Conflict Weekly 56

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Conflict Weekly 56
Coup in Myanmar and Protests in Russia

IPRI Team
4 February 2021
Photo Source: NYT/Andrew Harnik/Associated Press

IPRI # 144, 4 February 2021

Myanmar: A coup d'état; Military returns takes over power, detains Suu Kyi  
In the news
On 1 February, in a military coup, the Myanmar army retook control. It has declared an emergency and has formed a new government headed by the Senior General Aung Myin Hlaing and former Vice President U Myint Swe. An 11-member cabinet of retired army personnel and USDP (Tatmadaw's proxy) members has been formed. 

On 2 February, it released most of the leaders who were detained earlier; however, Aung San Suu Kyi and Myint Win are still in detention. On 3 February, Sui Kyi was also charged with breaching import-export law.

On 3 February, the UNSC met on the subject; however, a joint statement could not be made, as China blocked the move calling the coup as an internal matter of Myanmar.

Issues at large
First, the military's de facto control. It has been in power since the 1962 coup under the leadership of Ne Win. The period was marked by complete closure from the world and nominal economic growth. However, by 2010 under mounting economic slowdown, sanctions, public unrest and international pressure, the army merely heeded to the idea of democracy with a power-sharing arrangement of its own. The 2008 Constitution enabled 25 per cent reservation for the military in both the Houses. And in 2011, the USDP formed a government winning an election boycotted by opposition such as NLD, to convince the world about its democratic bid. In 2015, when NLD won through landslide votes, Tatmadaw still retained vital positions. The democratic government completed its five-year tenure due to Suu Kyi's appeasement policy, which garnered her worldwide criticism. But the November 2020 election had threatened this control, and the Tatmadaw took over the de facto power in the coup.

Second, the larger intention of the military. Although the army retained the 25 per cent of the seats in both the Houses, the USDP requires a minimum of 167 in the total 621 seats to retain control. However, it could secure only 39 seats. This would give the NLD adequate control to make legislative changes; starting from 2019, the NLD has been pushing constitutional amendments to reduce the military's footprint in the Parliament. Tatmadaw is against any amendment that would reduce its role. General Hlaing was to retire in 2021; perhaps, one of the coup's objectives is to prolong his control.

Third, the overt and covert support to the coup.  It has received a lukewarm response from the region and its neighbours. There has been no condemnation from China - Myanmar's largest investor and trading partner. At the UNSC, China has a history of being the closest ally to the Junta. 

In perspective
First, the current Junta government promised to end the emergency within a year and call for a new democracy. But it is juvenile to believe in this promises and democracy seems to be a far-flung idea for the country.

Second, there is a growing expectation of public protests starting with the medical staff going into a civil disobedience movement as announced on 2 February. But given the history, the protests are not enough to remove the power monger Tatmadaw from power. 

Russia: Alexey Navalny sentenced to jail; protests intensify against his arrest
In the news
On 2 February, a Moscow City Court declared Alexy Navalny guilty of breaking the terms of an earlier case from 2014. He was initially sentenced to three-and-a-half years; since, he had failed to regularly report to the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN), the Court has stated that his excuse for non-appearance as insufficient, converting his suspended judgement into a real one. 

On 2 February, public protests followed the arrest; an additional 1,400 people have been detained. 

Issues at large 
First, Russia's approach to Navalny. He is considered Putin's harshest critic and is in a personal battle with Russia's leadership. During the court session, he has called President Vladimir Putin a "poisoner", blaming the latter for the attack against him in August 2020.  With the arrest now and the detention of the majority of Navalny's colleagues from the anti-corruption party, Russia has taken a firm stance to suppress the movement against him.  

Second, domestic and international support for the release of Navalny. On 23 January, 3,900 people were detained after thousands of demonstrators turned up in over 100 cities demanding his release. Last Sunday (31 January), the protests continued. Protests erupted on the day of his arrest where videos of the police beating the protesters emerged on social media and the protesters were heavily outnumbered by the security forces who were seen in helmets and body armours. Navalny has millions of fans across Russia for his criticism of Putin and the United Russia Party. Internationally, Australia, Germany and the UK have raised concerns over the rationale behind his arrests. Boris Johnson called the court ruling "pure cowardice," on Twitter. The Council of Europe stated that the judgement "defied all credibility." However, Russia upholds its 'foreign interference' argument towards the protests.

Third, the Yves Rocher case. In 2014, Navalny was found guilty for embezzling 30 million roubles from two companies, including the cosmetic company Yves Rocher, and was sentenced for three and a half years. He is said to have already served up to 10 months in house arrest. For years he led nationwide protests against the ruling party, but in 2018 he was barred from challenging Mr Putin at the ballot box, because of the court conviction for embezzlement.

In perspective
The leadership in Russia would want to keep Alexy Navaly in jail for as long as possible to suppress the movement against President Putin. The immediate priority would be to ensure Navalny can no longer organize/ call for unauthorized street protests against his arrest or the corruption. The enthusiasm of the demonstrations has already seen a downfall and can be expected to fizzle out in the following weeks. The Russian government is seen determined to crack down on the situation before it expands further.

Also, from around the world...
By Apoorva Sudhakar and Abigail Miriam Fernandez

Peace and Conflict from East and Southeast Asia
China: Foreign Ministry derecognizes BNO passports
On 29 January, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced the country would not recognize the British National Overseas (BNO) passport as a valid travel document or a proof of identity.The announcement was made hours after the United Kingdom offered to issue BNO visas from 31 January; this would enable Hong Kong residents to live and work in the UK. The Chinese spokesperson termed this as a violation of international law and accused the UK of grossly interfering into Hong Kong affairs and China's internal matters. 

China: BBC uncovers systematic abuses against Uighur women in Xinjiang
On 3 February, the BBC published a series of interviews with women who were once captive in China's "re-education" camps for Uighurs. The interviewees recalled their experiences at the internment camps; they spoke of "an organized system of mass rape, sexual abuse and torture" by Chinese men. The detainees who managed to escape alleged that they were forced to watch propaganda films, sing patriotic Chinese songs and watch patriotic TV programmes about Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, a Chinese spokeswoman said the government is committed to the protection of women's rights and claimed the camps were "vocational education and training centres."

Taiwan: Chinese, US fighter aircrafts enter defence zone
On 31 January, Taiwan's Defence Ministry said seven Chinese fighter aircraft and a US reconnaissance aircraft had entered its air defence identification zone (ADIZ). While Taiwan usually announces Chinese entry into its ADIZ, this is the first time the Defence Ministry mentioned the US presence. On 28 January, China responded to US President's Joe Biden's support of the island country by saying "Taiwan independence means war." 

Singapore: Amendment introduced to COVID-19 bill to address privacy concerns
On 1 February, Singapore's Smart Nation and Digital Government Office said it is proposing an amendment to its COVID-19 bill to address concerns about privacy of the users of the country's coronavirus contact-tracing app. With the amendment, the police would be allowed to use data collected from the app only for investigations under seven types of crime. Further, the government instructed all public agencies to erase all the data collected by the app once the pandemic is over. 

South Korea: Iran to release crew members of tanker seized in January
On 2 February, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said the government has agreed to let the 19 crew members of the South Korean tanker ship in January leave the country on humanitarian grounds. However, the Ministry did not mention details about sailors from Indonesia, Myanmar, South Korea and Vietnam who were also on board. Further, Iran also reiterated that the case against the ship allegedly captured for environmental pollution would continue. 

South Korea: Japan no longer described as "partner" 
On 2 February, South Korea's Defence Ministry dropped its description of Japan as a "partner" in its latest white papers thereby reflecting the worsening ties between the two countries. Now, South Korea describes its relations with Japan as "close neighbours that should cooperate not only for the two countries' relationships but also for peace and prosperity in Northeast Asia and the world." Previous white papers referred to the two countries as "geographically and culturally close neighbours as well as partners cooperating for global peace and prosperity." The move comes after Japan implemented stronger export controls against South Korea in 2019. 

Peace and Conflict from South Asia
India: Twitter restores blocked accounts over 'provocative' posts 
On 2 February, Twitter had restored dozens of Indian accounts that were earlier blocked after the government said users were posting content inciting violence. On 1 February, the Ministry of Home Affairs demanded the suspension of more than 250 accounts for tweeting and retweeting, the hashtag #ModiPlanningFarmerGenocide and posting "fake, intimidatory and provocative" tweets in context to the farmers' protest. The blocked accounts included farmers' leaders, activists and a news magazine.

Sri Lanka: Government revokes 2019 agreement on ECT port project
On 1 February, the Government of Sri Lanka decided to renege on a 2019 agreement with India and Japan to develop the strategic East Container Terminal (ECT) at the Colombo Port amid pressure from the trade unions across the country. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that the operation of the east terminal would be done by Sri Lanka Ports Authority, however, offering the West Container Terminal to India for possible investments. The PM's decision took India by shock as there was no prior communication from Colombo that ongoing negotiations. 

Afghanistan: Series of blast across Kabul leaving several dead 
On 2 February, three people dead and six more wounded in a series of blast across Kabul. On the same day, at least ten security forces were killed, and 11 others were injured in separate attacks in Sar-e-Pul and Uruzgan provinces after the Taliban attacked a security outpost. These attacks come after several western countries called on the Taliban to end a wave of violence that the group denies responsibility for. As violence continues to surge across the country, the US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) report, Resolute Support, the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan, reported 2,586 civilian casualties from 1 October to 31 December last year, including 810 killed and 1,776 wounded.

Afghanistan: Taliban calls for 'Islamic Govt to Replace Current Govt in Afghanistan'
On 1 February, the Taliban stated that an Islamic government will replace the current government in Afghanistan, citing the US-Taliban peace agreement, which called for an Islamic government to replace the Ghani government due to the intra-Afghan peace negotiations. However, the Office of National Security Council (ONSC) stated that it was still premature to talk about the political system in Afghanistan, suggesting that the Taliban should stop shedding blood instead of talking about their government.

Afghanistan: Foreign troops to stay in Afghanistan beyond May deadline
On 31 January, Reuters report citing senior NATO officials stated that international troops plan to stay in Afghanistan beyond the May deadline as signed in the US-Taliban deal. The officials said the decision was made as "Conditions have not been met," adding, "And with the new US administration, there will be tweaks in the policy, the sense of hasty withdrawal which was prevalent will be addressed and we could see a much more calculated exit strategy." Responding to the statement, the Taliban said that they will continue "defending the country" if foreign forces remain beyond the May deadline.

Pakistan: Supreme Court orders Omar Sheikh to be moved out of death cell to 'rest house'              
On 2 February, the Supreme Court ordered Omar Sheikh the key accused in the Daniel Pearl murder case to be moved out of his death cell to a rest house while remaining in state custody, stating, "Though the detenue (Omar Sheikh) is entitled to be freed, he should be moved to a comfortable residential environment out of the Karachi prison to something like a rest house." Further, the apex court is to issue a written order allowing Sheikh's family to meet him between 8 am and 5 pm. This came after the Court, on 28 January acquitted Omar Sheikh of Daniel Pearl's murder.

Pakistan: PDM's deadline ends, with PTI ignoring it
On 31 January, as the Pakistan Democratic Movement's deadline for the government to resign passes, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto called upon the alliance to "force the removal of puppets" adding, that the opposition alliance has given "this illegitimate regime the opportunity to step aside respectfully and allow for a transition to democracy with free, fair and transparent elections." Previously, the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government rejected the PDM's deadline and termed the opposition's demands "undemocratic, immoral and unconstitutional."

Peace and Conflict from Central Asia, Middle East and Africa
Azerbaijan: Russia, Turkey launch a joint military centre
On 30 January, Russia and Turkey jointly opened a military centre in Azerbaijan's Aghdam region to monitor the ceasefire with Armenia. The centre marks the first formal military presence of Turkey in the Caucasus and Russia in Azerbaijan; both the countries have deployed 60 personnel each with their own respective commanders. The move raised speculations about larger cooperation between Russia and Turkey; however, on 1 February, Russian Deputy Chairman of the National Security Council said "This is a stabilizing factor, but I wouldn't call it an element of a long-term policy or create any conspiracy theories here."

The Gulf: The US moves carrier out of Middle East
On 2 February, the Pentagon spokesman said the USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group which had been stationed in the US military's Central Command in the Middle East sailed to the Indo-Pacific Command region. The move comes after the Pentagon, in January, reversed its decision to bring the USS Nimitz back to the US citing "threats" from Iran. According to Aljazeera, the spokesman indicated that President Joe Biden did not feel the need to station the USS Nimitz in the Gulf since Donald Trump had increased the US military presence in the region. 

Syria: UN pushes for repatriation of 27,000 children
On 30 January, the United Nations counterterrorism chief, in an informal meeting of the UN Security Council, urged countries to repatriate 27,000 Syrian children stranded in the al-Hol camp in north-eastern Syria; many of them are children of ISIS fighters. He said these children are vulnerable to the threat of radicalization in the camps. He said the camp houses children from 60 countries and emphasized that they are not the responsibility of Syria or groups controlling the camp. He believed they should be repatriated as victims and should not be detained or prosecuted. 

South Sudan: AU, UN welcome establishment of Hybrid Court
On 31 January, the African Union and UN welcomed South Sudan's announcement to establish the AU Hybrid Court and the Commission on Truth, Reconciliation and Healing to try war crimes in the country. On 29 January, the government of South Sudan had approved the establishment of the Court after a delay of two years; the Hybrid Court was a part of the country's 2018 peace deal. The South Sudan UNCHR Chair hoped that the move would translate into tangible results and will not remain a political rhetoric.

Peace and Conflict from Europe and the Americas
Turkey: Erdogan lashed out at LGBT movement amid student protests
On 30 January, four students were arrested in Istanbul over a piece of artwork that showed the LGBT rainbow flag during a rally at Bogazici University. On 1 February, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denounced the student protesters as "terrorists," adding, "We will carry our young people to the future, not as the LGBT youth, but as the youth that existed in our nation's glorious past. He also vowed to crack down on demonstrations who have been protests for weeks opposing the appointment of a government loyalist to head Istanbul's most prestigious university. Following his statement, Erdogan was accused of inciting homophobic sentiment in Turkey as protest intensified with a total of 159 people detained on the same day. 

EU: AstraZeneca to supply nine million more vaccine doses
On 31 January, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen stated that AstraZeneca has agreed to supply nine million additional doses of its coronavirus vaccine to the European Union during the first quarter. The new target of 40 million doses by the end of March is still only half what AstraZeneca originally aimed for before it announced a shortfall due to production problems. Further, the pharmaceutical company also plans to expand its manufacturing capacity in Europe.

Russia: Study published in The Lancet finds Russia's vaccine is effective and safe
On 2 February, a peer-reviewed analysis published in The Lancet stated that the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine developed by Russia showed 91.6 per cent efficacy rate, appeared safe and did not cause serious side effects. Previously, Russia faced scepticism about approving its vaccine without the release of clinical trial data, however, the result now gives Russia the leverage to deliver a cheap vaccine at home and abroad.

Columbia: Special tribunal accuses eight former rebel commanders for war atrocities
On 28 January, a special tribunal to process war atrocities in Columbia accused eight former rebel commanders of war crimes and crimes against humanity for the guerrillas' practice of kidnapping people during the civil war. The Special Jurisdiction for Peace, a system of judges and investigators who have been mandated to determine responsibility for war-related crimes decided against the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). 

The US: Trump's 77 days between election and inauguration
On 1 February, The New York Times brought in an analysis on former President Donald J. Trump's 77 days between the election and the inauguration says that he attempted to subvert American democracy with a lie about election fraud that he had been grooming for years. The 77 days witnessed allegations after allegation coupled with conspiracy theories to misplaced belief and more lies. Further, The Times says that the violence at the Capitol and Joe Biden's victory may have put an end of Trump's post-election campaign, however, it says that the same cannot be said about the political staying power, the grip on the Republican faithful, of the lie he set in motion. 

UNSC-Myanmar: China and Russia block efforts to reach a consensus on the coup in Myanmar
On 2 February, China along with Russia blocked efforts by the United Nations Security Council at its consultative meeting to issue a strong statement condemning the coup in Myanmar. Later, on 3 February, China stated that it opposed any strong resolution by the UNSC condemning the coup and insisted that any action by the international community should not escalate the tensions and complicate matters.

About the authors
Harini Madhusudan, Aparupa Bhattacherjee, Apoorva Sudhakar and Abigail Miriam Fernandez are PhD Scholars and Project Assistants at the School of Conflict and Security Studies, NIAS.


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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
The World This Quarter
April 2026 | CWA # 2059

Adarsh Vijay

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