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The World This Week
Thailand elections, G7 Summit challenges, and Ecuador's new instability
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The World This Week #215, Vol. 5, No.19
28 May 2023
Thailand elections: Victory of democracy
Sreeja JS
What happened?
On 14 May, the Move Forward Party, led by Pita Limjaroenrat, scored a resounding victory with 152 seats in the 500-member House of Representatives, defeating the military-backed parties. Pheu Thai, the populist opposition party led by Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, finished second with 141 seats.
On 18 May, Pita Limjaroenrat declared that eight parties agreed to form a coalition government with him as the Prime Minister. Pita Limjaroenrat said in a news conference that his "coalition is firmly taking shape" and they have a "very clear map" until the day he officially becomes the Prime Minister. The suggested coalition would have a majority of 313 seats in the House of Representatives.
On 22 May, the Move Forward Party signed an agreement with seven other parties in hopes of forming a coalition government in July 2023. The seven other parties are Pheu Thai Party, Thai Sang Thai Party, Prachachart Party, Seree Ruam Thai Party, Pheu Thai Ruam Palang Party, Fair Party, and Plung Sungkom Mai Party.
On 26 May, Pita Limjaroenrat issued a "call for unity" remarking that any disagreements coalition parties have are "a trivial matter compared to the task entrusted" to them by the people as a response to the differences between MFP and Pheu Thai regarding the position of speaker. He further said: "Coalition partners must hold hands firmly together and steer the country towards democracy. From now on, all parties should work on fine-tuning their policies so we can succeed in forming a government."
What is the background?
First, the dominance of monarchy and military. Thailand has a history of alternating between democracy and military rule. It has had 12 military coups since replacing its absolute monarchy with a notionally constitutional one in 1932. The conservative political elite in Thailand reflects an alliance between the monarchy and military viewing the MFP and Pheu Thai's calls for democratization as a threat. The 2023 election might be the first democratic election in almost a decade following General Prayut Chan-Ocha's ousting of a democratically elected government in 2014.
Second, Thailand's challenging composition of the lower and upper houses. The country has a bicameral legislature consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House of Representatives (the lower house) has 500 seats, of which 400 are directly elected and 100 seats are allocated to the parties on a proportional representation basis. The Senate (the upper house) has 250 unelected members backed by the military and monarchy. A prime minister must receive 376 votes, or more than half of the total support of the two chambers; this can be challenging given the Senate's majority of military bureaucracy members. So far, the Move Froward Party has secured 313 votes from both houses combined.
Third, increasing popular support, especially the youths, for the progressive parties. When General Prayut seized power through a military coup in 2014, he pledged to strengthen the economy. Instead, the country, one of the best-performing economies in the early 2000s fell into a slump because of incompetence and corruption. Thailand's post-COVID economy recovery was slow, and in the last decade, it has only managed to attract minimal foreign direct investment. In 2020 and 2021, Thailand's youth went to the streets to demand General Prayut's resignation and monarchical reform. The older generation is also nostalgic for Thaksin Shinawatra's populist economic policies, which in the 2000s helped Thailand become one of Asia's best-performing economies and a thriving democracy.
Fourth, the promise of political and democratic reforms by the MFP.
The MFP became popular among voters because of its promise for change, decentralization of power, reduction in the military's role in politics, abolition of army conscription and amendment of the royal insult law. The population are looking forward to these reforms, and the election results supporting MFP should underline this.
What does it mean?
First, the election results indicate the possibility of restoring Thailand's democracy and its challenges. The vote favours the Move Forward Party and the coalition of eight other parties. However, it will not be an easy road. Monarchy is still a pillar of Thai politics, and any reform or changes to the law backing monarchy and military are perceived as a threat by the conservative elite. The progressive parties will have to be cautious on this point.
Second, the uncertainties over military intervention and the breaking up of the coalition continue to haunt Thailand. Pita Limjaroenrat and his supporters are confident that the coalition led by the Move Forward party will form the government by July 2023. One has to wait and see.
G7 Summit: Unity, Polarization and Challenges
Rishika Yadav
What happened?
During 19-21 May, Japan hosted the 49th G7 summit to discuss geopolitical, economic, and climate issues amidst the Ukraine war and growing tensions with China. The G7 comprises the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, with the EU also participating. Besides, Australia, Brazil, India, and South Korea were invited. The summit concluded with a communique that addressed the following: North Korea's nuclear program, the violence in Sudan and Myanmar, and the Taliban's treatment of women. The statement said: "Through our G7 Leaders' Statement, we pledge to enhance diplomatic, financial, humanitarian, and military assistance to Ukraine, increase pressure on Russia and its supporters, and mitigate the negative impacts of the war on vulnerable populations worldwide."
On 19 May, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with US President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to discuss security cooperation, potentially including nuclear deterrence. Also on 19 May, Zelenskyy's met US President Joe Biden. They discussed collaboration to strengthen Ukraine's defence capabilities and implement the Ukrainian Peace Formula. They also exchanged views on projects for Ukraine's reconstruction and recovery.
What is the background?
First, efforts to restrict Russia and its challenges. G7 countries are united on Russia's violation of international laws in its aggression against Ukraine. They see it as an act of aggression posing a global threat, violating fundamental norms and principles of the international community. Although the current sanctions on Russia are already stringent, the G7 has emphasized expanding restrictions further in areas like energy, non-energy trade, and technology. However, the effort to stop Russia has been ineffective in controlling Russia due to fragmented trade relations. Divisions exist within the G7; the European members are hesitant to support permanent shutdowns of Russian gas pipelines due to their reliance on Russian gas.
Second, G7's divided stance on China. The G7 countries disagree over China's global influence. While the EU aimed to maintain constructive cooperation with China, it also urged China to exert pressure on Russia. In contrast, Japan's Prime Minister Kishida announced plans to double Tokyo's military budget in response to China's military presence in the South China Sea, receiving support from President Biden. These differing positions on China reveal a lack of consensus among G7 members, in contrast to their united stance on Russia.
Third, rethinking G7 and Global South dynamics. As China's influence in the global South grows, the G7 is grappling with how to effectively maintain engagements with the global South. The strained G7 and Global South relationship remain a pressing concern, with specific actions still being considered. Japan and Germany have taken the lead in reevaluating the dynamics between the G7 and the global South. They have backed the Global Investment and Infrastructure Partnership (GIIP) launched at the summit, aiming to raise USD 600 billion by 2023 to fund infrastructure projects in the global South, as an alternative to China's BRI. It is seen as addressing concerns about debt traps and environmental risks. They have also advocated for increased participation of Global South representatives in G7 summits, inviting countries like India, Australia, South Korea, and South Africa as observers.
What does it mean?
First, the G7 communique, intended as a template for the summit, emphasizes the need for accountability for war crimes and atrocities committed by Russia, reaffirming the commitment to intensify and enforce sanctions. Russia faces increasing isolation due to sanctions, marking its most isolated state.
Second, despite the sanctions on Russia's trade with G7 countries, China, India, and Turkey have filled the gap by increasing imports of Russian energy resources. On the other hand, Zelensky's efforts to secure more support at the G7 summit resulted in Western allies supplying advanced fighter jets without any commitments. However, Ukraine's counter-offensive remains uncertain.
Ecuador: The National Assembly is dissolved by President Guillermo Lasso, resulting in "Muerte Cruza"
Taffy Tonia
What happened?
On 17 May, Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso issued a decree dissolving the National Assembly, ending impeachment proceedings against him. He instated ‘Muerte Cruzada’ means that he has the authority to rule by decree until new legislative and presidential elections are held. He said: "This is a democratic decision, not only because it is constitutional, but because it returns the power to the Ecuadorian people ... to decide their future in the next elections."Opposition politicians wanted to impeach Lasso over accusations of embezzlement related to a contract at state-owned oil transportation company, FLOPEC, and Amazonas Tankers. He said: “The impeachment process - the first against an Ecuadorian president in decades - is politically motivated and has sparked a grave crisis that has threatened democracy, the dissolution was necessary.”
What is the background?
First, Lasso’s intent to stay in power. President Lasso dissolved the legislature and resigned early to avoid his ouster. This was reminiscent of President of Peru, Pedro Castillo, who pursued a similar course earlier this year before being detained from office within hours. Lasso compelled the National Electoral Council to call for new legislative and presidential elections while being backed by important members of his administration.
Second, recent electoral setbacks for Lasso. Local elections in February were a major blow to President Guillermo Lasso. The Left won in the country’s main cities and provinces, including Guayaquil, which had been governed by the Right for the past 30 years. Lasso took advantage of the elections to launch a referendum on security, but more than 50 per cent of voters opposed his proposals. This was due to corruption, as he had been dragged down in a scandal over graft in state-owned companies.
What does it mean?
The dissolution of the National Assembly amid impeachment proceedings restricts the system of checks and balances and undermines political control, government accountability, and the rule of law. Guillermo Lasso can now govern for up to six months by decree; the NEC has scheduled 20 August 2023 for general elections.
Additionally, Guillermo Lasso has the support of the military, but a strong confederation of indigenous organizations has nearly paralyzed the nation with protests and has denounced his action. Ecuador is set for an unstable course.
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East and Southeast Asia This Week
South Korea: Successful launch of an indigenous rocket
On 25 May, South Korea successfully launched its indigenous Nuri rocket, placing functional satellites into orbit and marking a significant milestone for its expanding space program. The launch is the third attempt after previous failures, demonstrating South Korea's potential in satellite operations and space exploration. The nation plans three more Nuri launches by 2027, aiming to become a competitive player in the global space race.
Japan: Fighter jets scrambled in response to Russian planes
On 25 May, Japanese fighter jets scrambled as Russian 'intelligence-gathering' planes were detected near its Pacific Ocean and Sea of Japan coasts. The incident occurred shortly after Japan hosted the G7 summit amid heightened tensions over Russia's actions in Ukraine.
China: Russian Prime Minister's visit
On 23 May, The Strait Times reported on Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin's visit to China to strengthen economic ties and finalize trade deals. The visit included participation in a Russian-Chinese business forum, meetings with Russian business representatives, and visits to a petrochemical research institute. China has become Russia's top energy customer, and the two countries have deepened economic cooperation despite Russia's international isolation. Mishustin on bilateral relationship said: "Characterized by mutual respect of each other's interests, the desire to jointly respond to challenges, which is associated with increased turbulence in the international arena and the pattern of sensational pressure from the collective West."
Myanmar: UN seeks USD 333 million for aid on cyclone relief
On 23 May, the UN sought USD 333 million for relief measures in Myanmar over the devastation caused by Cyclone Mocha. It is estimated that more than USD 200 million would come from the entire humanitarian aid plan, and the additional USD 122 million will provide new relief efforts in the wake of the cyclone. A Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator said, "We are now in a race against time to provide people with safe shelter in all affected communities and prevent the spread of water-borne disease."
Timor-Leste: Xanana Gusmao's party emerges victorious
On 23 May, Al Jazeera reported that preliminary results indicate that Xanana Gusmao's party, the National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction (CNRT), secured the highest votes in East Timor's parliamentary election. This outcome enhances Gusmao's prospects of becoming Prime Minister again. The CNRT garnered approximately 42 per cent of the votes, while the ruling party, Fretilin, secured around 26 per cent. The remaining votes were divided among 15 other parties. This election, the fifth since East Timor gained independence, showcased a contest between Gusmao and Fretilin's Mari Alkatiri, both esteemed figures in the struggle against Indonesian rule. The country must now await the selection of the Prime Minister by the newly established legislature.
Cambodia: Opposition party disqualified
On 25 May, Al Jazeera reported that Cambodia's opposition Candlelight Party lost an appeal against disqualification from upcoming elections, ensuring Prime Minister Hun Sen will run uncontested. The Constitutional Council upheld the National Election Committee's decision, citing a technicality in the party's registration. Opposition members have fled or faced convictions, including co-founder Kem Sokha, calls for foreign governments to withhold recognition unless credible elections are held.
Vietnam: Chinese research ship and escort vessels persist in the EEZ
On 26 May, a Chinese research ship and five escort vessels remained in Vietnam's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) near gas blocks operated by Russian companies in the South China Sea, despite Vietnam's call for their departure. This marks a significant escalation as China asserts control over the energy-rich waters claimed by Vietnam. The dispute involves gas blocks operated by joint ventures between Russian firms and PetroVietnam, with China making competing bids for licensing.
South Asia This Week
India: Prime Minister Modi's visit to Australia
On 24 May, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Australia. In a "joint press statement," Modi announced that the two sides have "decided to focus" on upgrading the Economic Cooperation Trade and Trade Agreement (ECTA) to a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement. He also affirmed that India will soon open a new consulate in Brisbane. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Modi discussed the issues of temple vandalism and pro-khalistani movements in Australia, and he acknowledged the Australian government's efforts in dealing with these issues. Both leaders also signed an agreement on migration and mobility that will assist the movement of students and professionals from both countries.
India: Prime Minister Modi's visit to Papua New Guinea
On 22 May, Prime Minister Modi visited Papua New Guinea and held talks with the island's Prime Minister James Marape and Governor-general Bob Dadae. Modi arrived at Port Moseby on 21 May to co-host the FIPIC III summit to foster regional cooperation alongside Marape. It was the first time visit of the Indian Prime Minister in Papua New Guinea. Both leaders discussed strengthening partnerships across trade, investment, health, capacity building, skill development and IT. They also discussed issues of climate action and boosting people-to-people ties. During the meeting, Modi and Marape launched the Tok Pisin translation of 'Thirukural,' a revered Tamil classic.
Nepal: Dahal to visit India for four days
On 25 May, Nepal's PM, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, will begin his four-day visit to India, starting on 31 May. It is the first foreign visit of the Prime Minister. According to Nepal's Foreign Minister, NP Saud, the issues to be discussed include water resources, energy cooperation, trade, commerce, transit and infrastructure, and some bilateral agreements will be signed.
Bhutan: 93.6 per cent are happy, says the latest report of Gross National Happiness
On 22 May, the Centre for Bhutan and GNH studies published the Gross National Happiness (GNH) Survey for 2022. It reported that 93.6 per cent of Bhutanese feel happy. The GNH index measures overall happiness and well-being in the country using 33 indicators across nine domains. The index showed a growth rate of 3.3 per cent. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the increase can be ascribed to the development in areas such as housing, income, schooling, services, literacy and positive emotions. Though the report noted a lower GNH index among females compared to men, the rate of increase is reported to be higher among females. It further captured that income and happiness are not necessarily correlated. The Japan International Cooperation Agency Bhutan Office supported the survey, underlining its international recognition.
Bhutan: Formally expresses its desire to join the WTO
On 25 May, Kuensel Online reported that Bhutan formally conveyed its intent to join the World Trade Organization. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET), in late April, sent a formal note to the WTO, expressing their desire to join the WTO.
Bangladesh: US Visa restrictions on individuals impeding democratic elections
On 24 May, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, announced a new policy under the Immigration and Nationality Act, under which the US can restrict the issuance of visas for any Bangladeshi individual believed to be responsible for undermining the democratic election process in Bangladesh, which includes officials, politicians, members of law enforcement, judiciary and security services. The motive behind this move, as expressed by Blinken, is to promote free and fair elections in Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka: Colombo registers condemnation over "Genocide Day"
On 22 May, The Island reported on Foreign Minister Ali Sabry summoning Canadian High Commissioner over Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's "Tamil Genocide week." In a statement released by the Foreign Ministry on 20 May, "Minister Sabry stated that the politically motivated statement was divisive and was issued for domestic political consumption in Canada. Sri Lanka vehemently rejects this unsubstantiated allegation of 'genocide' relating to the country's almost three decades of terrorist conflict perpetuated by the LTTE." It further stated that Sri Lanka would continue cooperating with the Canadian government since the latter is a long-standing bilateral partner.
Sri Lanka: Chinese fishing vessel capsized as Sri Lanka Navy joins the search
On 24 May, the Sri Lankan Navy (SNL) joined the ongoing search operation for survivors of the Chinese fishing vessel LU PENG YUAN YU 028, which capsized on 16 May. So far, two bodies have been retrieved from the captain's cabin and accommodation area. They were handed over to the Tug De Tian. Additionally, the Navy divers located 12 more bodies from various compartments of the vessel, but they were not retrieved due to possible decomposition and potential health hazards.
Sri Lanka: Implementation of programme commitments vital to emerge from the economic crisis, says IMF
On 24 May, The Island reported on the visit of the IMF team to Sri Lanka from 11 to 23 May. The IMF review team said that maintaining the economic reform momentum and ensuring timely implementation of the IMF-supported programme's commitments will pave the emergence from the current economic crisis. Despite improvements regarding moderating inflation and stabilizing exchange rates, the team pointed out that the overall macroeconomic and policy environment remains an impediment. The statement concluded, "We would like to thank the authorities for the open and collaborative discussions and look forward to our continued close engagement."
Sri Lanka: President meets Japanese PM in Tokyo
On 25 May, in a meeting between Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the former talked about the progress made in Sri Lanka's debt restructuring talks and its aim to conclude by September. According to a Japanese official, the meeting is unlikely to bring any new initiatives but will render more cooperative efforts in restructuring the debts. This reflects a positive step towards overcoming the debt crisis and stabilizing the economy.
Sri Lanka: To apply for RCEP membership
On 25 May, while addressing the Nikkei Forum: Future of Asia in Tokyo, President Wickremesinghe said the country would apply for membership to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). This move will help Sri Lanka to benefit from entering into agreements with 10 ASEAN countries and six other countries in the Asia Pacific region, thereby becoming more integrated in global trade. By entering the RCEP, the world's largest FTA in terms of GDP, Sri Lanka aims to reach greater economic liberalization. He further welcomed the G7s announcements and mentioned Sri Lanka's interest in building a stable and constructive relationship with China.
The Maldives: The main opposition gathers support to hold the government accountable
On 23 May, the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) invited other parties and MPs to unite to hold the government accountable for its actions. This event came while the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party lost its majority in the parliament as 13 MPs defected from it. The MPs resigned from MDP after the party ruled that its parliamentary group leader had violated its constitution and expelled him. The current representation of the MDP has been reduced from 67 to 54 members.
The Maldives: Parliament speaker Nasheed to part ways with MDP
On 24 May, Avas reported that Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed, one of the celebrated politicians of Maldives and a close associate of the Maldivian Democratic Party, will soon leave the party. This is reflected by the steady decline of the relationship between Nasheed and MDP over the years, which will carry repercussions. The relationship between the two is said to be 'heart-to-heart' as Nasheed was instrumental in forming the party aiming to bring a multi-party system. The political aspirations of Nasheed declined when President Sohli won the elections. The party later faced internal divisions among the supporters of President Sohli and Nasheed on ideological lines.
Middle East and Africa This Week
Saudi Arabia: Resuming diplomatic relations with Canada
On 24 May, Saudi Arabia and Canada restored diplomatic ties to end the 2018 dispute. In 2018, Riyadh arrested women human rights activists. Responding to the arrest, Canada's foreign ministry said: "Canada is gravely concerned about additional arrests of civil society and women's rights activists in #SaudiArabia, including Samar Badawi." The intervention was considered a violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty principle. As a part of reconciliation with neighbouring countries, the restoration talk was initiated by discussions between Ottawa's PM Justin Trudeau and Riyadh's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting.
South Africa: "I Would supply weapons to Russia", says leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)
On 24 May, Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EEF), South Africa's third largest party, said that Russia is at war with imperialism and he "would supply weapons to Russia." He also insisted that South Africa is an ally of Russia and that the non-alignment position of the ANC government applies only to the war in Ukraine. Further, the party wants the withdrawal of South Africa from the International Criminal Court (ICC) as it recently issued an arrest warrant to Putin. These comments came on the sidelines of the recent allegations by the US ambassador towards South Africa that they were loading ammunition and weapons inside a Russian vessel in December.
Ghana: To resume borrowing, says President Akufo-Addo
On 24 May, Mr Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana, said at the Qatar-Africa Economic Forum in Doha that since Ghana is facing its worst economic crisis, it will start borrowing funds from global savings. The government, under criticism for extensive borrowing, was excluded from the international capital market due to its huge debt. But it can be accessed hereafter following last week's USD 3 billion bailout by the IMF. The economic position is blamed on the Ukraine-Russia war and the Covid pandemic.
Africa: Ukraine's Foreign Minister tours African countries
On 22 May, Al Jazeera reported that Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba started his Africa tour with the main priority of getting the support of the African countries on the peace plan introduced by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. Kuleba stated that the visit aimed to win support for the continuous flow of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea and secure new venues for Ukrainian business. The visit reflects Kyiv's diplomatic push to challenge Russian influence in the Global South - Latin America, Africa, and much of Asia.
DRC: President Felix Tshisekedi visits China
On 22 May, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China announced that the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, intended to meet the President of China, Xi Jinping, from 24 May to 29 May. The summit aims to formally restructure trade deals between the two countries and finalize a USD 6 billion infrastructure-for-minerals deal with Chinese investors. The DRC is the world's largest producer of cobalt, used in batteries and has substantial deposits of gold, lithium, diamonds, and tantalum. Tshisekedi stated that a task force submitted its conclusions about the deal, enabling dialogues with Chinese partners.
Europe and the Americas This Week
Germany: Inflation pushes the country into recession
On 25 May, according to the German Federal Statistical Office, the economic output of Germany for the first quarter of 2023 fell 0.3 per cent due to the inflation rate of 7.2 per cent. Germany is being pushed into recession due to inflation between January and March 2023. The coalition government have diverging interest in dealing with inflation. The Greens want to tax the rich and invest in climate protection plans, and the Free Democrats demand deregulation. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats Party want to bring in skilled foreign labour and invest in green industries. According to Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck, Germany might have to cut its budget to EUR 22 billion next year. However, the German central bank, the Bundesbank, expects the economy to grow modestly in the April to June quarter, with a rebound in the industry to revive consumer spending. According to Federal Minister of Finance Christian Lindner, the government can expect a shortfall of EUR 30 billion in tax incomes.
EU: Defender Europe 2023 drills expand to the Western Balkans
On 21 May, Defender Europe 2023, NATO's largest international military exercise, reached Kosovo to expand further into the Western Balkans. Started in April, it will continue till June 2023 at several other places in Europe. Kosovo's Defence Minister Armend Mehaj expressed his intentions to join NATO following its arrival. The United States European Command (EUROCOM) will lead the exercise, and high-ranking officials, including President Albin Kurti, will attend the opening ceremony. More than 7,000 troops from the US and 17,000 from 20 allied and partner states are expected to participate in the drills, with Kosovo's 1300- contingent the largest one.
Belarus: President Lukashenko attends the plenary session of the EEU
On 24 May, the plenary session of the Eurasian European Union was held in Moscow. Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko attended the meeting. Lukashenko said that Russia could provide impetus to organizations such as SCO and BRICS and unite them. He affirmed that EEU encourages integration and added: "We want to create a multipolar, equitable and safe space for living… This is our common goal and we are ready to work hard to put it into practice as soon as possible."
The US: Verdicts of US Supreme Court in its current term
On 25 May, Reuters published several significant verdicts of the US Supreme Court during its term that started on October 2022. Some of the rulings made by the court in its current period include environmental regulation for declaring wetlands protected under anti-pollution law, protections for internet companies, provision to challenge the regulatory power of federal agencies, restrictions on the ability of federal prosecutors to pursue corruption cases, preservation restrain of state and local government from seizing and selling the homes of people with unpaid property taxes. The Supreme Court is expected to decide its remaining cases by the end of June 2023, including race-conscious college admission practices, President Joe Biden's student debt forgiveness plan, and voting rights.
The US: To support the Jet coalition for Ukraine
On 19 May, according to American President Joe Biden, the US government will permit the Western allies to provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, as he said at the G7 summit. According to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, the US government will train the soldiers. Once the US government approves Biden's decision, if allies are to send the F–16s, they should either resell or re-export them to Ukraine.
The US: DeSantis' campaign launch with Elon Musk ridiculed
On 25 May, Telegraph reported that Ron DeSantis announced his White House bid in a glitch-plagued Twitter event. The debacle overshadowed what should have been a rousing campaign launch but was seized on by Donald Trump and his team. Ron DeSantis said: "You have every right to do Bitcoin. The only reason these people in Washington don't like it is because they don't control it. I just do not have the itch to have to control everything that people may be doing in this space." He also launched his campaign for president, promising to fire the head of the FBI on "day one". He vowed to push for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, but ruled out US military intervention and pledged to "restore sanity to society" as he takes on Donald Trump for the Republican nomination. His campaign raised USD 1 million online in an hour following the launch.
The US: Japan and the US pledge to cooperate closely in technological cooperation
On 26 May, Japan and the US will issue a joint statement on technology cooperation, committing to closer collaboration in the research and development of advanced chips and other technologies. They will also discuss artificial intelligence and quantum technology at the 2023 APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting. Japan and the US are working to expand chip manufacturing to ensure access to advanced components essential for economic growth. Japan has established a new chip maker, Rapidus and is offering subsidies to US memory maker Micron Technology Inc. Japan, along with the Netherlands. It has also agreed to match US export controls that will limit the sale of some chipmaking tools in China. The meeting between Nishimura and Raimondo comes after the leaders of the Group of Seven advanced democracies agreed to reduce their exposure to China.
Latin America: JPMorgan forecasts an increase in the corporate default rate
On 22 May, JPMorgan increased its corporate default rate forecast for all emerging markets to 6 per cent from 5.5 per cent mentioning particular growing risk among Latin American companies with forecasted default rates of 6.6 per cent. Latin America faced high-profile credit failures involving Brazilian retailers. Americana's, who filed for bankruptcy, and the non-bank lender Mexarrend missed payments due on local debt and dollar bonds. JPMorgan stated that these incidents made accessing credit more difficult in the region.
About the Authors
Ankit Singh is a PhD scholars in the School of Conflict and Security Studies at the National Institute of Advanced Studies. Femy Francis is a Research Assistant at NIAS. Rishika Yadav, Jerry Franklin, Sreeja J S, Immaculine, R B Nithyashree, Lakshmi Parimala, Taffy Tonia, Subkish S and Melvin George are Research Interns at NIAS.
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13 August 1961: East Germany begins the construction of the Berlin Wall
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15 August 1971: Bahrain becomes independent
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17 August 1945: George Orwell publishes the Animal Farm
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18 August 2019: Iceland holds a funeral for the Okjokull glacier
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Kenya: Protests force the government to withdraw the financial bill
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06 August 1912: NASA’s Curiosity lands on Mars
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Nelson Mandela's South Africa: The dream and the reality
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28 July 2005: IRA announces the end of its armed campaign
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29 July 1958: The US establishes NASA
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29 July 1957: IAEA comes into force
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4 August 2007: The US launches Phoenix, a mission to Mars
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Five women organise the Women's Rights Convention in the US
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23 July 2020: China Launches its First Mission to Mars
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European People’s Party (EPP) Leads with clear majority Country wise breakup
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06 May 1882: The US President signs the Chinese Exclusion Act, restricting immigration from China
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21 May 1991: LTTE human bomb assassinates Rajiv Gandhi
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Chang’e 6 and China’s Lunar Exploration program
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The Battle for Avdiivka in Ukraine
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Germany in 2023: Defence, Economy and Energy Triangle
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East Asia in 2023: Big Power Politics and New Defence Strategies
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Liberia elections: Explained
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Taiwan in Africa: The Last Ally and the Lost Allies
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NATO’s Challenge
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Africa Weekly #79 | Africa Climate Summit
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Africa Climate Summit: Rising new leadership in climate action
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Coup in Gabon: Three questions
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Africa Weekly #78 | Coup in Gabon
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Floods in Europe: Impacts, and issues
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Return of the Heatwaves
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A profile on Ethiopia’s Afar ethnic group
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Ethiopia’s Amhara problem
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ECOWAS and Niger remain at an impasse, causing a prolonged standoff
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Mural, Movie and the Map: Akhand Bharat mural and Adipurush
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The High Seas Treaty
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Ukraine War and the International Order
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Coup in Niger: Manifold national, regional and international stances
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Senegal's political crisis: Four questions
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Africa Weekly #73&74 | Coup in Niger and Senegal’s political crisis
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Germany-Russia Relations: What Next?
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Que Sara Sara: Pakistan, Two Months After 09 May
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Pakistan’s e-Sport Industry: A Profile
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Russia and Europe: Understanding Moscow’s strategies
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Return of Violence in Manipur
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The UN in Africa: MINUSMA has failed. So did Mali
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The Wagner Group in Africa: Fallouts of the failed revolt in Russia
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Africa Weekly #69-71 | The Wagner Group in Africa
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Hybrid Warfare in Ukraine
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Rise and fall of the Wagner Revolt: Four Takeaways
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The Wagner Revolt: A profile of Yevgeny Prigozhin
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Global Gender Gap Report 2023: Regional Takeaways
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Russia: Anatomy of Wagner Revolt, and its Fallouts
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Eritrea: Back to the IGAD after 16 years
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Tunisia: A Political Profile
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Cameroon’s Anglophone Crisis: Reasons for its continuation
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The Battle for Bakhmut: Significance, Objectives, Course, and What Next
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Poland approves Russian Influence Law: Three Implications
Rishika Yadav | Research Assistant, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore
Serbia: Mass shootings, protests and instability
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Turkey’s Elections: Unravelling the Political Spectacle of 2023
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Belgorod drone attacks: Who, What and Why?
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In Focus | Japan in Africa
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Japan in Africa: Renewed Efforts to Revitalise Relations
Indrani Talukdar
Russia's Position in the Arctic: New challenges
Lakshmi Parimala H
Bhutan's Gross National Happiness
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The Trump Phenomenon: Why it Won’t Go
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Turkey’s Election: Issues, Actors and Outcomes
IPRI Team
The Armenia-Azerbaijan Stalemate
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Droughts in East Africa: A climate disaster
NIAS Africa Team
Sudan: Intensifying political rivalry and expanding violence
NIAS Africa Team
Expanding Russia-South Africa relations
Padmashree Anandhan
Pentagon document leak: Russia-Ukraine Conflict From a Tactical Lens
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IN FOCUS | Tunisia: The question of undocumented migrants
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Belarus’s endgame in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
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Russia: Drone attacks escalate the Ukraine war
Padmashree Anandhan
The UK: Conservative party put to test as worker strikes continue
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PR Explains: Pakistan’s power outage
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Pakistan’s Blue Helmets: A long-standing contribution
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Karachi: The race and new alignments for the Mayor
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IN FOCUS | Macron’s visit to Africa: Three Takeaways
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IN FOCUS | Nigeria elections: Ruling party wins; What is ahead?
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | M23 atrocities in DRC and upcoming Nigeria elections
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Africa in 2023: Elections and conflicts
IPRI Team
The continuing crisis in Israel
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IN FOCUS | Chinese Foreign Minister's visit to Africa
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Protests in Spain, Sweden and Israel
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China: A complicated economic recovery
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Europe: An impending energy crisis and its economic fallouts
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Defence: Towards a new cold war
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Brazil: Managing Bolsonaro’s legacy
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Africa: Despite the elections, democratic backslide will continue
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Pakistan in 2023: Between elections, economic turmoil and climate crisis
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Sri Lanka in 2023: A troubling economy and an unstable polity
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Chinese Foreign Minister's visit to Africa
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IN FOCUS | Bamako’s pardon of Ivorian soldiers
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IN FOCUS | The relapse of ANC
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Newsmakers: From Putin to Rushdie
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Global economy in 2022: The year of cooling down
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Digital world: Elon Musk and the Twitter Chaos
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The FTX Collapse: Depleting cryptocurrencies
Harini Madhusudan
The Space race: Scaling new technological feats
Avishka Ashok
G20: More challenges
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COP27: Hits and Misses
Padmashree Anandhan
The Ukraine War
Poulomi Mondal
French Exit from Mali: More questions than answers
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Yemen, Syria, and Sudan: Continuing humanitarian crises
Padmashree Anandhan
NATO and the Madrid Summit: Expanding defence frontiers
Padmashree Anandhan
Elections in France, Sweden, and Italy: The rise of the right
Janardhan G
North Korea: Missile Tests Galore
Avishka Ashok
The Taiwan Strait: Political and military assertions
Anu Maria Joseph
Ethiopia: Uncertainties despite ceasefire
Apoorva Sudhakar
Tunisia: The end of the Jasmine Revolution
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Iraq: Deadlock and breakthrough
Kaviyadharshini A
Iran: Anti-government protests
Chrishari de Alwis Gunasekare
Sri Lanka: Political and Economic Crises
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Myanmar: The coup and after
NIAS Africa Team
The US-Africa Leaders Summit
IPRI Team
Workers strike in the UK
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IN FOCUS | End of Operation Barkhane
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | The ceasefire in Ethiopia
IPRI Team
Drone attacks in Russia
Vignesh Ram | Assistant Professor | Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Malaysia’s recent Elections: More questions than answers
Vignesh Ram
Anwar Ibrahim: Malaysia's new Prime Minister
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What next for Russia, Ukraine, Europe, South Asia & India, and China
Padmashree Anandhan and Rishma Banerjee
UNGA 77: Who said what from Europe?
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COP27: Ten key takeaways
Rashmi Ramesh
Ice Melt in Alps in Europe: Three impacts
Rishma Banerjee
Tracing Europe's droughts
Padmashree Anandhan
Major causes behind Europe’s continuing heatwaves
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100 days of the Ukraine war: US Responses in the war
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100 days of the Ukraine war: What next for Europe?
Ashwin Immanuel Dhanabalan
100 days of the Ukraine war: More loss than gain for Russia
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IN FOCUS | Challenges to peace in Eastern Congo
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20th Party Congress of the Communist Party of China: Major takaways
Angelin Archana | Assistant Professor, Women’s Christian College, Chennai
China's response to the Ukraine crisis: Shaped by its relationship with Russia and EU under the US Shadow
Shreya Upadhyay | Assistant Professor, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore
Transatlantic Ties in the Wake of Ukraine-Russia War
Uma Purushothaman | Assistant Professor, Central University of Kerala, Kerala
Ukraine and beyond: The US Strategies towards Russia
Debangana Chatterjee | Assistant Professor, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore
Lessons from Ukraine War: Effectiveness of Sanctions
Himani Pant | Research Fellow, ICWA, Delhi
Ukraine and beyond: What next for Russia and Europe?
Sethuraman Nadarajan
Israel-Lebanon Maritime Border Deal
Avishka Ashok
G20 Summit: Four takeaways from Bali
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China-Africa relations: Looking back and looking ahead
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Elections in Sweden
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Italy's far-right wins 2022 elections
Padmashree Anandhan
Putin’s address in the Valdai Discussion: Six takeaways
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Solomon Islands’ China card: Three reasons why
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Floods in West Africa: Nigeria and beyond
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IN FOCUS | Famine in Somalia
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IN FOCUS | Kenya Elections 2022
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Protests in Iran
IPRI Team
Clashes between Armenia-Azerbaijan
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Queen Elizabeth: End of an era
Padmashree Anandhan
Russia and Eastern Economic Forum 2022: A sturdy Far East
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IN FOCUS | The reinvention of Al Shabab
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IN FOCUS | Lavrov's visit to Africa
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IN FOCUS | Macron's visit to Africa
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Floods and Emergency in Pakistan
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Six months of War in Ukraine
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Regional round-ups
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Who will be the next UK prime minister: Liss Truss v. Rishi Sunak
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IN FOCUS | Tunisia's political crisis
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Tunisia’s political crisis: Five questions
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Tribal conflict in Blue Nile: Causes and Implications
STIR Team
Geopolitics of Semiconductors
Padmashree Anandhan
France: Uber files leak, and Macron’s trouble
Emmanuel Selva Royan
Italy: Three factors about its current political instability
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Sudan-Ethiopia border tensions and a profile of Blaise Compaoré
NIAS Africa Team
Africa’s continuing migration problem: Three issues
STIR Team
China in Space: Shenzhou-13 and Tiangong
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Africa’s displacement crises: Three key drivers
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IN FOCUS | Into the Sixth Decade of African Unity
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IN FOCUS | Communal Tensions in Ethiopia
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What does Macron's victory mean for France and the EU
Rishma Banerjee
The rise of Marine Le Pen
Sourina Bej
Four challenges ahead for President Macron
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IN FOCUS | Mali ends defence ties with France
GP Team
New US assistance for Ukraine
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IN FOCUS | UK-Rwanda asylum deal
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | Africa, Russia, and the War in Ukraine
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IN FOCUS | Political Crisis in Tunisia
GP Team
Russia's gas ultimatum to Europe
IPRI Team
30 days of War in Ukraine
NIAS Africa Team
60 years of Algerian independence
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Sri Lanka’s worsening economic crisis
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In Focus: Libya
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The end of Denmark’s Inuit experiment
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IN FOCUS | Europe and Africa: Will AU and EU be equal partners?
Anu Maria Joseph
Europe and Africa: Will AU and EU be equal partners?
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Lecture report: Ukraine, Russia and Europe
Joeana Cera Matthews
Into History: Northern Ireland and Bloody Sunday, 50 years later
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Africa’s slow COVID vaccination continues. Four reasons why
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IN FOCUS: Conflict over the Nile Dam
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IN FOCUS: Instability in Burkina Faso
Padmashree Anandhan
Munich Security Report: Six takeaways
Joeana Cera Matthews
Europe and Africa: An elusive search for an equal partnership
Ashwin Immanuel Dhanabalan
Femicides in Europe: The case of France
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Post Brexit: Three challenges in Northern Ireland
Porkkodi Ganeshpandian and Angkuran Dey
The return of the Left
Ashwin Immanuel Dhanabalan
Lithuania and China: Vilnius has become Beijing’s Achilles heel. Four reasons why
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Africa: The anti-France sentiments in Mali and beyond
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The Middle East in 2021: Never-ending wars and conflicts
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Russia in 2021: Expanding boundaries
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East Asia in 2021: New era of hegemonic competition
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Coup in Burkina Faso: Five things to know
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In Europe, abortion rights are "a privilege." Four reasons why
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Pakistan, US and Russia: Putin Online, Biden Offline
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
The unrest in Kazakhstan: Look beyond the trigger
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Deepening Pakistan-Russia ties
D. Suba Chandran
Justice Ayesha: Breaking the Legal Ceiling
Ankit Singh
Pakistan's Judiciary in 2021
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Same Page Story: Civil-Military Relations in 2021
D. Suba Chandran
Pakistan's Foreign Policy in 2021
Ankit Singh
Pakistan’s economy in 2021: Major highlights
Ankit Singh
Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank
Apoorva Sudhakar
The PDM is back, again
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Qureshi’s visit to Brussels: Three takeaways
GP Team
The Complete Compendium for 2021
GP Team
The Americas in 2021
GP Team
Europe in 2021
GP Team
Middle East and Africa in 2021
GP Team
South Asia in 2021
Apoorva Sudhakar
Protests in Gwadar: Four major highlights
Ankit Singh
Mini budget, IMF and a contemporary puzzle.
Ankit Singh
Pappu Sain bids adieu to the world
Apoorva Sudhakar
Smog, pollution and more: Deteriorating air quality in Pakistan
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
PTI’s secret dealing with the TTP and TLP
Vaishnavi Iyer
France, Algeria, and the politics over an apology
Joeana Cera Matthews
NATO-Russia relationship: Looking beyond the suspensions and expulsions
D. Suba Chandran
PTI’s TLP flip-flop and a secret deal
Apoorva Sudhakar
The increasing curbs on digital media freedom in Pakistan
Padmashree Anandhan
Facebook's Metaverse: Why it matters to Europe
Joeana Cera Matthews
Poland, EU and PolExit. It is complicated, for three reasons
Harini Madhusudhan
Europe's Energy Crisis and Gazprom
D. Suba Chandran
TLP: The government caves in again
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
TLP is back again
Apoorva Sudhakar | Project Associate, School of Conflict and Security Studies, NIAS
Pakistan’s transgender community: The long road ahead
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Since January 2021: Why the US President has not called Pakistan’s Prime Minister so far?
Apoorva Sudhakar
No honour in honour killing
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
The Military Reshuffle: A strategic or routine decision?
D. Suba Chandran
Dr AQ Khan: Between a national hero and a nuclear proliferator
Apoorva Sudhakar
Rising child abuse in Pakistan: Five reasons why
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Hazara Persecution in Pakistan: No end in sight
D. Suba Chandran
Protests in Gwadar: Who and Why
Chetna Vinay Bhora
Europe's Energy Crisis: It could get worse. Five reasons why
STIR Team
Cover Story: War against Malaria
Aswathy Koonampilly
Japan: New Prime Minister, Old party
GP Team
Europe's Energy Crisis
STIR Team
The Science and Politics of Materials
Sourina Bej
France: Paris Terror Trial
Harini Madhusudan
Belarus: Weaponization of the Migrant Crisis
Juan Mary Joseph
Attacks on Chinese Investments in Pakistan: Who, Where And Why?
Joeana Cera Matthews
Haiti: Two months after the assassination, the storm is still brewing
Joeana Cera Matthews
From Crimea to Navalny: Putin's calibrated Europe strategy
Joeana Cera Matthews
Nord Stream-2: Why is the region unhappy about the pipeline?
Lokendra Sharma
Two months of Cuban protests: Is the ‘revolution’ ending?
GP Team
The New Afghanistan
STIR Team
Climate Change and Energy Options
Apoorva Sudhakar
Digital Pakistan: Idea, Potential and Challenges
Anu Maria Joseph
South Africa: What is behind the pro-Zuma protests?
Dincy Adlakha
China and Russia in Myanmar: The interests that bind
Sarthak Jain
Nord Stream 2 is Russia’s geopolitical victory
Jeshil J Samuel
REvil is dead. Long live REvil
STIR Team
Space Tourism
Keerthana Rajesh Nambiar
The EU Summit 2021: Five Takeaways
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Impending famine in Tigray, should make Ethiopia everyone's problem
Anu Maria Joseph
Too late and too little is Ethiopia's international problem
Sankalp Gurjar
Africa's Ethiopia Problem
Apoorva Sudhakar
Ethiopia's Tigray problem is Tigray's Ethiopia problem
Lokendra Sharma
The future of nuclear energy looks bleak
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Five reasons why Afghanistan is closer to a civil war
Mohamad Aseel Ummer
Migration in Africa: Origin, Drivers and Destinations
Dincy Adlakha
The new three-child policy is two decades too late
Dincy Adlakha
Loud Echoes of the National Security Law in China
Joeana Cera Matthews
Farfetched goals on pandemic recovery, climate action and economic revival
STIR Team
Rare Earths and the Global Resource Race
SDP Scholar
The Rise and Reign of Ransomware
Gurpreet Singh
India and the geopolitics of supply chains
Chetna Vinay Bhora
Spain, Morocco and the rise of rightwing politics in Europe over immigration
Vibha Venugopal
The return of Taliban will be bad news for women
Udbhav Krishna P
Revisiting the recent violence: Three takeaways
Joeana Cera Matthews
For the Economist, Taiwan is the most dangerous place. The argument is complicated
Apoorva Sudhakar
15 of the 23 global hunger hotspots are in Africa. Three reasons why
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
The US decision to withdraw is a call made too early. Three reasons why
Lokendra Sharma
Learning from Cuba's vaccine development efforts
V S Ramamurthy and Dinesh K Srivastava
An energy mix of renewables and nuclear is the most viable option
Lokendra Sharma
Deadly second wave spirals into a humanitarian disaster
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
The US-Taliban Deal: One Year Later
Akriti Sharma
The Quad Plus and the search beyond the four countries
Apoorva Sudhakar
India's Endgames, Roles and Limitations in Quad
Sukanya Bali
Tracing the Quad's evolution in the last two decades
Apoorva Sudhakar
Ethiopia: Five fallouts of the military offensive in Tigray
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Afghanistan: The recent surge in targeted killing vs the troops withdrawal
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
In Honduras, a move towards a permanent ban on abortion laws
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Civilian protests vs military: Three factors will decide the outcome in Myanmar
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Trump’s Climate Change legacy: Disruption and Denial
Apoorva Sudhakar
Trump’s Iran legacy: Maximum pressure, minimum results
N Manoharan and Drorima Chatterjee
Five ways India can detangle the fishermen issue with Sri Lanka
IPRI Team
Coup in Myanmar and Protests in Russia
D Suba Chandran
The PDM differences, Gwadar fencing, and Lakhvi's arrest
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Nagorno-Karabakh: Rekindled fighting, Causalities and a Ceasefire
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Thailand: For the pro-democracy protests, it is a long march ahead
Harini Madhusudan
Brexit: A year of the UK-EU transition talks and finally, a Deal
Apoorva Sudhakar
Ethiopia: The conflict in Tigray and the regional fallouts
Aparaajita Pandey
The Americas: Top Five Developments
Teiborlang T Kharsyntiew
Europe: Top five developments
Sandip Kumar Mishra
East Asia: Top Five developments in 2020
Harini Madhusudan
Outer Space in 2020: Missions, Privatization, and the Artemis Accords
Sukanya Bali
5G, Huawei and TikTok: Four trends in 2020
Sumedha Chatterjee
COVID-19: How the world fought in 2020
Harini Madhusudan
The Vaccine Rush: Expectations vs Realities
Harini Madhusudan
Open Skies Treaty: The US should not have withdrawn, for five reasons
Savithri Sellapperumage
Kamala Harris makes history
Mallika Devi
China is against the Quad. Five reasons why
Srikumar Pullat
Space of Tomorrow: The Need for Space Security
Tamanna Khosla
Japan: New Prime Minister, Old Challenges
Vaishali Handique
Not just regime change: Women and protest movements in Sudan
Sneha Tadkal
Technology in contemporary global protest movements
Chavindi Weerawansha
Students as agents of change: Protest movements in Zimbabwe
Anju Annie Mammen
“Unveiling”: Women and protest movements in the Middle East
Harini Madhusudan
‘The Revolution of Our Times’: Protests in Hong Kong
Samreen Wani
Lebanon: Can Macron's visit prevent the unravelling?
Harini Madhusudan
The Legacy of Shinzo Abe. It is Complicated.
Boa Wang
Two Sessions in Beijing
Boa Wang
How China fought the COVID-19
N. Manoharan
Is COVID-19 a Bio-weapon from China?
Prof PM Soundar Rajan
Is there an overlap of 5G Networks and COVID hotspots?
Rashmi Ramesh
Will COVID-19 provide a new agenda to the NAM?
Harini Madhusudan
Iran's New Military Satellite: Does it violate the UNSC 2231?
Jenice Jean Goveas
Epidemics through History
Sanduni Atapattu
Preventing hatred and suspicion would be a bigger struggle
Chavindi Weerawansha
A majority in the minority community suffers, for the action of a few
Chrishari de Alwis Gunasekare
The Cardinal sermons for peace, with a message to forgive
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Who and Why of the Perpetrators
Natasha Fernando
In retrospect, where did we go wrong?
Ruwanthi Jayasekara
Build the power of Co-existence, Trust, Gender and Awareness
N Manoharan
New ethnic faultlines at macro and micro levels
Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
A year has gone, but the pain has not vanished
Jenice Jean Goveas
In India, the glass is half full for the women
Fatemah Ghafori
In Afghanistan, there is no going back for the women
Lakshmi V Menon
The decline in terrorism in Pakistan in 2019
Rashmi Ramesh
The EU and the Arctic: The interest is not mutual. Why?
Rashmi Ramesh
Iceland, Denmark and Norway: Small is Big in the Arctic
Harini Madhusudan
The Non-Arctic powers: Interests of Japan and South Korea
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Malaysia: New PM, Old Challenges
Lakshmi V Menon
Pakistan to remain “Grey”; North Korea and Iran in “Black”
Rashmi Ramesh
Trump's India Visit: Optics, Substance and Rhetoric
Kabi Adhikari
The controversial MCC Nepal Compact
Malini Sethuraman
ISIS post Baghdadi: Will there be another Caliphate in 2020?
Aarathi Srinivasan
Climate Change: The Economy of the Indian Ocean Region in 2020
Prathiksha Ravi
Israel and the Middle East: The New Alliance Plans in 2020
Padmini Anilkumar
Middle East: The Return of Russia in 2020
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Sudan and Algeria: Road to Democracy in 2020
Lakshmi V Menon
Syria: ISIS Decline, US Retreat and the Return of Russia in 2020
Harini Madhusudan
The US-China Trade Dispute: Towards further disruptions in 2020
Parikshith Pradeep
The US under Donald Trump: The Fall of an Empire in 2020
Vivek Mishra
After Soleimani assassination: Options for the US
Sukanya Bali
Iran, Iraq and the US: Who wants what?
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Old problems to persist with no solutions in the near term
Aashiyana Adhikari
Indian and Chinese investments in Nepal: Managing asymmetry
Shailesh Nayak | Director, National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)
Blue Economy and India: An Introduction
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
North Africa in 2019: A year of protests, with some positive results
Sukanya Bali
Hong Kong in 2019: China's New Achilles Heel
Harini Madhusudan
The US-China Trade Dispute in 2019: Towards a thaw in 2020?
Parikshith Pradeep
The US in 2019: Trump rollsout a template for a global American retreat
Rashmi Ramesh
The Arctic Littorals: Iceland and Greenland
Harini Madhusudan
The Polar Silk Route: China's ambitious search in the Arctic
GP Team
Syria: Who wants what?
Harini Madhusudan
Violence in Hong Kong: Will the protests end?
Rashmi Ramesh
Is Catalonia Spain’s Hong Kong?
D. Suba Chandran
Why an Arctic foray is essential for India
Parikshith Pradeep
Russia's Polar Military Edge
Nidhi Dalal
Protests rock Chile, Bolivia and Haiti
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Will prosecuting Suu Kyi resolve the Rohingya problem?
Lakshman Chakravarthy N & Rashmi Ramesh
Climate Change: Four Actors, No Action
Sukanya Bali
Brexit: Preparing for the Worst Case
Lakshman Chakravarthy N
5G: A Primer
Rashmi Ramesh
From Okjökull to OK: Death of a Glacier in Iceland
Sukanya Bali
Challenges before Boris Johnson
Parikshith Pradeep
The Hong Kong Protests: Who wants what
Harini Madhusudan
The Hong Kong Protests: Re-defining mass mobilization
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
ASEAN Outlook on the Indo Pacific: Worth all the Hype?
Mahesh Bhatta
Monsoons first, Floods next and the Blame Games follow
Titsala Sangtam
Counting Citizens: Manipur charts its own NRC
Vivek Mishra
Can Hedging be India’s Strategy?
Lakshmi V Menon
Amidst the US-Iran standoff, Saudi Arabia should be cautious
Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer
For Russia, it was big power projection
Harini Madhusudan
For China, it was trade and a temporary truce
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
For Japan, it was commerce and climate change
Sourina Bej
For the US, it was trade, tariff and talks
Titsala Sangtam
Iran, US and the Nuclear deal: Europe in the middle?
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Modi's Colombo Visit: Four issues to watch
Raakhavee Ramesh
Higher than the Himalayas: Pakistan and China
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Across the Himalayas: Nepal and China
Mahath Mangal
The Russian Resurgence: Is the US supremacy waning?
Mahath Mangal
San Francisco wants to ban, Kashgar wants to expand
Jerin George
Espionage or Investigative Journalism?
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
The Huawei Controversy: Five things you need to know
Mahath Mangal
Why the world needs to look at Yemen
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
The Central Asia Connector
Harini Madhusudan
An Under-represented East Asia
Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer
Africa Embraces the Belt and Road
Sourina Bej
It’s Europe vs EU on China
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Sudan: Between Democracy and another military rule
Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer
Responses and Inspiring Lessons
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Thailand: Between Elections and Instability
Sourina Bej
Two Sessions in 2019: Four Takeaways
Lakshmi V Menon
The End of ISIS Caliphate?
Harini Madhusudan
For China, its a sigh of relief
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
For Vietnam, its a big deal
Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer
For Japan, No Deal is Good Deal
Sourina Bej
For South Korea, a costly disappointment
Harini Madhusudan
No deal is better, but isn't it bad?
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
The Other Conflict in Rakhine State
Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer
Yemen: Will Sa'nna fall?
Harini Madhusudan
Sinicizing the Minorities
GP Team
US, South Korea and Thailand
Lakshmi V Menon
The Qatar Blockade: Eighteen Months Later
GP Team
Yemen, Venezuela and US-China
Sourina Bej
Maghreb: What makes al Shahab Resilient?
Harini Madhusudan
US-China Trade War: No Clear Winners
Abhishrut Singh
Trump’s Shutdown: Five Things to Know
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Myanmar: Will 2019 be better for the Rohingya?
D. Suba Chandran
Bangladesh: The Burden of Electoral History
Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer
US and China: Between Confrontation and Competition
Mahesh Bhatta | Centre for South Asian Studies, Kathmandu
Nepal
Nasima Khatoon | Research Associate, ISSSP, NIAS
The Maldives
Harini Madhusudan | Research Associate, ISSSP, NIAS
India
Sourina Bej | Research Associate, ISSSP, NIAS
Bangladesh
Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer | Research Associate, ISSSP, NIAS
Afghanistan
Harini Madhusudan
China and Japan: Renewing relations at the right time
Sourina Bej
The INF Treaty: US withdraws to balance China?
Harini Madhusudan
The Khashoggi Killing: Unanswered Questions
Lakshmi V Menon
US and Israel: Trump's Deal of the Century
Nasima Khatoon
The New Maldives: Advantage India?
Harini Madhusudhan
To NAFTA or Not: Trump, Mexico and Canada
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Malaysia’s China Moment: The Mahathir Gamble
Sourina Bej
BIMSTEC: A Bay of Good Hope?
Young Scholars Debate
India, Imran Khan and Indo-Pak Relations
Siddhatti Mehta
Does Brexit mean Brexit?
Oishee Majumdar
Factsheet: China’s Investments in Africa
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
The 8888 Uprising: Thirty Years Later
Harini Madhusudhan
The Tariff War: 'Stick of Hegemony' vs Vital Interests
Druta Bhatt
FactSheet: Shangri La Dialogue 2018
Rahul Arockiaraj
Immigrants as the “Other”: The Social and Economic Factors in the US
Divyabharathi E
Is Trump-Putin Summit a setback for the US?
Apoorva Sudhakar
India and Bangladesh: The Long Haul
Divyabharathi E
Quad as an alternative to the BRI: Three Main Challenges
Oishee Majumdar
FactSheet: India-Bangladesh Relations
D. Suba Chandran
Trump meets Putin; will it cost NATO?
Sourina Bej
Trump and the NATO: One Block, Different Views
Gayan Gowramma KC
Now, the United States withdraws from the UNHRC
Siddhatti Mehta
Will China be able to sustain its Dominance?
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Myanmar: Why won't they do anything for the Rohingya?
Harini Madhusudan
The Idea of an US Space Force: Strategic Calculations
Apoorva Sudhakar
Afghan Peace: Reality or Illusion?
Hely Desai
Looking beyond Trump: Is the US declining?
Manushi Kapadia
Is China using its soft power to become superpower?
Lakshmi. V. Menon
Middle East: Has Russia chosen Israel over Iran?
Miti Shah
G7: Why Trump wants Russia in?
Hely Desai
FactSheet: G7 Summit
Siddhatti Mehta
The Panmunjom Declaration: “Tip of the Iceberg”
Druta Bhatt
Iran N-Deal and the Trans-Atlantic Divide
Manushi Kapadia
US and China: Towards a Trade War
Miti Shah
Palestine: US triggers new tensions
Divyabharathi E
The "Indo-Pacific Command": What's in the name?
Harini Madhusudan
Trump’s Tariff Strategy: Targetting Adversaries and Allies
Hely Desai
Trump-Kim Summit: Three Likely Outcomes
Apoorva Sudhakar
The Lebanon Pawn: Will it change after elections?
Lakshmi V Menon
Israel, the Game Changer?
Samreen Wani
Deciphering Turkey's External Push
Divyabharathi E
China and Russia: The New Alignments
Ann Maria Shibu
Can India afford to lose Maldives to China?
Dhruv Ashok
Why Maldives is important to China?
Lakshmi V Menon
ISIS and the Yazidi victims: Why the World should stand up?
Harini Madhusudan
US- China Tariff Face-off : Five questions
Jamyang Dolma
Why is Free Tibet important for India
Divyabharathi E
Arctic: The Strategic Significance
Lakshmi V Menon
Do we need the Quad?
Samreen Wani
Why Trump’s Iran exit is a big mistake?
Jamyang Dolma
Inter Korean Summit: Will it work?
Dhruv Ashok
The Fishermen Issue between India and Sri Lanka
Apoorva Sudhakar
Bangladesh's Economy: Decoding a Success Story
Ann Maria Shibu
Why India should not pull out of the Indus water treaty?
Divyabharathi E