

Fleur Elizabeth Philip

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

R Preetha and Brighty Ann Sarah

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

Padmashree Anandhan

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

R Preetha

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

IPRI Team

This Week in History
July 2024 | CWA # 1413

Ramya B

Global Politics Early Bird
May 2024 | CWA # 1336

Femy Francis

This Week in History
April 2024 | CWA # 1275

Ramya B

NIAS Global Politics Database
March 2024 | CWA # 1251

NIAS Africa Team

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

Sivasubramanian K

NIAS Global Politics Database
February 2024 | CWA # 1226

NIAS Africa Team

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

GP Team

The War in Ukraine
October 2023 | CWA # 1091

Annem Naga Bindhu Madhuri

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

PR Team

The World This Week
October 2023 | CWA # 1083

GP Team

Conflict Weekly
August 2023 | CWA # 1049

IPRI Team

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

Bibhu Prasad Routray

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

GP Team

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

Padmashree Anandhan

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

Sapna Elsa Abraham

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

Rishma Banerjee

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

NIAS Africa Team

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

GP Team

Europe in 2021
Pakistan Reader
October 2021 | CWA # 588

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

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

STIR Team

Space Tourism
GLOBAL PROTEST MOVEMENTS
September 2020 | CWA # 337

Anju Annie Mammen

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

Lakshmi V Menon

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

Lakshman Chakravarthy N

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

Mahesh Bhatta

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

Nasima Khatoon

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

Harini Madhusudan

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

Sourina Bej

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

Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer

Afghanistan
United States
July 2018 | CWA # 47

Rahul Arockiaraj

East Asia
June 2018 | CWA # 26

Siddhatti Mehta