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The World This Week
Henry Kissinger: A profile

GP Team
3 December 2023
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The World This Week #241, Vol. 5, No. 45
03 November 2023

Henry Kissinger: A profile
Rishika Yadav

What happened?
On 29 November, Henry Kissinger died at 100. He was known for roles as US Secretary of State and as National Security Adviser under US Presidents, Richard Nixon and Gerald Rudolff Ford Jr.

Former US President George W Bush said:  “The nation had lost one of the most dependable and distinctive voices on foreign affairs.” Meanwhile, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair praised Kissinger as a diplomatic artist, highlighting his genuine dedication to safeguarding the free world.

Former US President Richard Nixon’s daughters, Tricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, emphasized Kissinger’s uniquely American life story, describing it as unparalleled. They said: “Henry Kissinger will long be remembered for his many achievements in advancing the cause of peace, but it was his character that we will never forget.”

US President Joe Biden said: “Long after retiring from government, he continued to offer his views and ideas to the most important policy discussion across multiple generations.”

A journey from turbulence to diplomatic eminence
On 27 May 1923, Kissinger was born in Germany. He witnessed the rise of Chancellor of Germany, Adolf Hitler, as a pivotal moment in his youth. In 1938, at 15, his family fled Germany, reaching New York City. Kissinger played down how much this affected his thinking, settling in Manhattan, studying at night while working days at a brush factory. He joined the US Army in 1943, interrupting his studies at City College of New York.

On 19 June, 1943, at the age of 20, Kissinger, at 20, became a naturalized US citizen while training at Camp Croft. The Army shifted his studies to engineering at Lafayette College, later assigning him to the 84th Infantry Division due to the program’s cancellation. There, his fluency in German led him to serve in combat and volunteering for perilous duties in the Battle of the Bulge. Despite being a private, the lowest military rank in the US, he administered Krefeld and led a team in Hanover, earning a Bronze Star. Post-war, he oversaw denazification in Bensheim. Transitioning to civilian employment, he taught at the European Command Intelligence School. He credited his military service for instilling a sense of American identity.

The period of trajectory in career
In 1950, Kissinger began his Bachelor of Arts from Harvard College in 1950. He was marked by academic excellence as a Phi Beta Kappa (the oldest academic honour society in the US) graduate. Kissinger’s scholarly pursuits continued with advanced degrees—a Master of Arts and Doctorate from Harvard University in 1951 and 1954, respectively. His doctoral dissertation on peace, legitimacy, and equilibrium introduced the concept of “legitimacy” in international relations.

During his academic tenure, Kissinger won accolades such as the Senator Charles Sumner Prize for his dissertation advocating means to prevent war. His influential work, “A World Restored: Metternich, Castlereagh, and the Problems of Peace 1812–1822,” published in 1957, showcased his insights into post-Napoleonic Europe’s power dynamics. Beyond academia, he served as a consultant to numerous governmental agencies and he directed projects at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, from 1956 to 1958.

Dual legacy in shaping and dividing US foreign policy narratives
Driven to influence US foreign policy, Kissinger served as a foreign policy advisor for former Vice President of the US, Nelson Rockefeller’s presidential campaigns from 1960 to 1968. However, later he diverted his support for Nixon’s bid. As Nixon assumed office in 1969, Kissinger became National Security Advisor, later serving as Secretary of State under Nixon and Ford. His profound influence in both administrations remained significant. 

Embodying Realpolitik, Kissinger pioneered detente with the Soviet Union, orchestrated the Sino-Soviet split and opened relations with China. His “shuttle diplomacy” in the Middle East ended the Yom Kippur War, and he negotiated the Paris Peace Accords, concluding US involvement in Vietnam and earned the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize. Post-government, he founded Kissinger Associates, a global consulting firm, and authored numerous books on diplomacy. He is also lauded for negotiating Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) with the Soviet Union, and curbing nuclear proliferation, earning praise as one of America’s most impactful Secretaries of State.

However, his legacy is deeply divided. His legacy sparks debate; criticized for prioritizing Realpolitik over human rights. While many hail him as a skilled diplomat who navigated complex international relations, others criticize his involvement in covert operations, such as the bombing of Cambodia during the Vietnam War, and allege that his policies contributed to instability and human rights abuses in countries like Chile and East Timor.


Regional Round-ups
News from around the World

Anu Maria, Dhriti Mukherjee, Femy Francis, Padmashree Anandhan, Rishika Yadav, Rohini Reenum, and Shamini Velayudham

China This Week
China: To upgrade Vietnam’s rail link through rare earths
On 01 December, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed that Vietnam and China are considering improving the railway line that runs through Vietnam's rare earth nucleus. This comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Hanoi to further the strategic relationship between the two countries. Wang Yi said: “The two sides should … deepen cooperation in trade, connectivity, and key minerals, and jointly build a mutually beneficial, stable, and unimpeded production and supply chain system.” Yi stressed that facing tumultuous times in world politics both countries should remain true to their aspirations. The upgrade in the railway line is at the heartland of rare earth minerals of which China is the biggest refinery, while it is unclear if Vietnam will accept the proposal officially or if this is part of BRI. China is the biggest trading partner of Vietnam but the ongoing South China Sea dispute has strained the relationship.

China: Meta removed thousands of China-based fake accounts
On 30 November, Meta’s quarterly report outlined that they have removed thousands of China-based fake and misleading accounts. The report found that they posed as Americans and spread misinformation and polarising content on the US and the bilateral relations between the US and China. Some of the topics that most misinformation was shared were abortion and the Ukraine war. While there is no direct link with Chinese officials it was found that most were based in China. Beijing stands to be the third largest such network-based country after Russia and Iran. It was estimated that 4,700 such accounts were made with names plagiarized from users around the world.

Taiwan: President Tsai Ing-wen doubts invasion by China in the near future
On 29 November, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen expressed that China is too occupied with its economic and political crisis to invade Taiwan. Tsai stated this while attending The New York Times’ DealBook summit where she said: “My thought is that perhaps this is not a time for them to consider a major invasion of Taiwan.” Regardless, Tsai pointed out that they do face military intimidation, cyber-attacks and their information being manipulated. Tsai also advised the west-based firms that they should move towards Taiwan and away from China as the business environment becomes more volatile and the concerns regarding supply chain reliance increase.

China: US senators demand travel ban to China amid rising respiratory illness
On 01 December, Republican senators from the US issued to US President Joe Biden demanding the administration to ban travel to China owing to the recent spike in respiratory illness cases. The five Republicans issued that: “We should immediately restrict travel between the United States and (China) until we know more about the dangers posed by this new illness.” The World Health Organization also issued an inquiry as reports by the Programme for Monitoring Emerging Diseases found a clustered rise in pneumonia went undiagnosed. Biden’s administration stated that they are closely monitoring the situation, that this is a seasonal trend and that it is nothing out of the ordinary. The Chinese Embassy in Washington’s spokesperson Liu Pengyu said: “The relevant claims are purely ill-intentioned fabrications. China firmly opposes them.”

East Asia and the Pacific This Week
South Korea: Launches first indigenous spy satellite 
On 01 December, the Ministry of Defence announced that South Korea launched its inaugural military spy satellite from a US base in California. It was sent via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite marked Seoul’s stride toward self-reliance in space-based intelligence amidst North Korea’s threats. It succeeded in orbit placement and communication, reinforcing South Korea’s independent satellite ambitions. The move intensified a space arms race following North Korea’s recent satellite launch. South Korea views these reconnaissance satellites as vital components in its defence strategy against potential threats from the North, enhancing early warning capabilities.

North Korea: Attends COP28 climate summit
On 30 November, deputy UN Representative Pang Kwang Hyok represented the country at the COP28 climate summit, in Dubai, despite limited post-pandemic diplomatic activities. It showed that the country is continuing its engagement on climate, evident since COP26 and COP27, despite its isolation since 2020. North Korea prioritizes climate engagement, despite geopolitical seclusion, aligning with global treaties like the Paris Agreement. Analysts linked this pragmatic involvement to North Korea’s focus on science and technology, emphasizing concerns like deforestation and climate issues affecting food production. This move signalled North Korea’s intent on global cooperation for climate challenges while cautiously resuming broader engagement.

Japan: Indian navy ship visits Yokosuka base
On 02 December, the Indian Navy’s Kadmatt antisubmarine ship docked at Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture. Indian Ambassador Sibi George emphasized the strategic significance of defending waters between India and Japan, highlighting readiness to bolster defence ties. Both countries sought to aim to strengthen relations within the “Quad” alliance involving the US and Australia, focusing partly on monitoring China. George stressed the Indo-Pacific’s geopolitical importance, affirming joint efforts with Japan for regional peace. On 28 November, the Kadmatt engaged in joint exercises with Japan’s Towada vessel near Okinawa under a bilateral acquisition agreement. On 02 December, it arrived for resupplying at Yokosuka.

Australia: Defence chiefs of US and UK boost high-tech alliance 
On 01 December, defence leaders from the US, Australia, and Britain convened in California to advance their technological collaboration. It focused on deep space radar, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. The meeting, rooted in the AUKUS partnership, was aimed to fortify Western capabilities amid global threats, particularly from China. British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said: “Today, in a much more dangerous world, with Russia waging war in Ukraine, with Hamas wreaking havoc in the Middle East, China undermining the freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific – we’ve never had a greater need for more innovation to be more pioneering.”

Southeast Asia This Week
The Philippines: Reports Chinese jets near patrol
On 26 November, during joint patrols with Australia in the South China Sea, two Chinese fighter jets circled a Philippine aircraft without causing an incident. Manila and Australia conducted exercises in the region’s exclusive economic zone amid tensions with China. The Philippines asserted rights to counter Chinese “aggressive activities.” The Armed Forces of the Philippines confirmed the incident near Hubo Reef in the West Philippine Sea. 

The Philippines: Commence Joint patrol exercise with Australia 
On 25 November, initiating their inaugural joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea, the Philippines and Australia echoed recent manoeuvres with the US. It is aimed to counter China’s increasing assertiveness. The exercises, pledged earlier in 2023, emphasize adherence to a rules-based order in the contested waters. Australian officials affirmed commitment to peace and rules, heralding the first joint patrol as a testament to mutual dedication. The patrols operated in the West Philippine Sea, Manila’s zone within the South China Sea’s exclusive economic area. Both countries deployed naval vessels and surveillance aircraft, emphasizing a growing defence alliance.

Indonesia: Intensifies patrols to deter Rohingya refugees
On 25 November, authorities and local fishermen initiated patrols in the country’s westernmost province, Aceh, to block Rohingya refugees from reaching its shores. Over 1,100 Rohingya, fleeing persecution in Myanmar, arrived in November, prompting round-the-clock surveillance along the coastline and in the Malacca Strait. Police in East Aceh and North Aceh have bolstered patrols, responding to sightings of Rohingya boats. Concerns grow that Indonesia might reinforce its borders, aligning with other countries like Malaysia and India. Despite historical sympathy, locals express strain due to resource scarcity and occasional conflicts. Indonesia, not bound by UN refugee conventions, remains hesitant to accept Rohingya refugees from Myanmar.

South Asia This Week
Pakistan: Gohar Khan is the new party chief of PTI
On 02 December, Dawn reported that Barrister Gohar Khan has been elected as the new chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party. He had been nominated by party’s ex-chief Imran Khan. Gohar vowed to fulfil his responsibility as Khan’s representative. It is because of his nomination by Khan that the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) termed it a “selection, not an election”. Moreover, one of the founding members of PTI, Akbar S. Babar, announced that he would approach the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against the manner in which these polls were conducted. The intra party polls were held in the direction of the ECP.

Pakistan: Suicide attack in Bannu district
On 27 November, Dawn reported that a convoy of security forces was the target of a suicide attack in the Bala Khel area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district. The attack which took place on 26 November, resulted in the death of two civilians and wounded ten others out of which three were Pakistan Army soldiers. According to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relation, the bomber was affiliated with the Pakistani leader of the Taliban faction based in North Waziristan, Hafiz Gul Bahadur Gul and was later identified as an Afghan national. The statement further revealed: “Sanitisation operation is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area. Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave civilians and soldiers further strengthen our resolve”. It is to be noted that Pakistan has seen an uptick in terror incidents in 2022. 

Afghanistan: ACCI highlights the importance of Wakhan Corridor for trade
On 29 November, Tolo news reported that the Chamber of Commerce and Investment in Afghanistan has stressed the importance of the opening of the Wakhan Corridor. The deputy of the Chamber, Mohammad Yonis Mohamand stated that the Corridor will facilitate trade, especially with China, most of which is now done through Pakistan. It is located in the northeast of Afghanistan and connected to China from the east, Tajikistan from the north and Pakistan from the south and will increase Afghanistan’s connectivity with neighbouring countries and facilitate trade.

Iran: Russia to supply Iran with its Sukhoi su-35 jets and helicopters
On 28 November, Reuters reported that Iran has concluded an arrangement with the Russians regarding the delivery of Sukhoi su-35 fighter jets and helicopters. The news was revealed to Iran’s Tasnim news agency by the country’s deputy defence minister and has not been confirmed by the Russians. Russia and Iran have been trying to forge closer military ties. In fact, last week several media outlets had reported on US allegations that Iran could be supplying Russia with advanced ballistic missiles to be used in the Ukraine war. Ukraine had also reported shooting down a “rare” Iranian drone amid a barrage of attacks overnight.

Iran: Iran adds a destroyer to its naval fleet in the Caspian
On 27 November, AP News reported that Iran had added Deilaman, a destroyer that is capable of launching cruise missiles to its Caspian Sea fleet. The state-owned news agency Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) highlighted some of its characteristics as – it being 1400 tons, 95 metres long, 11 metres wide and capable of launching torpedoes even when its speed is 30 knots. It is an important strategic addition as it can detect more than 100 targets simultaneously. The chief of the Armed Forces General Staff, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, had termed  the Caspian a “sea of peace and friendship,” during the inauguration ceremony. He also stated that Iran’s naval power in the region will serve “peace, security of commercial fleets, confronting terrorists and probable incidents in the future.”

Central Asia This Week
Kazakhstan: Murat Nurtleu attends the 30th Meeting of the OSCE Council of Foreign Ministers
On 01 December, as per the press office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Murat Nurtleu, participated in the 30th Ministerial Council meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). It was held on 30 November in Skopje, North Macedonia. Nurtleu stressed the significance of maintaining the OSCE as the primary comprehensive security body in the Euro-Atlantic and Eurasian regions, serving as a unique platform for extensive political dialogue. He reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s dedication to fortifying the OSCE and contributing to conflict resolution efforts. The minister underscored the importance of upholding the principles outlined in the Astana Declaration, adopted during the 2010 OSCE Summit. He articulated Kazakhstan’s perspective on all three pillars of the OSCE, emphasizing the necessity of inclusive discussions and concerted actions to avert the crisis.

Middle East This Week
Israel: The Knesset passed a new law
On 27 November, the Knesset approved legislation that prohibits employers from terminating employees who are unable to work due to being survivors or family members of hostages. Additionally, the law mandates that for the subsequent two years, companies linked to hostages must continue making regular pension payments as required by Israeli labour laws. Initially effective for October, November, and December, this law can potentially extend for an additional nine months. The National Insurance will reimburse employers for their contributions and will also cover self-employed captives. The law safeguards individuals from being laid off, including evacuees from specified towns, parents, and relatives of hostages and their spouses, as well as hostages, missing persons, or parents of children under 14 whose partners are in active service or otherwise engaged in conflict.

United Arab Emirates: WGEO and UCLG Africa signed MoU
On the 29 November, during the World Green Economy Summit 2023 in Dubai, UAE, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) and the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa). This pivotal agreement was signed by Chairman of WGEO, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, and Secretary General of UCLG Africa, Jean Pierre Elong Mbassi. The signing of this MoU signified a significant stride in collaborative efforts aimed at realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the 2030 Agenda. Within this important initiative, WGEO and UCLG Africa urge stakeholders to participate in the platform dedicated to achieving Carbon Neutral Cities, a crucial milestone on the path toward achieving Net Zero. Their collective aspiration is to collaborate towards constructing a more sustainable and resilient future for African cities and regions. The MoU underscored their dedication to aligning their endeavours with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with particular emphasis on goal seven, which focuses on ensuring access to sustainable energy for all.

Africa This Week
Sudan: UN terminates mission in Sudan
On 01 December, the UNSC voted to end its mission, UNITMAS, in the war torn Sudan. 14 members voted to end the mission while Russia abstained. The mission comes to an end on 03 December. The Sudan military government stated that the mission failed to reach its objectives. UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, DiCarlo, stated: “The Security Council just voted to close down UNITAMS, but the UN is not abandoning the Sudanese people.” UNITAMS was established in June 2020 to support the country in a 12-month transition towards a civilian government. Its mandate was extended in 2021 and 2022.

West Africa: Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to create a federation
On 01 December, a two-day meeting was held in Malian capital Bamako, where the foreign ministers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso met. During the meeting, they proposed establishing a confederation uniting the West African countries. In September, the military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger established the Alliance of Sahel States, a mutual defence pact. The latest meeting aimed at elaborating the functions of the defence alliance. Africanews quoted foreign ministers of the West African countries stating on the “great potential for peace, stability, diplomatic strength and economic development that a strengthened political alliance offers.”

Europe This Week
Sweden: Parliament approves new nuclear power legislation
On 29 November, the Riksdag endorsed the government’s proposal for additional nuclear power in Sweden. The new legislative changes allowed the construction of reactors in locations beyond Forsmark, Ringhals, and Oskarshamn. Furthermore, the law permitted more than ten reactors to operate simultaneously. The Riksdag agreed with the government’s assessment that nuclear energy, offering fossil-free electricity, remains pivotal in Sweden’s energy mix. The move comes in response to an increasing electricity demand and the imperative to phase out fossil fuels, especially for climate reasons. These amendments will take effect on 01 January 2024. 

Spain: Government commits EUR 1.4 billion to protect Donana National Park
On 27 November, Spain allocated a EUR 1.4 billion investment to safeguard the Donana national park from drying up. Ecological Transition Minister Teresa Ribera said that it was aimed to halt water-intensive crop cultivation by incentivizing farmers around the park. Overexploited aquifers have harmed the wetlands, prompting efforts to alleviate pressure on this unique ecosystem. Financial incentives will encourage farmers to halt cultivation or switch to dry, ecological farming. Plans to expand irrigation near Donana were cancelled to relieve aquifer stress. Donana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hosts vital migratory bird habitats threatened by agricultural impacts, climate change, and drought. 

Europe: EU approves free trade deal with New Zealand
On 27 November, the European Council approved the EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. It paved the way for its enactment once New Zealand completes its procedures, potentially in early 2024. Valued at nearly EUR 9.1 billion in 2022, bilateral trade is expected to surge by 30 per cent, with EU exports potentially increasing by EUR 4.5 billion annually. This deal is aimed to eliminate tariffs on key exports, broadening market access for services, and bolster investment. Additionally, it protects renowned EU products and encourages digital trade, sustainability, and gender equality. The agreement also ensures sanctions for severe violations of core labour principles of the Paris Agreement. 

Americas This Week
Panama: Supreme Court rules controversial mining contract as unconstitutional
On 28 November, the Supreme Court of Justice ruled that the controversial new mining contract with Canada’s First Quantum Minerals was unconstitutional. The ruling was viewed as a major success by the country’s environmentalists, as the Cobre Panamá mine pit is located in a biodiverse jungle, and its usage threatened water supplies and destroyed the jungle. Environmentalists, students, and indigenous groups, who had earlier protested against the renewal of the contract, were seen celebrating on the streets after the court ruling. Environmental implications were not the only concerns, as many individuals also felt that the contract favoured Canada and did not grant enough revenue to Panama. The government had wanted to renew the contract, as it reportedly contributed to three per cent of the country’s GDP in 2021, and generated employment. In response to the ruling, President Laurentino Cortizo said that he would “abide by the decision of the Supreme Court,” and a “transition process” would begin in an “orderly and safe” manner.

Venezuela: Government allows banned presidential candidates to challenge the decision
On 30 November, the government and a faction of the opposition reached an agreement on allowing banned aspiring presidential candidates to contest the decision by 15 December. This development comes after the government signed a deal with the US in October 2023, where the former agreed to hold elections constitutionally in exchange for the removal of oil sanctions. President Nicolás Maduro has been accused of using the tool of banning adversaries, in particular the former Deputy of the National Assembly, María Corino Machado, to stay in power. Candidates are supposed to file an appeal with Venezuela’s top court, but are required to not include “offensive or disrespectful concepts against institutions of the State” while doing so.

Argentina: Government officials state that Argentina will not join BRICS
On 30 November, an official in President-elect Javier Milei’s team, stated that Argentina “will not join the BRICS.” This move is part of Milei’s significant shift towards right-wing politics, the implications of which are being reflected in the country’s foreign policy as well. The country had been invited to join the bloc on 01 January 2024, a decision that was regarded as positive by the then President Alberto Fernández. However, country’s incoming Foreign Minister Diana Mondino, had also downplayed the importance of the bloc, saying that it is “more related to political alignment,” and is unnecessary for Argentina, which already has “diplomatic and trade relations with most” of the member countries.

The US: George Santos ousted from US House
On 01 December, the House of Representatives voted 311-114 to expel George Santos, a lawmaker who has been accused of laundering campaign funds and defrauding donors. The Republican, who pleaded not guilty, was accused by a congressional ethics investigation committee of seeking to “fraudulently exploit every aspect of his House candidacy.” Many of his own party members, who had initially defended him leading to the failure of two expel attempts, have now described him as a “liar” who “manufactured his entire life.”

The US: Meta shuts 4800 accounts by alleged Chinese campaign to “amplify partisan tensions”
On 30 December, tech giant Meta announced that it had removed roughly 4,800 fake accounts that it claims were a part of a China-based influence campaign to spread polarising content on US politics ahead of the elections. Meta stated that the accounts reshared posts by politicians under fake identities, explaining that “the people behind this activity posted in English about US politics and US-China relations,” while criticising “both sides of the US political spectrum.” However, while putting forth potential aims like amplifying “partisan tensions,” Meta did not attribute this activity to the Chinese government or a particular organisation. This is the fifth Chinese influence campaign that Meta has shut down in 2023. Earlier in September, the Department of Homeland Security put forth a growing concern of people using technology to “undermine trust in our government institutions, social cohesion, and democratic processes.”


About the authors
Anu Maria Joseph, Dhriti Mukherjee, Femy Francis, Padmashree Anandhan, Rishika Yadav and Shamini Velayudham are the Research Assistants at NIAS, Bengaluru.


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June 2026 | CWA # 2153

Global Politics Team

The US-Iran MoU
The War in Ukraine I Anti-immigrant violence in South Africa I Ultra Orthodox Jews' protests in Israel
June 2026 | CWA # 2150

Madhura Meenakshi Tanikella

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

Brighty Ann Sarah

The US-Iran MoU:
Asymmetric Gains and Implementation Challenges
June 2026 | CWA # 2143

Aishal Hab Yousuf 

Sri Lanka and Press Freedom:
Five Takeaways on Political influence, Legal mechanisms to control, Ethnic sensitivities and History of State intimidation
June 2026 | CWA # 2142

Glynnis Winona B

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

Aishal Hab Yousuf

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

Nithin V

Pakistan and Press Freedom:
Four takeaways Military influence, cyber laws, political instability, and youth-driven digital journalism
June 2026 | CWA # 2138

Siddhi Halyur

Nepal and Press Freedom:
Three takeaways on Political constraints, Missing legal protection and Funding issues
June 2026 | CWA # 2129

Anu Maria Joseph

Conflicts in Africa This Week:
The Ebola fear in DR Congo and the Elections in Ethiopia amidst conflicts
May 2026 | CWA # 2128

NIAS Global Politics Team

May 2026 | CWA # 2126

Aparna A Nair

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

Glynnis Winona B

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

Akshath Kaimal

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

Radhika M Agarwal

The War in Ukraine:
Ballistic missiles, Nuclear drills with Belarus, and the Czech ammunition initiative
May 2026 | CWA # 2120

Brighty Ann Sarah

Conflicts in the Middle East
The US-Iran War Week Thirteen: Escalating Hostilities, Tenuous Ceasefire and Tense Negotiations
May 2026 | CWA # 2119

Anu Maria Joseph

Conflicts in Africa
The Ebola spread in DR Congo, The Faye-Sonko split in Senegal, and the Deepening US military involvement in Nigeria
May 2026 | CWA # 2117

Lekshmi MK

Arctic cooperation, Climate diplomacy, and Trade diversification
May 2026 | CWA # 2116

Yesasvi Koganti

Deepening Energy, AI, Defence, and Maritime Cooperation
May 2026 | CWA # 2115

Aparna A Nair

The Putin-Xi Summit
Trade, Technology, Security, and Pipeline
May 2026 | CWA # 2114

Glynnis Winona B

What makes the UAE a global player?
Explaining the Governance, Economy, People, and Strategic Influence of a Small Middle Eastern State
May 2026 | CWA # 2113

Aishal Hab Yousuf

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

NIAS Global Politics Team

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

Aishal Hab Yousuf

The Trump-Xi Summit:
Managing Strategic Competition through Trade, Technology, and Diplomacy
May 2026 | CWA # 2105

Rohini Reenum

Four reasons why Tehran insists on including Hezbollah
May 2026 | CWA # 2103

Akshath Kaimal

Complex Geography, Multiple Insurgencies, and an Escalating Humanitarian Crisis
May 2026 | CWA # 2092

NIAS Global Politics Team

The US-Iran War, Week Ten
CW Column on Middle East: Escalating Israeli Aggression in Lebanon I UAE's Covert Manoeuvres
May 2026 | CWA # 2091

Brighty Ann Sarah

Conflicts in the Middle East:
Escalating Israeli Aggression in Lebanon I UAEs Covert Manoeuvres
May 2026 | CWA # 2090

Brighty Ann Sarah

The US-Iran War, Week Ten:
Fraying Ceasefire, Renewed Negotiations and the Risk of a Stalemate
May 2026 | CWA # 2088

Nithin V

King Charles's US Visit:
Emphasis on strong bilateral relations, democratic values and security cooperation
May 2026 | CWA # 2086

Aishal Hab Yousuf

UAE's Exit from OPEC:
Implications for the Middle East and the Energy Market
May 2026 | CWA # 2083

Brighty Ann Sarah

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

Akshath Kaimal

Escalating Violence in Mali:
Between Ethnic Insurgencies, Jihadist Attacks, and Military Coups
April 2026 | CWA # 2079

Aishal Hab Yousuf

Japans New Defence Posture:
From Post-War Pacifism to Strategic Recalibration and Autonomy
April 2026 | CWA # 2074

Brighty Ann Sarah

Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire:
Asymmetric Terms, Fragile Truce and Israeli Occupation
April 2026 | CWA # 2073

Akshath Kaimal

The US-Iran War, Week Eight:
A Fragile Ceasefire, Attempts to Control Hormuz and the Stalled Talks in Islamabad
April 2026 | CWA # 2072

Anu Maria Joseph

Three Years of War in Sudan
Prolonged Stalemate, Humanitarian Cost, External Interventions and Regional Fallouts
April 2026 | CWA # 2069

Padmashree Anandhan

The War in Ukraine
Expanding Drone Warfare, Russia's Strategic Patience and Ukraine's Diplomatic Outreach
April 2026 | CWA # 2068

Femy Francis 

China-Japan Tensions
Escalating Defence Posturing and Economic Decoupling
April 2026 | CWA # 2067

Anu Maria Joseph

Conflicts in Africa
Continuing Conflicts in Sudan, South Sudan and DR Congo, Security issues in Nigeria, and Political Instability in Madagascar
April 2026 | CWA # 2066

Akshath Kaimal

The Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict
Recurrent Clashes, Defiant Taliban, Contesting Narratives and Emerging Chinas Role
April 2026 | CWA # 2065

Lakshmi Venugopal Menon

The Middle East (JanMar 2026):
The US-Iran War, Israel-Hamas Conflict and their interconnected fallouts
April 2026 | CWA # 2064

Anwesha Ghosh

Afghanistan (JanMar 2026):
Gender Repression, Leadership Rifts, Regional Realignments and Clashes with Pakistan
April 2026 | CWA # 2063

Ramya B

Russia (Jan-Mar 2026)
Assertive Military Posture, Attempts for an Economic Turnaround and Search for Partners
April 2026 | CWA # 2062

Himani Pant

Europe (Jan-Mar 2026)
Trade diversification & FTAs, Increased defence spending, Tightening irregular migration and Economic slowdown
April 2026 | CWA # 2061

S Shaji

Africa (Jan-Mar 2026)
Elections, Civil Wars, Militancy and Peace Initiatives
April 2026 | CWA # 2058

Nishchal N Pandey  & Mahesh Raj Bhatta

Nepal (Jan-Mar 2026)
Political Upheaval, Generational Change and Economic Uncertainty
April 2026 | CWA # 2057

Bibhu Prasad Routray

Myanmar (Jan-Mar 2026)
An Illegitimate Regime's Consolidation Game
April 2026 | CWA # 2056

Ashik J Bonofer

Southeast Asia (Jan-Mar 2026)
Deteriorating situation in Myanmar, Philippines as the ASEAN Chair, New government in Thailand, and Economic & Environmental challenges
April 2026 | CWA # 2055

Haans J Freddy

East Asia (Jan-Mar 2026)
Chinas military operations near Taiwan, Japan-China tensions and South Koreas security challenges
April 2026 | CWA # 2054

Amrita Jash

Chinas External Landscape (Jan-Mar 2026):
Regional assertion, Pragmatic recalibration with the West and Avoiding military entanglement in the Middle East
April 2026 | CWA # 2052

Shreya Upadhyay

The United States(Jan-Mar2026)
Tariffs, Ukraine, Iran and Operationalization of Trumps World Order
March 2026 | CWA # 2042

Preetha Renganarayanan

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

Femy Francis

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

Akshath Kaimal

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

Mahesh Bhatta

Nepal after elections:
Five major challenges for the new government
March 2026 | CWA # 2024

Lekshmi MK

The UN and the Iran-US War
UNSC Resolution 2817 between Clear and Unified Message and Manifest Injustice
March 2026 | CWA # 2023

Femy Francis

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

Akshath Kaimal

Rising Violence in Nigeria
Limited State Capacity, Multiple Actors, and a Complex Security Environment
March 2026 | CWA # 2012

Padmashree Anandhan

The War in Ukraine
Long-range strikes, Defence adaptation and the EUs energy dependence
March 2026 | CWA # 2010

Mahesh Bhatta

Nepal Elections 2026
The Rise of the New and the Fall of the Old
March 2026 | CWA # 2009

Sreemaya Nair

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

Akshath Kaimal

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

Yesasvi Koganti

PM Modis Visit to Israel
From bilateral ties to a special strategic partnership
March 2026 | CWA # 2001

Preetha Renganarayanan

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

Anu Maria Joseph

Instability in Sudan
Response to the genocide call and the threats of a regional spillover
February 2026 | CWA # 1986

Preetha Renganarayanan

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

Abhimanyu Solanki

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

Anu Maria Joseph

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

Lekshmi MK

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

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

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

Aparna A Nair

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

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

Pakistan and the US
A New opening, or another cycle?
February 2026 | CWA # 1959

Yesasvi Koganti

UK and China
PM Keir Starmers visit and the Recalibration of Economic, Strategic, and Domestic ties
January 2026 | CWA # 1946

Preetha Renganarayanan

The Davos Summit 2026
Five Major Takeaways from The World Economic Forum
December 2025 | CWA # 1931

Padmashree Anandhan

NATO Summit 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1924

Padmashree Anandhan

NATO Summit 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1914

Preetha Renganarayanan

November 2025 | CWA # 1841

IPRI Team

October 2025 | CWA # 1828

Brighty Ann Sarah

October 2025 | CWA # 1827

GP Team

September 2025 | CWA # 1819

Ayan Datta

Africa
September 2025 | CWA # 1816

Brighty Ann Sarah

The Middle East
September 2025 | CWA # 1815

Anshuman Behera

South Asia
September 2025 | CWA # 1814

Anshuman Behera

South Asia
September 2025 | CWA # 1812

Kasvi Batra

China, East Asia and Southeast Asia
August 2025 | CWA # 1801

R Preetha

28 August 1963
Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech and the Civil Rights Movement in the US
August 2025 | CWA # 1796

Ditipriya Ghosh

August 2025 | CWA # 1795

Anu Maria Joseph

August 2025 | CWA # 1790

GP Team

The World This Week#323-324
The Trump-Putin meeting & the US-China tariff extension
August 2025 | CWA # 1787

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

What is the background? And what does it mean?
August 2025 | CWA # 1786

Astha Panda

Fewer births, Smaller families and Out-migration
August 2025 | CWA # 1780

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

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

GP Team

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

Lekshmi MK

28 July 1914
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, starting the First World War
July 2025 | CWA # 1773

Lekshmi MK

July 2025 | CWA # 1772

Kasvi Batra

Another setback for the ruling party
July 2025 | CWA # 1771

Swati Sood

Prioritizing Neighbors
July 2025 | CWA # 1770

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

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

GP Team

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

IPRI Team

July 2025 | CWA # 1767

Naomi Miriam Mathew

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

Kasvi Batra

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

Lekshmi MK

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

NIAS Global Politics Team

July 2025 | CWA # 1759

Padmashree Anandhan

July 2025 | CWA # 1750

Swati Sood

July 2025 | CWA # 1749

R Preetha

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

Chittrothu Vaihali

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

M Kejia

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

IPRI Team

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

Swati Sood 

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

Fleur Elizabeth Philip

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

Padmashree Anandhan

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

GP Team

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

Ananya Dinesh

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

Farhaz Rashid Ahmed

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

M Kejia

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

GP Team

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

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

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

IPRI Team

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

Rizwana Banu S

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

Rizwana Banu S and Santhiya M

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

Lekshmi MK

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

J Yamini  

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

J Yamini

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

Femy Francis

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

GP Team

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

Gauri Gupta

June 2025 | CWA # 1709

IPRI Team

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

Santhiya M

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

Merin Treesa Alex

Instability to possible stability
June 2025 | CWA # 1705

GP Team

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

Lekshmi MK

June 2025 | CWA # 1701

Santhiya M

June 2025 | CWA # 1700

R Preetha

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

Gauri Gupta

June 2025 | CWA # 1694

Aashish Ganeshan

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

Fleur Elizabeth Philip

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

GP Team

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

GP Team

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

Padmashree Anandhan

Ukraine
May 2025 | CWA # 1688

Ayan Datta

Gaza
May 2025 | CWA # 1685

Aparna A Nair

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

Farhaz Rashid Ahmed

No clear winners, yet
May 2025 | CWA # 1683

Aashish Ganeshan

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

Padmashree Anandhan

May 2025 | CWA # 1678

Gauri Gupta

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

GP Team

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

Lekshmi MK

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

Anu Maria Joseph

May 2025 | CWA # 1673

Padmashree Anandhan

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

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

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

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

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

R Preetha and Brighty Ann Sarah

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

Padmashree Anandhan

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

R Preetha

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

GP Team

April 2025 | CWA # 1657

Abhishiktha S Kumar

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

IPRI Team

April 2025 | CWA # 1642

Esther Gamako Zugwai

March 2025 | CWA # 1641

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

March 2025 | CWA # 1639

Anu Maria Joseph

March 2025 | CWA # 1634

Nuha Aamina

March 2025 | CWA # 1622

GP Team

March 2025 | CWA # 1621

Vaneeta

March 2025 | CWA # 1613

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

March 2025 | CWA # 1609

IPRI Team

January 2025 | CWA # 1594

Ayan Datta

February 2025 | CWA # 1592

South Asia Brief Team

February 2025 | CWA # 1591

GP Team

February 2025 | CWA # 1590

IPRI Team

December 2024 | CWA # 1579

Sayeka Ghosh

January 2025 | CWA # 1573

Vaneeta

January 2025 | CWA # 1570

Vaneeta

January 2025 | CWA # 1565

GP Team

January 2025 | CWA # 1563

IPRI Team

January 2025 | CWA # 1562

Ayan Datta

December 2024 | CWA # 1555

Nupur Priya

November 2024 | CWA # 1544

Ayan Datta

November 2024 | CWA # 1537

Rohini Reenum

October 2024 | CWA # 1522

Advik S Mohan

October 2024 | CWA # 1480

IPRI Team

October 2024 | CWA # 1479

GP Team

September 2024 | CWA # 1476

Advik S Mohan

September 2024 | CWA # 1472

IPRI Team

August 2024 | CWA # 1465

IPRI Team

August 2024 | CWA # 1458

Samruddhi Pathak

August 2024 | CWA # 1457

Padmashree Anandhan

August 2024 | CWA # 1448

IPRI Team

August 2024 | CWA # 1446

IPRI Team

August 2024 | CWA # 1445

Anu Maria Joseph

August 2024 | CWA # 1444

Ayan Datta

August 2024 | CWA # 1442

Vetriselvi Baskaran

August 2024 | CWA # 1437

Prajwal T V

August 2024 | CWA # 1427

Ken B Varghese

July 2024 | CWA # 1416

GP Team

July 2024 | CWA # 1413

Ramya B

July 2024 | CWA # 1404

Vetriselvi Baskaran

July 2024 | CWA # 1392

Ayan Datta

June 2024 | CWA # 1377

GP Team

June 2024 | CWA # 1368

Ayan Datta & Sayeka Ghosh

June 2024 | CWA # 1355

GP Team

June 2024 | CWA # 1349

Padmashree Anandhan

June 2024 | CWA # 1339

LS Hareesh

May 2024 | CWA # 1336

Femy Francis

May 2024 | CWA # 1330

Akhil Ajith

May 2024 | CWA # 1321

Akhil Ajith

May 2024 | CWA # 1320

Femy Francis

May 2024 | CWA # 1318

Akhil Ajith

May 2024 | CWA # 1311

Akhil Ajith

May 2024 | CWA # 1310

Dhriti Mukherjee

May 2024 | CWA # 1308

GP Team

May 2024 | CWA # 1307

IPRI Team

April 2024 | CWA # 1286

Karthik Manoharan

April 2024 | CWA # 1282

Femy Francis

April 2024 | CWA # 1275

Ramya B

April 2024 | CWA # 1273

GP Team

April 2024 | CWA # 1265

Devi Chandana M

March 2024 | CWA # 1251

NIAS Africa Team

Africa This Week
March 2024 | CWA # 1246

Sivasubramanian K

March 2024 | CWA # 1243

GP Team

February 2024 | CWA # 1226

NIAS Africa Team

Africa This Week
January 2024 | CWA # 1211

Bibhu Prasad Routray

January 2024 | CWA # 1199

GP Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1152

GP Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1150

NIAS Africa Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1149

Sneha Surendran

November 2023 | CWA # 1148

GP Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1146

IPRI Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1142

GP Team

November 2023 | CWA # 1140

GP Team

July 2023 | CWA # 1114

Prerana P

June 2023 | CWA # 1113

CR Team

October 2023 | CWA # 1091

Annem Naga Bindhu Madhuri

Issues for Europe
October 2023 | CWA # 1090

Yogeswari S

October 2023 | CWA # 1087

PR Team

October 2023 | CWA # 1083

GP Team

September 2023 | CWA # 1076

IPRI Team

September 2023 | CWA # 1071

Dhriti Mukherjee

August 2023 | CWA # 1070

Ankit Singh

September 2023 | CWA # 1067

PR Team

September 2023 | CWA # 1062

Feben Itty

September 2023 | CWA # 1061

Genesy B

September 2023 | CWA # 1060

Sreeja JS

August 2023 | CWA # 1049

IPRI Team

August 2023 | CWA # 1045

NIAS Africa Team

August 2023 | CWA # 1043

Sneha Surendran

August 2023 | CWA # 1042

Nithyashree RB

August 2023 | CWA # 1038

Anu Maria Joseph

August 2023 | CWA # 1036

NIAS Africa Team

August 2023 | CWA # 1024

NIAS Africa Team

July 2023 | CWA # 1022

Ankita Dutta

July 2023 | CWA # 1019

Sneha Surendran

July 2023 | CWA # 1016

Medini Hegde

July 2023 | CWA # 1015

Ramya Balasubramanian

July 2023 | CWA # 1009

GP Team

July 2023 | CWA # 1008

IPRI Team

June 2023 | CWA # 985

GP Team

June 2023 | CWA # 977

NIAS Africa Team

June 2023 | CWA # 976

Jerry Franklin

June 2023 | CWA # 974

Akshaya S

June 2023 | CWA # 968

Rishika Yadav and Nityashree RB

May 2023 | CWA # 955

Amit Gupta

May 2023 | CWA # 953

GP Team

May 2023 | CWA # 952

Rishika Yadav

April 2023 | CWA # 943

NIAS Africa Team

April 2023 | CWA # 935

GP Team

March 2023 | CWA # 931

Himani Pant

March 2023 | CWA # 929

IPRI Team

March 2023 | CWA # 927

Indrani Talukdar

January 2023 | CWA # 922

Bhoomika Sesharaj

January 2023 | CWA # 921

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

March 2023 | CWA # 919

NIAS Africa Team

January 2023 | CWA # 901

Riya Itisha Ekka

January 2023 | CWA # 900

Apoorva Sudhakar

January 2023 | CWA # 899

Sayani Rana

January 2023 | CWA # 892

IPRI Team

January 2023 | CWA # 891

NIAS Africa Team

December 2022 | CWA # 886

Sethuraman Nadarajan

December 2022 | CWA # 879

Padmashree Anandhan

The Ukraine War
December 2022 | CWA # 872

Sapna Elsa Abraham

November 2022 | CWA # 848

Vignesh Ram

November 2022 | CWA # 838

Rishma Banerjee

Tracing Europe's droughts
November 2022 | CWA # 836

Padmashree Anandhan

November 2022 | CWA # 833

Rishma Banerjee

November 2022 | CWA # 814

IPRI Team

October 2022 | CWA # 809

Padmashree Anandhan

October 2022 | CWA # 808

Devjyoti Saha

October 2022 | CWA # 807

Dr Beena

October 2022 | CWA # 794

GP Team

September 2022 | CWA # 786

GP Team

July 2022 | CWA # 769

NIAS Africa Team

July 2022 | CWA # 762

Padmashree Anandhan

July 2022 | CWA # 760

GP Team

July 2022 | CWA # 759

IPRI Team

July 2022 | CWA # 757

IPRI Team

July 2022 | CWA # 756

NIAS Africa Team

June 2022 | CWA # 751

NIAS Africa Team

June 2022 | CWA # 743

NIAS Africa Team

April 2022 | CWA # 724

IPRI Team

April 2022 | CWA # 723

STIR Team

April 2022 | CWA # 720

GP Team

April 2022 | CWA # 719

IPRI Team

March 2022 | CWA # 707

GP Team

March 2022 | CWA # 706

IPRI Team

March 2022 | CWA # 705

NIAS Africa Team

In Focus: Libya
March 2022 | CWA # 703

IPRI Team

March 2022 | CWA # 701

GP Team

March 2022 | CWA # 697

Avishka Ashok

March 2022 | CWA # 696

Nireekshan Bollimpalli 

March 2022 | CWA # 695

IPRI Team

March 2022 | CWA # 693

PR Team

March 2022 | CWA # 692

GP Team

March 2022 | CWA # 691

IPRI Team

February 2022 | CWA # 689

GP Team

February 2022 | CWA # 688

Padmashree Anandhan

February 2022 | CWA # 685

IPRI Team

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

IPRI Team

February 2022 | CWA # 679

Porkkodi Ganeshpandian and Angkuran Dey

February 2022 | CWA # 678

Ashwin Immanuel Dhanabalan 

February 2022 | CWA # 668

Amit Gupta

January 2022 | CWA # 653

STIR Team

January 2022 | CWA # 645

Ankit Singh

January 2022 | CWA # 640

Ankit Singh

January 2022 | CWA # 639

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

January 2022 | CWA # 638

Sneha M

December 2021 | CWA # 630

GP Team

Europe in 2021
November 2021 | CWA # 613

GP Team

November 2021 | CWA # 610

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

November 2021 | CWA # 602

D. Suba Chandran

October 2021 | CWA # 595

Joeana Cera Matthews 

October 2021 | CWA # 593

Harini Madhusudhan

October 2021 | CWA # 590

Sneha M

October 2021 | CWA # 588

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

TLP is back again
October 2021 | CWA # 586

Apoorva Sudhakar

October 2021 | CWA # 584

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

September 2021 | CWA # 560

Apoorva Sudhakar

September 2021 | CWA # 550

Joeana Cera Matthews 

September 2021 | CWA # 547

Lokendra Sharma

August 2021 | CWA # 539

STIR Team

August 2021 | CWA # 533

Dincy Adlakha

August 2021 | CWA # 532

Sarthak Jain

August 2021 | CWA # 528

STIR Team

Space Tourism
July 2021 | CWA # 512

Mohamad Aseel Ummer

July 2021 | CWA # 503

GP Team

June 2021 | CWA # 498

Gurpreet Singh

May 2021 | CWA # 467

Lokendra Sharma

May 2021 | CWA # 464

GP Team

April 2021 | CWA # 456

GP Team

March 2021 | CWA # 440

IPRI Team

February 2021 | CWA # 436

IPRI Team

February 2021 | CWA # 434

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

February 2021 | CWA # 428

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

February 2021 | CWA # 427

Apoorva Sudhakar

February 2021 | CWA # 424

GP Team

January 2021 | CWA # 415

GP Team

January 2021 | CWA # 411

D Suba Chandran

December 2020 | CWA # 405

Mallika Devi

December 2020 | CWA # 404

Harini Madhusudan

December 2020 | CWA # 403

Kamna Tiwary

December 2020 | CWA # 400

Sourina Bej

November 2020 | CWA # 369

IPRI Team

September 2020 | CWA # 337

Anju Annie Mammen

September 2020 | CWA # 336

Harini Madhusudan

September 2020 | CWA # 335

Sourina Bej

August 2020 | CWA # 320

IPRI Team

June 2020 | CWA # 304

Padmashree A

May 2020 | CWA # 295

GP Team

May 2020 | CWA # 293

Boa Wang

May 2020 | CWA # 288

Adnan Aziz Chowdhury

May 2020 | CWA # 286

Boa Wang

May 2020 | CWA # 283

GP Team

April 2020 | CWA # 277

IPRI Team

April 2020 | CWA # 272

GP Team

April 2020 | CWA # 271

IPRI Team

April 2020 | CWA # 259

GP Team

April 2020 | CWA # 255

GP Team

April 2020 | CWA # 253

IPRI Team

March 2020 | CWA # 250

Rashmi Ramesh

March 2020 | CWA # 240

GP Team

March 2020 | CWA # 239

IPRI Team

February 2020 | CWA # 235

Lakshmi V Menon

February 2020 | CWA # 212

GP Team

January 2020 | CWA # 209

Boa Wang

January 2020 | CWA # 208

Vivek Mishra

December 2019 | CWA # 196

Harini Madhusudan

November 2019 | CWA # 179

Rashmi Ramesh

October 2019 | CWA # 178

Sourina Bej

September 2019 | CWA # 164

GP Team

September 2019 | CWA # 162

Lakshman Chakravarthy N

5G: A Primer
September 2019 | CWA # 161

Rashmi Ramesh

July 2019 | CWA # 147

Vivek Mishra

June 2019 | CWA # 134

Sourina Bej

June 2019 | CWA # 133

Harini Madhusudan

June 2019 | CWA # 126

Jerin George

June 2019 | CWA # 124

GP Team

May 2019 | CWA # 117

Sourina Bej

May 2019 | CWA # 114

GP Team

May 2019 | CWA # 113

GP Team

April 2019 | CWA # 111

GP Team

January 2019 | CWA # 80

Abhishrut Singh

January 2019 | CWA # 78

Kriti

January 2019 | CWA # 77

Komal Tiwary

December 2018 | CWA # 71

Mahesh Bhatta

Nepal
December 2018 | CWA # 70

Nasima Khatoon

The Maldives
December 2018 | CWA # 69

Harini Madhusudan

India
December 2018 | CWA # 68

Sourina Bej

Bangladesh
December 2018 | CWA # 67

Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer

Afghanistan
September 2018 | CWA # 58

Aparupa Bhattacherjee

August 2018 | CWA # 52

Oishee Majumdar

July 2018 | CWA # 47

Rahul Arockiaraj

July 2018 | CWA # 40

Rahul Arockiaraj

June 2018 | CWA # 26

Siddhatti Mehta

June 2018 | CWA # 21

Harini Madhusudan

May 2018 | CWA # 8

Samreen Wani

May 2018 | CWA # 1

Samreen Wani