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Conflict Weekly
Elusive Negotiations over Gaza and Complex Abortion Legislations in the US

IPRI Team
3 May 2024
Photo Source: Reuters

Conflict Weekly #226, 3 May 2024, Vol.5, No.18
An initiative by NIAS-IPRI

Shamini Velayutham and Dhriti Mukherjee 


Middle East: The Elusive Negotiations and the Pressure on Hamas 
Shamini Velayutham

In the news
On 3 May, a Hamas delegation arrived in Egypt for negotiations and said it was "determined to achieve an agreement." US Secretary of State Antony Blinken asserted that "Hamas is the only thing standing between the people of Gaza and a ceasefire and a deal should be a 'no-brainer' for the group." He stated: "We wait to see whether, in effect, they can take yes for an answer on the ceasefire and release of hostages."

On 2 May, Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh spoke separately with Qatar's Foreign Minister and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and the head of Egypt's security services, Abbas Kamel. He has conferred with mediators from Egypt and Qatar over the most recent Israeli request for a ceasefire in Gaza and a prison swap. According to a Hamas official statement: "Haniyeh appreciated the role played by Egypt, which along with Qatar and the US is mediating the talks, and stressed the positive spirit of the movement in studying the ceasefire proposal."

On 30 April, amid uncertain cease-fire negotiations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that his country would launch a ground offensive on Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. He said: "The idea that we will stop the war before achieving all of its goals is out of the question. We will enter Rafah and we will eliminate Hamas' battalions there – with or without a deal, to achieve total victory."

On 29 April, a top Hamas delegation travelled to Egypt to prepare for the most recent round of negotiations. At discussions in Cairo facilitated by Qatar and the US, a team headed by Hamas deputy leader Khalil al-Hayya presented Hamas's response to the most recent Israeli offers. On 27 April, following up on a potential truce in Gaza proposed in early April, Hamas said it had received Israel's formal response and would review it before responding.

On 28 April, speaking at a World Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken asserted that securing a truce between Israel and Hamas is the most effective approach to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He stated: "We were hoping to see more commitment and more seriousness on both sides." He added, "We are, with the help of our international partners, hoping that we can pressure both sides to an agreement, but right now we are seeing from both sides a lot of lack of commitment to the process itself and the mediation."

On the same day, according to British Foreign Secretary David Cameron, the current offer made to Hamas calls for the release of Palestinian prisoners as well as a long-term ceasefire of 40 days. 

Issues at large
First, the pressure on Hamas. On 14 April, Hamas rejected Israel's proposal as Israel plans to continue its operations in southern Gaza. On 7 April, negotiators were in Cairo for talks. According to Egyptian authorities, some progress had been made on a three-phase agreement involving prisoners' return in exchange for a permanent truce. Still, Hamas did not concur with that assessment. In March, Israel suggested that an Arab force supervise a temporary security presence in Gaza, but the idea was turned down.

Second, Netanyahu's emphasis on military operations in Rafah. Netanyahu is determined to carry out military operations in Rafah. Approximately 1.3 million Palestinians live in the Rafah. The great majority of these people were uprooted from northern Gaza. While the rest of the world has been pressurizing Israel to give up on the idea of targeting Rafah, Netanyahu remains adamant and has threatened to carry out the military operations, irrespective of Hamas agreeing to the deal. 

Third, the demands of Israel and Hamas. Hamas wants an end to hostilities permanently, and the Israeli forces leave Gaza. Other demands include the following: displaced Palestinians must be allowed to return to their homes without hindrance; additional aid must be allowed into the region; and a reconstruction effort must begin. Israel demands the release of the hostages who have been held captive since 7 October 2023. 

Fourth, internal divide in Israel. If the ceasefire includes what they would perceive to be favourable to Hamas, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich have openly vowed to "dismantle" the government and remove Netanyahu. At the same time, a Member of the Israeli war cabinet, Benny Gantz, holds a different opinion. According to Gantz, freeing prisoners is "urgent" and should be the government's priority. Leader of the opposition, Yair Lapid, has also called for a compromise centred on the release of Israeli prisoners.

In perspective
While there is external pressure on Israel and Hamas, both sides seem to be sticking to their demands. While there is substantial pressure on Hamas to agree to the release, the latter is worried whether Israel will stop the military action against it. In between, the larger question of military operations in Rafah remains the biggest threat to civilians in Gaza. 



The US: Contradictions in the Abortion laws in Arizona and Florida
Dhriti Mukherjee 

In the news
On 2 May, Arizona's Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs signed a bill repealing the state's 1864 abortion law, which was set to take effect within weeks.

On 1 May, the Arizona Senate voted 16-14 to repeal the abortion ban after two Republican senators voted in favour of repealing the ban.

Earlier on 9 April, Arizona's Supreme Court ruled that the 160-year-old abortion law could go back into effect and ruled 4-2 in favour of making the law "enforceable" within 14 days. This ban would ban all abortions, except in cases of rape or incest, and could lead to doctors being prosecuted in the state.

Following the repeal, on 2 May, Hobbs stated: "Today, I am glad to see the Senate answered my call and voted to repeal Arizona's 1864 total abortion ban, and I look forward to quickly signing the repeal into law. This total abortion ban would have jailed doctors, threatened the lives of women across our state and stripped millions of Arizonans of their bodily autonomy."

Arizona's Attorney General Kris Mayes stated on 1 May after the Senate vote: "Rest assured, my office is exploring every option available to prevent this outrageous 160-year-old law from ever taking effect."

Separately, on 1 May, Florida's ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy went into effect after the state's top court ruled 6-1 that the state's constitution did not apply to abortion access. Justices upheld Florida's existing 15-week abortion ban, which had been passed in 2022. The ban had been signed into law by Florida's Republic Governor Ron DeSantis in 2023; however, the bill was placed on hold till the 15-week ban had cleared legal challenges. In a separate ruling, Florida's Supreme Court decided 4-3 that a proposed constitutional amendment protecting access to abortion in the state could be included on ballots this November, allowing Floridians to vote 'yes' or 'no' to sealing abortion rights.

In response on 1 May, US Vice President Kamala Harris lamented that "starting this morning, women in Florida became subject to an abortion ban so extreme it applies before many women even know they are pregnant." She claimed that the ban is a result of former President Donald Trump appointing three of the six US Supreme Court judges who had voted to overturn Roe v Wade, causing "extremists" in various states to pass laws that "criminalize doctors, punish women" just for "providing reproductive care."

On the same day, Florida House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell said that women now have "fewer rights than their mothers and their grandmothers had."

Issues at large
First, an overview of the laws. In Arizona, the judgement prevented the 1864 abortion ban from coming into effect. The law, which had laid dormant in the state after the Roe v Wade ruling, ordered prosecution for "a person who provides, supplies or administers to a pregnant woman, or procures such woman to take any medicine, drugs or substance, or uses or employs any instrument or other means whatever, with intent thereby to procure the miscarriage of such woman unless it is necessary to save her life." It placed a blanket ban on all abortions except to save a woman's life and prevented individuals in Arizona from terminating a pregnancy after 15 weeks. In Florida, the abortion law bans anyone from getting an abortion after six weeks. It includes exceptions for cases of rape, incest, abnormalities, and when the mother's life is in danger. Patients must appear for two in-person appointments at least 24 hours apart. The biggest criticism of the law is that most women have no idea that they're even pregnant in the first six weeks.

Second, Roe v Wade and after. On 24 June 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v Wade decision, which had established the constitutional right to abortion, allowing states to make their abortion laws. As per the research group Guttmacher Institute, abortions in 2023 were up from 53 per cent in 2020. The overturning of Roe v Wade resulted in Florida becoming "one of the main points of access for abortion care within the formal healthcare system in the south," as per a data scientist at the Guttmacher Institute. He added that 9,000 people seeking abortion in 2023 came from other states. Thus, the implications of the new law combined with the overturning of Roe v Wade will impact women from many other states. More than 20 states began enforcing abortion laws to different degrees following the overturn. However, while the majority still believes that the overturn was the right call, there are disagreements on what abortion laws should look like.

Third, the debate over abortion- conservatives and gender rights. The position that pro-life supports and pro-choice supports has largely remained unchanged over the years. While the former holds that foetuses should be protected, the latter argues that women should have the right to make their own decisions about their bodies. Both movements have many supports, meaning the reactions in both states were mixed. In Arizona, anti-abortion advocates blamed pro-abortion advocates, saying that the "most protective pro-life law in the country is poised to fall to the appetites of pro-abortion activists." In Florida, a pro-choice woman said that she is "terrified" due to the law, asserting that her "life matters." On 1 May, anti-abortion activists lined up behind a Jacksonville abortion clinic, making beelines for cars with potential patients. A pro-life individual described the six-week ban as a "landmark for the pro-life movement and for women."

Fourth, politics in the US. The abortion debate has always been a central theme in US politics and has already become a key aspect of the elections this year. Republicans are known to be more conservative and anti-abortion, while Democrats are more liberal and pro-abortion. Four of the seven justices in Arizona who favoured the 1864 ban were Republicans, while in Florida, most of the Supreme Court justices are appointed by DeSantis, meaning they share similar views. However, while the Republican's support for anti-abortion laws has prevailed, the decision of two Republicans in Arizona to support repealing the ban indicated a shift in the stance. Republican Kari Lake, who in 2022 described the ban as a "great law," said that the ruling to reinstate it is "out of step with Arizonans." This shifting stance has become so significant that conservative voters struggle to maintain party loyalty. Arizona's Democratic Party Chair, Yolanda Bejarano, affirmed, "Republicans know that they are on the wrong side of this issue."

In Perspective
First, the upcoming elections. Both Arizona and Florida are battleground states in the forthcoming elections, which is why the rhetoric surrounding abortions is more significant in these places. Democrats have used the initial decision in Arizona and the prevailing law in Florida to convince voters, especially women, that reproductive rights under Republicans will be extremely constrained. Given the extreme nature of the law in Florida, it is possible that even moderate voters would choose to vote for Democrats. US President Joe Biden has also blamed Trump for overturning Roe v Wade and the fallouts that the decision has had on abortion laws in other states during his campaign.

Second, more constrained access to healthcare for women. The overturning of Roe v Wade, which allowed states to enforce laws banning abortions, forced women from those states to travel to other areas where they had access to abortion. In the south of the US, as per the Guttmacher Institute, one in three abortions were performed in Florida. As per the CEO of Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida, Alexandra Mandado, Florida's new law means that the "entire South now, in a month, will be a desert for abortion care." Medical practitioners have expressed concerns over how this could result in women taking matters into their own hands, resulting in an uptick in injuries and miscarriages. 


This Week in History
30 April 1971: Saigon falls to North Vietnam troops, leading to the reunification of Vietnam
Lakshmi Karlekar

On 20 April 1975, North Vietnam took control of Saigon, the then capital of South Vietnam. On 2 July 1976, Vietnam was formally reunited under communist rule as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, following the conclusion of the Vietnam War and the fall of the South Vietnamese state.

On 29 April 1975, the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) and the Viet Cong, led by General Van Tien Dung, launched their final assault on Saigon, heavily bombarding the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) soldiers under General Nguyen Van Toan. The PAVN and the Viet Cong had taken control of the city's key locations by the following day's afternoon, and they had flown their flag above the South Vietnamese presidential palace.

The immediate background to the fall of Saigon
During the Cold War, the United States was able to evacuate its soldiers from the Vietnam War owing to the Paris Peace Accords of January 1973. Low-intensity conflict continued while the agreement kept North Vietnamese forces in South Vietnam. The South Vietnamese were frivolous with their weapons spending and risked financial ruin because of the sharp increase in fuel prices. A lack of backing from the United States, obvious corruption, and high inflation all lowered army morale to the point where 24,000 soldiers deserted per month.

Resupplied and with the whiff of a potential win, the North Vietnamese were raring to go to battle. By invading Phuoc Long province, which is barely 65 kilometres from Saigon, they tested on December 1974 whether the US would start bombing again if they flagrantly broke the truce. President Gerald Ford of the U.S. requested further help for South Vietnam, but Congress rejected his requests, and the US did not respond. The quickness and simplicity of the operation demonstrated how South Vietnam's determination to resist was breaking down.

The North Vietnamese began their offensives across the Central Highlands and the northern South Vietnamese province of Quang Tri in March 1975. Large numbers of South Vietnamese soldiers deserted to save their families, making counterattacks unsuccessful. President Nguyen Van Thieu of South Vietnam gave the order for his army to evacuate southward on March 13 in anticipation of shorter supply lines. However, as soldiers and refugees choked roadways and created panic, the withdrawal quickly turned into a rout. The North Vietnamese, feeling empowered, decided to launch an all-out onslaught, to take over Saigon. There was an ultimatum to flee the oncoming North Vietnamese army. Some courageous South Vietnamese soldiers continued to fight; the 29th Division, for instance, staged a valiant final stand at Xuan Loc.

On 21 April, Thieu took on television to announce his resignation, criticizing the US for abandoning South Vietnam during its time of need. By April 27, 100,000 North Vietnamese soldiers had surrounded Saigon, but such force was barely necessary. By 29 April, North Vietnamese soldiers bombarded Tan Son Nhut Air Base, which served as the main point of escape for the 5,000 American citizens who were being evacuated from the country. Over 10,000 Vietnamese swarmed the American embassy, scrambling to secure a spot on the helicopters that took them from rooftops to a fleet of 26 American ships that were offshore, especially the USS Blue Ridge, the operational flagship and aircraft carrier stationed there. Before the city had been captured, nearly all-American military were evacuated and tens of thousands of South Vietnamese people who had been affiliated with the Republic of Vietnam regime departed from Saigon as part of Operation Frequent Wind. This operation is regarded as history's biggest helicopter evacuation.

On 30 April, little opposition was left when a hail of artillery indicated that the last assault had begun. The South Vietnamese government offered to surrender within hours of North Vietnamese troops taking control of key locations in the city, but their offer was rejected even as General Duong Van Minh, the country's president, who had taken office just two days after Thieu fled, gave the order for his soldiers to surrender.

After Saigon: Five Fallouts
More than just the conclusion of a war, the fall of Saigon represents a pivotal moment in world history. First, the triggering rivalries created tensions on either side. The 1973 Paris Peace Accords which propagated peace were unable to put an end to hostilities. In addition, as part of "Vietnamization," the United States reduced its aid and withdrew its combat forces, leaving South Vietnam vulnerable. The outcome was indirectly influenced by changes in international dynamics and support for the South Vietnamese administration brought about by the foreign geopolitical setting, particularly the détente between the United States and China and the strategy of rapprochement with the Soviet Union. In addition, the focus shifted from open combat and confrontation to arms limitation, and ultimately the fall of the Soviet Union, the vanguard of communism.

Second, the impact on the US. The "Vietnam Syndrome" seeped into American culture, increasing popular and political cynicism about participation in overseas conflicts.

Third, the refugees. Understanding the repercussions in political, economic, social, cultural, and global domains is crucial for comprehending the long-term effects on Vietnam and the world. Due to the 'boat people' problem, sizable Vietnamese groups settled across the globe, mostly in the US, Australia, and Canada, creating a lasting diaspora of refugees.

Fourth, the reeducation camps. The Communist Party of Vietnam sought to lower Saigon's population, which had grown due to wartime immigration and was now overcrowded and experiencing high unemployment. Between 200,000 and 300,000 South Vietnamese were transported to re-education camps after the war. There, many of them suffered from malnutrition, sickness, and torture in addition to being made to perform hard labor.

Fifth, the long road to recovery. Unexploded bombs, landmines, and the emotional and psychological repercussions of "War Syndrome," a type of post-traumatic stress disorder, are some of the physical and psychological remnants of Vietnam's past.

The fall of Saigon signifies not just the conclusion of the Vietnam War but also a dramatic change in the Cold War's balance of power dynamics, which will influence the trajectory of future international relations.


Issues in Peace and Conflict This Week:
Regional Roundups

Rohini Reenum, Akhil Ajith, Femy Francis, Padmashree Anandhan, Dhriti Mukherjee, Shamini Velayutham, Vetriselvi Baskaran and Shilpa Joseph.


East and Southeast Asia
China: Hosts rival Palestinian groups - Hamas and Fatah
On 1 May, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that representatives of Rival Palestinian groups Fatah and Hamas met in China to negotiate potential reconciliation. Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Li Jian said: "The two sides fully expressed their political will to achieve reconciliation through dialogue and consultation, discussed many specific issues and made positive progress," and that "China and Palestine share a traditional friendship. We support Palestinian factions in achieving reconciliation and increasing solidarity through dialogue and consultation. We will continue to work actively towards that end."

China: Georgia's Governor approves bills banning Chinese "agent" from acquiring land
On 30 May, US state's Georgia Governor Brian Kemp approved and signed a bill limiting the ability of Chinese citizens to buy land in the state. The bill SB420 bans any Chinese agent from acquiring farmland in Georgia or any land near the military base or installations. The Democrats and others criticized the legislature as discriminatory. Kemp stated: "We cannot allow foreign adversaries to control something as critical to our survival as our food supply." The critics expressed that this would harm the immigrant community; Cynthis Chois, co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate, said: "By signing this bill, Governor Kemp is shirking his responsibility to protect the equality, civil rights and constitutional right to due process of all Georgians and is instead engaging in anti-Asian scapegoating and anti-immigrant fearmongering."

Taiwan: Semiconductor firm KYEC to divest from China over geopolitical tensions
On 29 April, the South China Morning Post reported that King Yuan Electronics Co (KYEC) had divested from the Suzhou subsidiary in China. The board of directors of the firm decided to divest from the Jiangsu province of China amid brewing geopolitical tensions and changes in the cross-strait supply chain. KYEC Microelectronics Co. gave away its 92.16 per cent shares in the Suzhous King Long Technology firm for 4.9 billion Yuan. KYEC informed that the deal would be completed by the third quarter of 2024, and the funds raised would be used to invest in high-tech testing and other equipment. The company's decision reflects how the US tech restriction has affected the supply chain, and now, it is looking to invest in other markets. This comes after the Biden administration updated the restrictions on semiconductor-related exports to China.

South Korea: Held talks to join the AUKUS security pact, says Defence Minister Shin
On 1 May, the South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said that the country held talks to join the AUKUS-led security pact. South Korea intends to join pillar two of the security pact, which aims to share other military technology. The AUKUS was formed in 2021 by the US, UK, and Australia as a two-stage security pact to counter China's power in the Indo-Pacific region. During a meeting, Shin said South Korea could contribute to the group with its defence, science, and technological capabilities. The talks were followed by an AUKUS announcement on Japan's participation in Pillar 2 of the group for specific defence projects. 

Australia: Qantas Airlines data breach under investigation
On 1 May, Australian Qantas Airways informed us that they were investigating a data breach where users accessed other passengers' travel details, which had impacted the frequent Flyers application. There are multiple reports to the media outlets that customers can access strangers' travel information and that users can cancel someone else's tickets. Qantas is investigating the matter and checking to see if the recent system change caused this. 

South Asia
Pakistan: President directs Sindh CM to launch special operations to curb crimes 
On 1 May, the President presided over a special meeting at the Chief Minister's house to take measures to control crimes in Sindh. After hearing the briefings given by CM Shah and senior ministers, he urged the CM to manage street crimes in Karachi by launching a particular operation and completing "the Karachi Safe City project on a war footing." He insisted on deepening the ongoing operation against the dacoits and the menace of drugs in the province. He directed the Interior Minister to provide enhanced weapons to the Sindh Police force. The President stated: "The operation in Karachi must deliver results so that confidence of the citizens could be restored" and "I have zero tolerance for the illegal occupation of lands in Kacha areas and it must be stopped, once and for all."

Pakistan: Security forces kill militants in KP 
On 29 April, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), security forces killed four militants who had been involved in terrorist activities in the area. They then recovered "weapons and ammunition" from the terrorists. A day earlier, in a separate operation, security forces killed two terrorists in KP's Dera Ismail Khan District. Separately, on 25 April, three militants, including two ringleaders, were killed as part of an intelligence-based operation in the KP. The ISPR added that a "sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area."

Pakistan: Four terrorists with alleged links to TTP arrested for Bisham suicide terror attack 
On 29 April, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) revealed that it had arrested "four key terrorists" belonging to the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) who were involved in a terrorist attack that took place in Bisham last month. Referring to the arrests, the KP CTD spokesperson stated that all four - Adil Shehbaz, Muhammad Shafiq Qureshi, Zahid Qureshi and Nazeer Hussain belonged to the Mansehra district and had links to the TTP. Previously, on 26 March, the terrorists targeted a bus travelling between Islamabad and a hydroelectric dam construction site in Dasu at Bishamn in KP. In the suicide attack, five Chinese engineers and their Pakistani driver had been killed. China had demanded a probe into the incident, and Pakistan had promised to nab the "perpetrators and accomplices swiftly." 

Pakistan:  Farmers protesting wheat procurement policy arrested in Punjab
On 29 April, farmers from across the province of Punjab gathered at GPO Chowk to carry out their protest against the government's inadequate wheat procurement policy, which had reduced the "provincial procurement quota from over 4 million tonnes to 2.3 million tonnes." The protestors attempted to move towards the Punjab Assembly, where a heavy contingent of police presence intercepted them. Kissan Ittehad Pakistan General Secretary Mian Umair Masood, who was leading the demonstration, claimed that more than 250 farmers were arrested by the police in Lahore. However, according to police sources, only 46 protesters have been taken into custody. Mian Umair Masood also revealed further plans to "block highways across the province with the help of their families and livestock." The PTI and the Jammat-i-Islami have also supported the cause of the farmers. Their farmer wing, the Kisan Board, has scheduled several protests for 30 April.

Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa
Israel: Turkey and Colombia cut trade and diplomatic ties
On 3 May, due to the "worsening humanitarian tragedy" in the Palestinian Territories, Turkey suspended all trade with Israel. Ministry of Tradecin a statement said: "Turkey will strictly and decisively implement these new measures until the Israeli government allows an uninterrupted and sufficient flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza." Following the initial reports of the limitations, Israel Katz, the foreign minister of Israel, charged Turkish President ErdoÄŸan with operating in a dictatorial manner. On 2 May, President Gustavo Petro of Colombia declared his intention to sever diplomatic ties with Israel because of the latter's Gaza war, which has drawn the alarm of human rights organizations and other experts who believe it may be equivalent to genocide.

Syria: Eight injures in Israeli airstrike
On 2 May, according to the Ministry of Defense of Syria, eight Syrian military soldiers were injured by an Israeli airstrike on the outskirts of Damascus. This incident is the most recent in the conflict in Gaza. Ministry, in a statement, said: "The Israeli strike, launched from the occupied Golan Heights towards one of the sites in the vicinity of Damascus."

Yemen: Houthi rebels target UK vessel in Red Sea
On 30 April, as part of their ongoing campaign to disrupt transportation along the vital maritime route, the Houthi rebels in Yemen damaged a ship on Monday with a missile attack. As per the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center, the strike occurred near Mokha, Yemen. The UKMTO reported that while the ship crew was unharmed and en route to their next port of call, the ship sustained damage in the attack. In the area, the agency asked vessels to proceed with caution. UKMTO stated: "There was "an explosion in close proximity to a merchant vessel."

Lebanon: Hezbollah targets Israeli sites
On 25 April, in response to the death of one of its members, Hezbollah claims to have conducted drone attacks on Israeli sites north of Acre, the largest incursion into Israeli territory since the start of the Gaza War. Although the Israeli military had earlier claimed to have intercepted two "aerial targets" off Israel's northern shore, it now claimed no knowledge of any of its installations being targeted by Hezbollah.

DR Congo: M23 rebels seize key mining town
On 1 May, the spokesperson said that the town of Rubaya in Masisi district, which is important for mining coltan, a key ingredient for producing mobile phones, was seized by the M23 rebel forces after heavy fighting with government troops. It happened on the same day that French President Immanuel Macron urged Rwanda to "halt its support." 

Burkina Faso: Denies mass killing allegations of HRW reports
On 28 April, as per the BBC reports, Burkina Faso condemned the "baseless accusations" of Human Rights Watch (HRW) reports regarding the mass killing of 223 people in February. The Communications Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo stated: "The government of Burkina Faso strongly rejects and condemns such baseless accusations." He mentioned that the country had initiated a legal inquiry to "establish the facts" to prove the HRW "guilty." Earlier, on 25 April, the HRW investigation report said that the country's mass killings levels are at the top "among the worst army abuse" in a decade, citing the attack on 25 February in Nondin and Soro villages. The report also claimed that the military carried out this attack to retaliate when people supported jihadists. 

Burkina Faso: Suspends BBC over HRW reports
On 26 April, the country blocked the BBC reports and the US public broadcaster Voice of America following its coverage of mass killings. The report accused the Burkinabe military of carrying out at least 223 civilian massacres in February. The country's media regulator warned other media outlets not to cover the news and suspended BBC publications. However, the Voice of America's Human Rights Watch denies taking back its stance. It stated: "We stand by reporting about Burkina Faso and intend to continue to fully and fairly cover activities in the country." UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Marta Hurtado issues a statement showing concern over the suspension. It reads: "Restrictions on media freedom and civic space must stop immediately. Freedom of expression including the right of access to information is crucial in any society, and even more so in the context of the transition in Burkina Faso." 

Ethiopia: AU expresses concern over community disputes
On 26 April, the African Union (AU) showed concern about the worsening situation of "escalating tensions between local communities" in North Ethiopia. The country has been in turmoil since the war broke out between the Tigrayan administration and the federal government in 2020. The Tigrayans seized the adjacent areas like Alamata Town, Raya Alamata, Zata, and Ofla, which the Amharas also claim resulted in disputes that led more than 50,000 to flee their hometown. The AU Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat urged both sides to immediately "halt hostilities and ensure the safety of civilians to end the renewed displacement of the local population." He suggested a political dialogue to resolve the issue. 

Egypt: "Let it rot" campaign impacts fish traders
On 26 April, following President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi's words to boycott unaffordable products, fish traders are inclined to reduce the selling price to 50 per cent. The boycott came to light with the online protest weeks ago. The campaign "Let it rot," which was initiated in the major cities of Port Said and Alexandria, now has its spillover effect all over. This is due to the fall of Egyptian currency value. 

Mali: Troops kill IS Commander 
On 29 April, BBC reported that an IS Commander, Abu Huzeifa, was killed by a troop from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Mali state TV reported that Huzeifa, known as "Higgo", was a Morrocan national and Commander of IS in the Sahel. He was killed in an operation carried out in the Indelimane in the Menaka region. He was linked to several high-profile raids in the Sahel region, including a 2017 attack where four US soldiers were killed. 

Europe and the Americas
Ukraine: Military claims attack on two oil refineries in southern Russia
On 27 April, Ukraine's defence claimed it carried out a drone strike on Russia's southern region, Krasnodar. According to the reports in Reuters and AFP, the attack hit two oil refineries along with a military airfield.  In a statement: "Ukrainian drones struck the atmospheric distillation columns of the Illsky and Slovyansky refineries. These are key technological facilities." The same was confirmed by Russia's media, the TASS on fire at the Slavyansk plant and a partial suspension. On 27 April, Russia's local governor, Veniamin Kondratyev, claimed to be countering Ukraine's wave of drone strikes on its oil refineries in Krasnodar, southern Russia. In Slavyansk, Kushevsk, and Seversky districts, he stated that Russian air defence had intercepted more than ten drones. This resulted in a fire which was extinguished. He said: "There have been nine attacks in total on the tank farm and distillation column. Thanks to the built-in protection system, the tank farm hasn't been damaged."

Belarus: President signs new conscription decree to maintain the mobilization reserve
On 29 April, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a decree approving the new conscription of Reserve officers for Military Service. The decree allows for the incorporation of recruits into armed forces and border service bodies of males under 27 who are trained at military departments. The move comes as part of the annual process to increase the level of primary officer staffing in the armed and border services to "maintain the mobilization reserve."

Poland: Farmers suspend protest in the Ukraine border after talks with Agricultural Minister
On 29 April, Polish farmers who had protested for months at the Ukraine border crossing suspended the move. The reason behind the protest was due to the impact of cheaper Ukraine grain, the impact of unfair competition combined with the government's inaction. They withdrew the protests after talks with the Agriculture Minister of Poland, Czeslaw Siekierski. Although the details of the negotiation were not disclosed, the result of the suspension of protests by the farmers was hailed. 

Georgia: Foreign Influence Bill provokes widespread protests
On 28 April, close to 20,000 people gathered at Tbilisi's central Republic Square, protesting against the controversial "Foreign Influence" bill. The earlier-backed Georgian state, now a member of the EU since 2023, has adopted the Foreign Influence Bill, which is aimed at destroying the media and civil society. This month, the ruling Georgian Dream party reintroduced the bill, facing strong criticisms for a perceived democratic backsliding. According to European Council President Charles Michel, the bill is observed to be "inconsistent" with Georgia's application for EU membership. He claimed it: "…will bring Georgia closer to the EU, not further away." President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, threatened to veto the bill and is at odds with the ruling party. However, Georgia has a strong majority in the legislature, which enables it to enact legislation and override a veto from the president without the backing of any opposition lawmakers.

Haiti: Transnational council announces new prime minister
On 30 April, Haiti's transnational council named Fritz Belizaire as the new prime minister of the country, tasking him with stabilizing the country as it continues to face violence caused by armed gangs. The appointment follows weeks of political deadlock and internal squabbling, ultimately resulting in four voting members supporting Belizaire's appointment. Edgard Leblanc Fils, a former senate president, was named as the president of the panel, and the appointment of a cabinet and electoral council is yet to be done. Tensions around Tuesday's selection may lead to the dissolution of the council. 

Brazil: Extreme weather leads to dam collapsing
On 3 May, BBC reported that following days of heavy rains that triggered massive flooding, a hydroelectric dam collapsed in Rio Grande do Sul state, leading to more than 30 people being killed and another 60 reported to be missing. Around 15,000 people were forced to leave their homes, and more than 500,000 could not access power or clean water. Hotter than average temperatures, high humidity, and strong winds caused the extreme weather conditions. State Governor Eduardo Leite asked for substantial assistance to "rescue hundreds of people in dozens of municipalities." Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visited the affected area and promised help from the central government. Helicopters have been deployed to search for stranded people, but severe flooding has made it difficult for them to land.

Chile: President declares national mourning after assailants kill three police officers
On 27 April, armed assailants ambushed and killed three police officers before setting their car on fire in the Canete municipality in the Arauco province. Chile's President Gabriel Boric condemned the "cowardly" attack and declared three days of national mourning to honour the officers. He stated: "Today the entire country is in mourning. There is heartbreak, sorrow, anger. But these emotions do not paralyze us, they force us, they mobilize us. We will find the whereabouts of the perpetrators of this terrible crime." He also visited the families of the deceased and affirmed that there would "be no impunity." As per authorities, the officers were responding to three false emergency calls when their vehicle was attacked with heavy-calibre weapons. While the identity of the assailants remains unknown, a conflict between the Mapuche Indigenous community and landowners and forestry companies in the area has been intensifying for a while. 

Canada: Police arrest and charge three individuals over killing of Sikh activist
On 3 May, three Indian nationals were arrested and charged over the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was shot dead in June 2023 in Vancouver, Canada. His death had sparked a major diplomatic row between India and Canada after Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged India's government was involved in the killing, a claim which India denied. Superintended Mandeep Mooker said the three suspects- Karan Brar, Kamal Preet Singh, and Karan Preet Singh- were charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Investigations into their involvement and the "connections to the government of India" were ongoing. Assistant Commissioner David Teboul stated: "There are separate and distinct investigations ongoing into these matters. Certainly not limited to the involvement of the people arrested today." However, the collaboration with counterparts in India has reportedly been "rather difficult and challenging."


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The abortion ban in the US, Protests in Georgia, Sorbonne University pro-Palestine protests and the likely ICC warrant against Netanyahu
Sayeka Ghosh, Vetriselvi Baskaran, Diya Madhavan and Sim Jain

Florida in the US: The abortion ban goes into effect
On 1 May, Florida's ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy went into effect, sharply restricting access to the procedure for women in the state

The six-week ban, lowered from the previous 15-week limit, is expected to have a far-reaching impact across the region, where 11 other states have already largely banned abortion following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Florida had been a refuge for abortion-seekers from neighbouring states like Alabama and Georgia, but the new law upends that access. 

The ban's impact on Florida's political landscape remains uncertain, with national Democrats expressing optimism that the issue could put the state in play despite historically favouring Republicans. President Biden briefly addressed the ban last week, calling it "a nightmare" caused by Donald Trump's Supreme Court appointments. Traditionally a more libertarian-leaning state, Florida has a history of approving liberal ballot measures even while electing Republicans. But DeSantis has stocked his administration with "solid social conservatives," as one anti-abortion advocate noted, suggesting the new restrictions align with his conservative agenda. As the legal battles continue, patients across the South will be forced to travel long distances or face a complete lack of access, upending reproductive rights in a region already grappling with the fallout from Roe's reversal.

Protests in Georgia: Against "foreign agents" legislation
Georgia witnessed protests as the governing party, the Georgian Dream Party (GDP), initiated the debate on a bill on "foreign agents" named – "Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence." The bill was widely criticized as being inspired by Russia. More than 5,000 demonstrators gathered in front of the Parliament in the capital, Tbilisi. On 18 April, in a vote, the opposition boycotted the bill, and 83 ruling politicians backed the bill's first reading in a 150-seat parliament. On 29 April, more than 20,000 gathered to join the "March for Europe," demanding the government to scrap the bill and fear the bill would restrict Georgia from joining the European Union. On 1 May, amidst three weeks of protest, the Parliament advanced the bill by approving the second reading. Lawmakers have abandoned the bill, and the MPs tussled by throwing punches. The third and final reading of the bill is anticipated to take place around mid-May.

In 2023, the bill was initially introduced. However, the strong public reaction resulted in its revocation. The bill mandates that they register under "foreign influence" if media outlets or civil society organizations get more than 20 per cent of their financing outside the country. The Georgian Dream Party calls the draft law the "Transparency of Foreign Influence" bill, and the opposition condemns the bill, saying that it resembles a Russian voice and will weaken civil society and threaten freedom of speech.

Western countries and the European Union have expressed animosity over the draft law. Georgia has always attempted to strengthen its ties with the West. Still, there are accusations that the current ruling party is trying to reestablish ties between the former Soviet republic and Russia. It wrecked relations with the EU, which granted Georgia candidate status in December, by passing the bill. 

Sorbonne University in Paris: Pro-Palestine protests
On 29 April, police moved in to sweep off dozens of protesters who were pitching tents and protesting in a courtyard at the Sorbonne University in Paris on Monday, demanding an end to Israel's bombardment of Gaza. The demonstration occurred three days after a protest at the capital's elite Sciences Po university, which came in the wake of rallies on campuses propagating across the US against the conflict.

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who, like President Emmanuel Macron, is among the prestigious university's notable alumni, stated that his government "would not tolerate the actions of dangerously acting minority trying to impose its rules and ideologies coming from North America" and called for a "rapid reaction", following the three-day blockade at the institute, inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments and on the following Monday, protesters at the Sorbonne University started setting up tents, and reiterating chants and waving the Palestinian flag proclaiming their solidarity. On Wednesday, protesters from Sciences Po occupied part of the campus after 100 students voted to pitch tents on the university compound. Hours after the demonstration commenced, Jean Basseres, the school's interim president, called for riot police officers, a crucial move since police seldom set into the universities in France. According to the statements from students and faculty, the president's decision was considered to have crossed a red line despite no arrest warrants being issued.

International Criminal Court (ICC): Likely warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu
The ICC may issue an arrest warrant against senior Israeli leaders and their Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, for alleged war crimes committed during Israel's ongoing war on Gaza. PM Netanyahu responded, "Under my leadership, Israel will never accept any attempt by the ICC to undermine its inherent right of self-defence." Israel does not accept the ICC's jurisdiction, but any warrant could put Israeli officials at risk in other countries. Therefore, Israeli senior officials appear to be concerned about the warrant, as 124 countries recognize the ICC, so they would have to arrest Netanyahu if he visits their country.

The ICC, headquartered in the Hague, Netherlands, is the permanent international criminal tribunal that investigates, prosecutes, and issues arrest warrants against individuals accused of committing the most serious crimes of concern, including genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression. Recently, in March 2023, the ICC issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin for crimes related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. According to the ICC's report, twenty-one persons have been detained in the Hague, ten have been convicted of crimes, and four have been acquitted.


About the authors
Rohini Reenum is a PhD Scholar at NIAS. Padmashree Anandhan and Anu Maria Joseph are Research Associates at NIAS. Femy Francis, Dhriti Mukherjee, Shamini Velayutham, Akhil Ajith and Vetriselvi are Research Assistants at NIAS. Shila Joseph is a Research Intern at NIAS. Sayeka Ghosh, Diya Madhavan and Sim V are undergraduate students at St Joseph's University. Lakshmi Karlekar is a PhD Scholar at CHRIST (Deemed to be University). 


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Abhiruchi Chowdhury

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

GP Team

The World This Week#321
Indian PM Modi's visit to the Maldives I Elections to the Upper House in Japan
July 2025 | CWA # 1768

IPRI Team

July 2025 | CWA # 1767

Naomi Miriam Mathew

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

Kasvi Batra

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

Lekshmi MK

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

NIAS Global Politics Team

July 2025 | CWA # 1759

Padmashree Anandhan

July 2025 | CWA # 1750

Swati Sood

July 2025 | CWA # 1749

R Preetha

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

Chittrothu Vaihali

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

M Kejia

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

IPRI Team

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

Swati Sood 

Why now, what next?
July 2025 | CWA # 1738

Fleur Elizabeth Philip

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

Padmashree Anandhan

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

GP Team

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

Ananya Dinesh

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

Farhaz Rashid Ahmed

Where does the Black Lives Matter Movement stand today?
June 2025 | CWA # 1728

M Kejia

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

GP Team

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

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

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

IPRI Team

Conflict Weekly #286
The Spiralling Israel-Iran Crisis, and the Dangerous Hunger Hotspots
June 2025 | CWA # 1722

Rizwana Banu S

Why is Diego Garcia important to the US?
June 2025 | CWA # 1721

Rizwana Banu S and Santhiya M

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

Lekshmi MK

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

J Yamini  

What contributes to the rise of BYD
June 2025 | CWA # 1717

J Yamini

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

Femy Francis

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

GP Team

The World This Week #315
The UN Ocean Conference in France and the US-China Meeting in London
June 2025 | CWA # 1711

Gauri Gupta

June 2025 | CWA # 1709

IPRI Team

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

Santhiya M

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

Merin Treesa Alex

Instability to possible stability
June 2025 | CWA # 1705

GP Team

The World This Week #314
Elections in South Korea and Poland I China and the Pacific Island Countries I Bangladesh Election Announcement 2026
June 2025 | CWA # 1702

Lekshmi MK

June 2025 | CWA # 1701

Santhiya M

June 2025 | CWA # 1700

R Preetha

Ethiopia bans the TPLF
What does the TPLF ban mean for the Pretoria agreement? What next for Ethiopia?
June 2025 | CWA # 1698

Gauri Gupta

June 2025 | CWA # 1694

Aashish Ganeshan

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

Fleur Elizabeth Philip

The focus on Politics, Trade and Defence
June 2025 | CWA # 1691

GP Team

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

GP Team

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

Padmashree Anandhan

Ukraine
May 2025 | CWA # 1688

Ayan Datta

Gaza
May 2025 | CWA # 1685

Aparna A Nair

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

Farhaz Rashid Ahmed

No clear winners, yet
May 2025 | CWA # 1683

Aashish Ganeshan

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

Padmashree Anandhan

May 2025 | CWA # 1678

Gauri Gupta

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

GP Team

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

Lekshmi MK

Turkey:
PKK disbands after 40 years of armed insurgency
May 2025 | CWA # 1674

Anu Maria Joseph

May 2025 | CWA # 1673

Padmashree Anandhan

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

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

US, Ukraine and Russia:
Air attacks amidst a Minerals deal and Ceasefire Proposals
May 2025 | CWA # 1669

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

On Memory, Justice, Diplomacy, Strategy, and Narratives
May 2025 | CWA # 1667

R Preetha and Brighty Ann Sarah

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

Padmashree Anandhan

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

R Preetha

Canada Elections 2025:
What do the results convey? What next for Mark Carney?
April 2025 | CWA # 1658

GP Team

April 2025 | CWA # 1657

Abhishiktha S Kumar

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

IPRI Team

April 2025 | CWA # 1642

Esther Gamako Zugwai

March 2025 | CWA # 1641

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

March 2025 | CWA # 1639

Anu Maria Joseph

March 2025 | CWA # 1634

Nuha Aamina

March 2025 | CWA # 1622

GP Team

March 2025 | CWA # 1621

Vaneeta

March 2025 | CWA # 1613

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

March 2025 | CWA # 1609

IPRI Team

January 2025 | CWA # 1594

Ayan Datta

February 2025 | CWA # 1592

South Asia Brief Team

February 2025 | CWA # 1591

GP Team

February 2025 | CWA # 1590

IPRI Team

December 2024 | CWA # 1579

Sayeka Ghosh

January 2025 | CWA # 1573

Vaneeta

January 2025 | CWA # 1570

Vaneeta

January 2025 | CWA # 1565

GP Team

January 2025 | CWA # 1563

IPRI Team

January 2025 | CWA # 1562

Ayan Datta

December 2024 | CWA # 1555

Nupur Priya

November 2024 | CWA # 1544

Ayan Datta

November 2024 | CWA # 1537

Rohini Reenum

October 2024 | CWA # 1522

Advik S Mohan

October 2024 | CWA # 1480

IPRI Team

October 2024 | CWA # 1479

GP Team

September 2024 | CWA # 1476

Advik S Mohan

September 2024 | CWA # 1472

IPRI Team

August 2024 | CWA # 1465

IPRI Team

August 2024 | CWA # 1458

Samruddhi Pathak

August 2024 | CWA # 1457

Padmashree Anandhan

August 2024 | CWA # 1448

IPRI Team

August 2024 | CWA # 1446

IPRI Team

August 2024 | CWA # 1445

Anu Maria Joseph

August 2024 | CWA # 1444

Ayan Datta

August 2024 | CWA # 1442

Vetriselvi Baskaran

August 2024 | CWA # 1437

Prajwal T V

August 2024 | CWA # 1427

Ken B Varghese

July 2024 | CWA # 1416

GP Team

July 2024 | CWA # 1413

Ramya B

July 2024 | CWA # 1404

Vetriselvi Baskaran

July 2024 | CWA # 1392

Ayan Datta

June 2024 | CWA # 1377

GP Team

June 2024 | CWA # 1368

Ayan Datta & Sayeka Ghosh

June 2024 | CWA # 1355

GP Team

June 2024 | CWA # 1349

Padmashree Anandhan

June 2024 | CWA # 1339

LS Hareesh

May 2024 | CWA # 1336

Femy Francis

May 2024 | CWA # 1330

Akhil Ajith

May 2024 | CWA # 1321

Akhil Ajith

May 2024 | CWA # 1320

Femy Francis

May 2024 | CWA # 1318

Akhil Ajith

May 2024 | CWA # 1311

Akhil Ajith

May 2024 | CWA # 1310

Dhriti Mukherjee

May 2024 | CWA # 1308

GP Team

May 2024 | CWA # 1307

IPRI Team

April 2024 | CWA # 1286

Karthik Manoharan

April 2024 | CWA # 1282

Femy Francis

April 2024 | CWA # 1275

Ramya B

April 2024 | CWA # 1273

GP Team

April 2024 | CWA # 1265

Devi Chandana M

March 2024 | CWA # 1251

NIAS Africa Team

Africa This Week
March 2024 | CWA # 1246

Sivasubramanian K

March 2024 | CWA # 1243

GP Team

February 2024 | CWA # 1226

NIAS Africa Team

Africa This Week
January 2024 | CWA # 1211

Bibhu Prasad Routray

January 2024 | CWA # 1199

GP Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1152

GP Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1150

NIAS Africa Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1149

Sneha Surendran

November 2023 | CWA # 1148

GP Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1146

IPRI Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1142

GP Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1140

GP Team

July 2023 | CWA # 1114

Prerana P

June 2023 | CWA # 1113

CR Team

October 2023 | CWA # 1091

Annem Naga Bindhu Madhuri

Issues for Europe
October 2023 | CWA # 1090

Yogeswari S

October 2023 | CWA # 1087

PR Team

October 2023 | CWA # 1083

GP Team

September 2023 | CWA # 1076

IPRI Team

September 2023 | CWA # 1071

Dhriti Mukherjee

August 2023 | CWA # 1070

Ankit Singh

September 2023 | CWA # 1067

PR Team

September 2023 | CWA # 1062

Feben Itty

September 2023 | CWA # 1061

Genesy B

September 2023 | CWA # 1060

Sreeja JS

August 2023 | CWA # 1049

IPRI Team

August 2023 | CWA # 1045

NIAS Africa Team

August 2023 | CWA # 1043

Sneha Surendran

August 2023 | CWA # 1042

Nithyashree RB

August 2023 | CWA # 1038

Anu Maria Joseph

August 2023 | CWA # 1036

NIAS Africa Team

August 2023 | CWA # 1024

NIAS Africa Team

July 2023 | CWA # 1022

Ankita Dutta

July 2023 | CWA # 1019

Sneha Surendran

July 2023 | CWA # 1016

Medini Hegde

July 2023 | CWA # 1015

Ramya Balasubramanian

July 2023 | CWA # 1009

GP Team

July 2023 | CWA # 1008

IPRI Team

June 2023 | CWA # 985

GP Team

June 2023 | CWA # 977

NIAS Africa Team

June 2023 | CWA # 976

Jerry Franklin

June 2023 | CWA # 974

Akshaya S

June 2023 | CWA # 968

Rishika Yadav and Nityashree RB

May 2023 | CWA # 955

Amit Gupta

May 2023 | CWA # 953

GP Team

May 2023 | CWA # 952

Rishika Yadav

April 2023 | CWA # 943

NIAS Africa Team

April 2023 | CWA # 935

GP Team

March 2023 | CWA # 931

Himani Pant

March 2023 | CWA # 929

IPRI Team

March 2023 | CWA # 927

Indrani Talukdar

January 2023 | CWA # 922

Bhoomika Sesharaj

January 2023 | CWA # 921

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

March 2023 | CWA # 919

NIAS Africa Team

January 2023 | CWA # 901

Riya Itisha Ekka

January 2023 | CWA # 900

Apoorva Sudhakar

January 2023 | CWA # 899

Sayani Rana

January 2023 | CWA # 892

IPRI Team

January 2023 | CWA # 891

NIAS Africa Team

December 2022 | CWA # 886

Sethuraman Nadarajan

December 2022 | CWA # 879

Padmashree Anandhan

The Ukraine War
December 2022 | CWA # 872

Sapna Elsa Abraham

November 2022 | CWA # 848

Vignesh Ram

November 2022 | CWA # 838

Rishma Banerjee

Tracing Europe's droughts
November 2022 | CWA # 836

Padmashree Anandhan

November 2022 | CWA # 833

Rishma Banerjee

November 2022 | CWA # 814

IPRI Team

October 2022 | CWA # 809

Padmashree Anandhan

October 2022 | CWA # 808

Devjyoti Saha

October 2022 | CWA # 807

Dr Beena

October 2022 | CWA # 794

GP Team

September 2022 | CWA # 786

GP Team

July 2022 | CWA # 769

NIAS Africa Team

July 2022 | CWA # 762

Padmashree Anandhan

July 2022 | CWA # 760

GP Team

July 2022 | CWA # 759

IPRI Team

July 2022 | CWA # 757

IPRI Team

July 2022 | CWA # 756

NIAS Africa Team

June 2022 | CWA # 751

NIAS Africa Team

June 2022 | CWA # 743

NIAS Africa Team

April 2022 | CWA # 724

IPRI Team

April 2022 | CWA # 723

STIR Team

April 2022 | CWA # 720

GP Team

April 2022 | CWA # 719

IPRI Team

March 2022 | CWA # 707

GP Team

March 2022 | CWA # 706

IPRI Team

March 2022 | CWA # 705

NIAS Africa Team

In Focus: Libya
March 2022 | CWA # 703

IPRI Team

March 2022 | CWA # 701

GP Team

March 2022 | CWA # 697

Avishka Ashok

March 2022 | CWA # 696

Nireekshan Bollimpalli 

March 2022 | CWA # 695

IPRI Team

March 2022 | CWA # 693

PR Team

March 2022 | CWA # 692

GP Team

March 2022 | CWA # 691

IPRI Team

February 2022 | CWA # 689

GP Team

February 2022 | CWA # 688

Padmashree Anandhan

February 2022 | CWA # 685

IPRI Team

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

IPRI Team

February 2022 | CWA # 679

Porkkodi Ganeshpandian and Angkuran Dey

February 2022 | CWA # 678

Ashwin Immanuel Dhanabalan 

February 2022 | CWA # 668

Amit Gupta

January 2022 | CWA # 653

STIR Team

January 2022 | CWA # 645

Ankit Singh

January 2022 | CWA # 640

Ankit Singh

January 2022 | CWA # 639

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

January 2022 | CWA # 638

Sneha M

December 2021 | CWA # 630

GP Team

Europe in 2021
November 2021 | CWA # 613

GP Team

November 2021 | CWA # 610

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

November 2021 | CWA # 602

D. Suba Chandran

October 2021 | CWA # 595

Joeana Cera Matthews 

October 2021 | CWA # 593

Harini Madhusudhan

October 2021 | CWA # 590

Sneha M

October 2021 | CWA # 588

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

TLP is back again
October 2021 | CWA # 586

Apoorva Sudhakar

October 2021 | CWA # 584

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

September 2021 | CWA # 560

Apoorva Sudhakar

September 2021 | CWA # 550

Joeana Cera Matthews 

September 2021 | CWA # 547

Lokendra Sharma

August 2021 | CWA # 539

STIR Team

August 2021 | CWA # 533

Dincy Adlakha

August 2021 | CWA # 532

Sarthak Jain

August 2021 | CWA # 528

STIR Team

Space Tourism
July 2021 | CWA # 512

Mohamad Aseel Ummer

July 2021 | CWA # 503

GP Team

June 2021 | CWA # 498

Gurpreet Singh

May 2021 | CWA # 467

Lokendra Sharma

May 2021 | CWA # 464

GP Team

April 2021 | CWA # 456

GP Team

March 2021 | CWA # 440

IPRI Team

February 2021 | CWA # 436

IPRI Team

February 2021 | CWA # 434

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

February 2021 | CWA # 428

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

February 2021 | CWA # 427

Apoorva Sudhakar

February 2021 | CWA # 424

GP Team

January 2021 | CWA # 415

GP Team

January 2021 | CWA # 411

D Suba Chandran

December 2020 | CWA # 405

Mallika Devi

December 2020 | CWA # 404

Harini Madhusudan

December 2020 | CWA # 403

Kamna Tiwary

December 2020 | CWA # 400

Sourina Bej

November 2020 | CWA # 369

IPRI Team

September 2020 | CWA # 337

Anju Annie Mammen

September 2020 | CWA # 336

Harini Madhusudan

September 2020 | CWA # 335

Sourina Bej

August 2020 | CWA # 320

IPRI Team

June 2020 | CWA # 304

Padmashree A

May 2020 | CWA # 295

GP Team

May 2020 | CWA # 293

Boa Wang

May 2020 | CWA # 288

Adnan Aziz Chowdhury

May 2020 | CWA # 286

Boa Wang

May 2020 | CWA # 283

GP Team

April 2020 | CWA # 277

IPRI Team

April 2020 | CWA # 272

GP Team

April 2020 | CWA # 271

IPRI Team

April 2020 | CWA # 259

GP Team

April 2020 | CWA # 255

GP Team

April 2020 | CWA # 253

IPRI Team

March 2020 | CWA # 250

Rashmi Ramesh

March 2020 | CWA # 240

GP Team

March 2020 | CWA # 239

IPRI Team

February 2020 | CWA # 235

Lakshmi V Menon

February 2020 | CWA # 212

GP Team

January 2020 | CWA # 209

Boa Wang

January 2020 | CWA # 208

Vivek Mishra

December 2019 | CWA # 196

Harini Madhusudan

November 2019 | CWA # 179

Rashmi Ramesh

October 2019 | CWA # 178

Sourina Bej

September 2019 | CWA # 164

GP Team

September 2019 | CWA # 162

Lakshman Chakravarthy N

5G: A Primer
September 2019 | CWA # 161

Rashmi Ramesh

July 2019 | CWA # 147

Vivek Mishra

June 2019 | CWA # 134

Sourina Bej

June 2019 | CWA # 133

Harini Madhusudan

June 2019 | CWA # 126

Jerin George

June 2019 | CWA # 124

GP Team

May 2019 | CWA # 117

Sourina Bej

May 2019 | CWA # 114

GP Team

May 2019 | CWA # 113

GP Team

April 2019 | CWA # 111

GP Team

January 2019 | CWA # 80

Abhishrut Singh

January 2019 | CWA # 78

Kriti

January 2019 | CWA # 77

Komal Tiwary

December 2018 | CWA # 71

Mahesh Bhatta

Nepal
December 2018 | CWA # 70

Nasima Khatoon

The Maldives
December 2018 | CWA # 69

Harini Madhusudan

India
December 2018 | CWA # 68

Sourina Bej

Bangladesh
December 2018 | CWA # 67

Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer

Afghanistan
September 2018 | CWA # 58

Aparupa Bhattacherjee

August 2018 | CWA # 52

Oishee Majumdar

July 2018 | CWA # 47

Rahul Arockiaraj

July 2018 | CWA # 40

Rahul Arockiaraj

June 2018 | CWA # 26

Siddhatti Mehta

June 2018 | CWA # 21

Harini Madhusudan

May 2018 | CWA # 8

Samreen Wani

May 2018 | CWA # 1

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