The World This Week

The World This Week
North Korean Troops in Russia, Finland President's Visit to China and Elections in Japan

GP Team
4 November 2024
Photo Source: Reuters

The World This Week #284, Vol. 6 No. 38, 03 November 2024
 

Kavithashri M, Advik S Mohan and Sayeka Ghosh


North Korean Troops in Russia
Kavitashri M

What happened?
On 27 October 2024, reports from The Washington Post said that "North Korea had deployed troops to Russia." US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had also confirmed that North Korean troops were in Russia and would be 'legitimate targets' in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters, White House spokesperson John Kirby said the United States believes at least 3,000 North Korean troops are undergoing training at three military bases in eastern Russia.

On 28 October 2024, the Washington Times and Radio Free Europe reported that NATO acknowledged the presence of thousands of North Korean military personnel in Russia. 

What is the background?
First, a brief note on Russia-North Korea relations. The two have shared a long-standing partnership since the Cold War era. Both have occasionally collaborated on economic and security matters, but recent diplomatic isolation has drawn them closer. Russia's sanctions from Western countries and the escalation of its conflict with Ukraine have led to an increased alignment with isolated states like North Korea.

Second, recent agreements between Russia and North Korea. They include a security pact and pledges for military support. Russia's deployment of North Korean troops is driven by its need for manpower in Ukraine amidst high casualties and resource strain while avoiding further domestic mobilization. North Korea benefits from strengthening its alliance with Russia and receiving potential economic support and diplomatic leverage against Western sanctions. 

What does it mean?
First, the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia could add a layer of complexity to any Russia-Ukraine negotiations. The presence of North Korean troops might reinforce calls for robust support from NATO, as it suggests Russia is expanding its international alliances. Additionally, North Korea's involvement could deter diplomatic progress, as it introduces a third-party interest into the conflict, one likely resistant to Western diplomatic pressures. This will complicate future peace talks, as North Korea may indirectly influence Russia's negotiating stance, especially if North Korean forces sustain significant involvement near the front lines. 

Second, the North Korean troops in Russia reflect a strategic alliance built on shared benefits and survival. For Russia, North Korea offers manpower and a partner unburdened by international alliances, allowing Moscow to sidestep Western constraints and showcase its resilience through non-traditional allies. North Korea, meanwhile, gains a foothold in Russia's defence network, potentially increasing its access to advanced weaponry, military training, and technology, which could be critical for its national security and regional ambitions.

Finally, the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia redefines East Asian security by emboldening Pyongyang, potentially increasing military provocations and destabilizing regional dynamics. This shift may compel neighbouring countries, like South Korea and Japan, to enhance their defence capabilities and strengthen alliances with the US, escalating regional tensions and militarization.


Finland President's Visit to China
Advik S Mohan

What happened?
On 27 October, the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, began a state visit to China. Stubb informed through a tweet on X that the visit provided an opportunity to discuss key international and security issues and present Finland's foreign and security policy to China."

On 29 October, President Stubb met President Xi Jinping. Xi described the relationship between China and Finland as a future-oriented, new-type cooperative partnership with exceptional value. He also encouraged greater cooperation between Finland and China in green transformation, information technology, artificial intelligence, and other emerging industries. Additionally, Xi stated that Finland would be included in the list of unilateral visa-free countries to promote people-to-people exchanges. Xi also said China would continue working towards a diplomatic resolution for the Ukraine war. 

President Stubb informed that the closer China grew with Russia, the more difficult the relationship between China and the EU would become. He also stated that measures promoting trade protectionism, like tariffs, were only short-term measures detrimental to the national and global economies. During their meeting, Stubb and Xi issued the Joint Action Plan between China and Finland on Promoting the Future-oriented New-type Cooperative Partnership. The Partnership focuses on various areas such as sustainable growth, science and technology, low-carbon development, and education. 

Stubb also met the Premier of China, Li Qiang, wherein both sides committed to expanding cooperation. Additionally, Stubb attended the China-Finland Business Summit, which had over 80 entrepreneurs and business leaders from China and Finland attending. The Summit focused on green energy and tourism as areas of cooperation. Additionally, he visited the Fudan University in Shanghai. At Fudan University, Stubb interacted on global affairs with faculty and students, including Finnish exchange students.

What is the background?
First, the bilateral ties between China and Finland. Finland was one of the first Western states to recognize communist China in 1950 and the first Western country to sign a trade agreement with China back in 1973. The two signed a free trade investment agreement in 2004. While there have been tensions between the two countries, such as Finland's criticism of the 2020 Hong Kong security law and a dispute over a Chinese-led security breach of the Finnish parliament, the two countries have maintained cordial relations with regular ministerial visits. Finland abstained from joining tariffs imposed against Chinese EV imports by the EU earlier this year. 

Second, economic cooperation. In 2017, during the visit by Xi to Finland, the two countries agreed to a future-oriented New-type Cooperative Partnership. China is Finland's fifth-largest export partner and the largest in Asia. Wood pulp, paper products, electronics, and electrical equipment are responsible for the majority of Finnish exports to China. Companies from both countries have also been involved in investment projects in each other. For instance, Finnish phone conglomerate Nokia has been involved in setting up telecommunications networks and infrastructure like 5G across China. Similarly, Finnish marine and energy equipment firm Wartsila collaborated with local Chinese firms on sustainable technologies.  Joint economic initiatives like the Finnish-China Green Industry Park Forum and the China-Finland Innovation Enterprise Committee have promoted common knowledge sharing and development.

Third, the security issues. The war in Ukraine has seen Finland and China take contrasting stances. Finland shares a border with Russia and shunned its traditional position of neutrality to join the NATO bloc after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It has also played a proactive role in providing humanitarian assistance for Ukraine. In contrast, while China has called for peace in the war, it has maintained close ties with Russia. 

Fourth, the China-EU tensions. The visit by Stubb comes amidst increasingly fractious ties between China and the EU. In the past few months, the EU has imposed tariffs on the imports of Chinese Electric Vehicles (EVs) due to allegations of China flooding EU markets with cheap goods. However, there is a divide over ties with China among the EU. Member states like Germany and Hungary have tried maintaining cordial relations with China, while other countries like the Czech Republic have criticized China's perceived policies. In this scenario, the visit of a senior EU leader like Stubb for high-level exchanges with the Chinese leadership is significant. Finland has maintained cordial ties with China, following a nuanced stance. The visit by Stubb further shows the prioritizing of economic ties over political ones.

What does it mean?
The visit of Stubb saw an expansion of economic ties between China and Finland. The new Joint Action Plan agreed between the two countries prioritizes cooperation across diverse areas like sustainable growth, energy transition, education, science and technology, and sports. Additionally, the Plan prioritizes holding regular meetings, such as the Joint Economic Committee meetings and cooperation on issues like disarmament, human rights, and climate change. The Plan promises to review the progress made in 2027. Ties between China and Finland are likely to continue to progress. Both countries view benefits in cordial ties. For Finland, China is a crucial economic partner. On the other hand, China gains from Finland's presence as a friendly country amidst worsening ties with the EU. It also shows Beijing's desire to maintain cordial relations with the European bloc and not lose its advantages in a trade war.


LDP loses majority in the House of Representatives elections
Sayeka Ghosh

What happened?
On 27 October, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its partner Komeito, in a coalition, were defeated in Japan's recently held election of the House of Representatives. They secured only 215 seats, 191 from the LDP, while Komeito acquired 24 of the 465 members. For the first time since 2009, the ruling coalition lost its majority. The major beneficiary of the elections was the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP), whose seats moved up from 98 to 148. The Democratic Party for the People (DPP) had made four times more seats and moved up to 28. The Japan Innovation Party (Ishin) secured 38 seats. The turnout was meagre at 53.85 per cent, the third-lowest participation rate in post-war Japan.

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lost 56 seats. Its coalition partner, Komeito, also suffered losses, dropping from 32 to 24, including the defeat of its newly appointed leader, Ishii Keiichi. The CDP increased its seats from 98 to 148, becoming the biggest opposition force since 2012. 

What is the background?
First, the Ishiba and the crisis within the LDP. The party chose Ishiba as its leader to regain people's trust after the scandals. The elections were marked by controversy due to its connection with slush funds and also being associated with the Unification Church, which led to the expelling of then-Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. Shigeru Ishiba became the president of the LDP and was also voted in as prime minister in September 2024. The LDP had tactically picked Ishiba as the party leader to reduce electoral damage. Ishiba was an outsider in the party and was seen as having clean hands; hence, he could reform the party from within. His call for a snap election months after his appointment was an effort to get a public mandate and ride on the "honeymoon period." The strategy, however, went wrong as his approvals stayed in the 40 per cent range.

Second, the LDP's dominance in Japanese politics. This election mattered because the LDP had a long tradition of dominance in Japanese politics. With the party holding 276 seats of the House of Representatives comfortably before that election, the party could run almost unopposed legislative proceedings and let the party's policy agenda face minimal interference by the opposition. 

What does it mean?
First, challenges to internal political stability. Since the LDP-Komeito coalition does not hold a majority, legislation may not pass, and it would be hard for it to enforce its policy agenda. The situation is serious because Japan has a parliamentary system where the lower house of parliament is considered the principal organ in selecting the prime minister and passing budgets. The election results pose a short-term and long-term challenge to Prime Minister Ishiba. He has 30 days to muster enough support for building a functional government within the constitutional deadline. 

Second, LDP's future. Ishiba has to balance party consolidation and reforms within the party. This would become difficult because the rigid right wing of the party, which is part of the old Abe wing, would likely oppose more thoroughgoing reforms, which could spur a party fight. The biggest election for the upper house will be in July 2025. That will be an important test of how well the LDP can recover from this defeat based on the effective implementation of economic policies and responses to public dissatisfaction with political corruption and other reasons that continue to eat into support among younger voters.


TWTW Regional Roundups

News from around the world
Rohini Reenum, Padmashree Anandhan, Anu Maria Joseph, Femy Francis, Nuha Amina, Sachin Aravind, Sayeka Ghosh, Ayan Datta, Neha Tresa George, Abhiruchi Chowdhary, Sachin Aravindan and Advik S Mohan

CHINA THIS WEEK
China: Brazil decides not to join BRI 
On 29 October, SCMP reported that Brazil decided not to join China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The Special Advisor for International Affairs to the President of Brazil, Celso Amorim, informed that the country is seeking alternative methods for collaborating with Chinese investors. Amorim added that the aim was to use the BRI framework to find synergy between Brazilian infrastructure projects and associated investment funds, without formally joining the BRI. The Brazilian government believes that joining the BRI will not bring any tangible benefits and that BRI membership would make relations with the US difficult if Donald Trump returns to the presidency.

EAST ASIA THIS WEEK
Samoa: CHOGM promotes Climate Action and Ocean Resilience
On 29 October, RNZ reported on the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa. During the meeting, climate change was discussed resonating with the Pacific members for COP31 in 2026. Tuvalu, Fiji and Vanuatu announced the launch of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative report, focusing on Australia’s coal and gas mining. All 56 members highlighted the importance of climate finance and the needs of developing countries. Additionally, the meeting put forth the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration, focusing on One Resilient Common Future. 

SOUTH  AND SOUTHEAST ASIA THIS WEEK
Myanmar: The UK, the EU and Canada impose sanctions on six entities
On 29 October, the UK, the EU and Canada imposed financial sanctions on Myanmar. It targeted six entities providing aviation fuel and restricted goods including aircraft parts to Myanmar’s military. According to the UK’s Minister for the Indo-Pacific region, Catherine West, the sanctions were a response to the increasing human rights violations and air strikes by the Myanmar military against civilians. Myanmar has not responded to these measures.

Myanmar: China’s ambassador’s visit; discusses cooperation, peace and stability
On 28 October, The Irrawaddy reported on the meeting between the Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Ma Jia and the Myanmar military officer Soe Win. The visit came amidst Myanmar’s large-scale attacks near China’s border. They discussed the prospects of cooperation between the countries’ militaries in the fields of technology and information. They talked about peace and stability, besides internal peace in Myanmar. Ma met with the Myanmar Minister of Information Maung Maung Ohn to discuss enhancing media collaboration.

India: Troop disengagement completed along contention points in Eastern Ladakh 
On 30 October, the Hindu quoted Indian Army sources confirming that India and China completed disengagement in Depsang and Demchok in Eastern Ladakh. It also marks disengagement from all contention points after the clashes in 2020. The agreement revives patrolling rights at points 10 to 13 in Depsang Plains. Chinese forces had earlier denied Indian access to these points. According to the reports, about 40 per cent of temporary structures have been removed, with expectations of 60 per cent clearance in the next four days. This comes after a general framework agreement at the diplomatic level and a detailed agreement at the Corps Commanders level was concluded on 27 October ahead of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the summit.

Pakistan: To receive USD 2.75 billion from ADB over the next four years
On 28 October, The News International reported that the International Monetary Fund’s commitment to a USD seven billion loan has facilitated Pakistan’s ease of borrowing from other international institutions. It is expected that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide Pakistan with a total of USD 2.75 billion in the next four years. The first USD 800 million would arrive in the current fiscal year. During the 2025-26 fiscal year, Pakistan is likely to receive USD 650 million from ADB.

Pakistan: Extends parliamentary cooperation with Russia
On 28 October, Pakistan’s Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani and the Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia Valentina Matvienko signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend parliamentary cooperation. Gilani stated: “We are confident that this visit’s outcome will pave the way for a stronger, more meaningful inter-parliamentary and bilateral partnership between Pakistan and the Russian Federation in the years ahead.” Both countries agreed to collaborate in the areas of trade, commerce, agriculture, energy, and investment. Additionally, they emphasized diversifying their cooperation in trade and economics instead of focusing on enhancing commercial ties and regional connectivity. 

Pakistan: Bilateral cooperation with Russia in security matters
On 30 October, The News International reported that Russia’s Deputy Minister of Defence Timur Ivanov met Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir at the Pakistan General’s Headquarters. They discussed issues of common interests and the situation of regional security. Separately, Ivanov met Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Chief of Air Staff Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu to discuss maritime security. The Naval Chief of Pakistan expressed the country’s wish to establish an all-round long-drawn partnership with Russia. The discussion looked at coordinating bilateral naval exercises. The Ministry of Defence of Pakistan hosted the fifth Pakistan-Russia Joint Military Consultative Committee, where countries discussed extending their areas of cooperation. 

Pakistan: Seeks additional Chinese funding upon Premier’s visit
On 27 October, Pakistan’s Minister of Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb requested an additional currency swap arrangement of USD 1.4 billion from China. This is after Pakistan used up an available USD 4.3 billion facility that China offered to extend for three years. The request came during the four-day visit of Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Pakistan. This is the first time a Chinese Premier has been to Pakistan in 11 years. They discussed strengthening economic cooperation and acceleration of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects.

Bangladesh: BNP leaders to attend a “Political Party Plus” cooperation event in Beijing
On 31 October, the Dhaka Tribune reported that a four-member delegation from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) accepted the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) invitation to visit China. The Bangladeshi party is set to attend a "Political Party Plus" cooperation event in Beijing. It aims to strengthen bilateral ties and address common issues, with a vision of nurturing regional cooperation. The event will take place between 7 and 16 November. Representatives from Southeast Asia and East Asian countries will congregate.
 
Bangladesh: India’s Adani Power Ltd warns of cutting power
On 31 October, Dhaka Tribune reported that Adani Power Ltd, an Indian-based corporation, warned the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) that the power supply would be halted if payments were not cleared by 30 October. Currently, the Adani power plant supplies 1,600 megawatts of electricity to Bangladesh. The Adani Power Ltd representative, Krishna Rao, stated that neither had the BPDP provided a letter of credit worth USD 170.03 million nor had it discharged its USD 846 million dues.

Nepal: Chinese firm to print currency
On 31 October, the Times of India reported that the Nepal Rastra Bank signed an agreement with the Chinese firm, China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation, to print new 100-rupee banknotes, consisting of an altered map of Nepal. The map consists of Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani, regions disputed with India. In 2020, the Nepalese constitution was amended to include these disputed regions. As per the agreement, the firm is tasked with designing, printing, supplying, and delivering 300 million units worth USD 8.99 million. 

Sri Lanka: MoU with Russia to counter illegal trade
On 31 October, Daily Mirror reported that the Sri Lankan customs and its Russian counterpart signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) against illegal trade between the two. The agreement highlights cooperation in strengthening legal trade facilities.

MIDDLE-EAST THIS WEEK
Israel: Knesset passes laws restricting UNRWA operations
On 28 October, Al Jazeera reported that Israel’s Knesset passed two laws restricting the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) operations in the country. During the first session of the Knesset’s winter session, Members of the Knesset (MKs) approved a law banning UNRWA from operating within Israel’s internationally recognised borders and another restricting the UN agency to the West Bank and Gaza Strip by banning Israeli state institutions from contacting UNRWA. The Benjamin Netanyahu government has justified these moves, claiming that the UN agency’s local employees participated in the 7 October 2023 attacks. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philipe Lazzarini criticised the laws for setting “a dangerous precedent,” violating the UN Charter and Israel’s obligations under international law. He referred to this as an attempt to “discredit UNRWA and delegitimize its role towards providing human development assistance and services to Palestine Refugees.” The controversial laws, Lazzarini stated, would “deprive over 650,000 girls and boys there from education, putting at risk an entire generation of children” and amount to “collective punishment.” 

The UAE: Government extends visa amnesty until December 31
On 31 October, Gulf News reported that the UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) extended the visa amnesty deadline from 31 October to 31 December. The amnesty policy, which started on 1 September and was previously scheduled to end on 31 October, waived overstay fines for individuals living in the UAE on expired or cancelled visas and allowed them to either exit the country without facing penalties or secure employment in the country by legalising their status. According to the Director General of the ICP, Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, the decision to extend the amnesty was because of the massive number of applicants during the last days of the 31 October deadline and reflected the country’s humanitarian values.  

AFRICA THIS WEEK
Kenya: High Court approves new Deputy President
On 31 October, a three-judge High Court in Nairobi ruled in favour of the swearing-in of the new Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was removed after the impeachment vote on 17 October. He was accused of corruption, inciting ethnic divisions and supporting anti-government protests. Later, Kindiki was nominated by President William Ruto. Kindiki’s swearing-in was challenged in the court, arguing that the suspension created a political vacuum. 

Botswana: BDP loses election after 58 years
On 1 November, according to the BBC, the preliminary election results implied that the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) had lost its parliamentary majority. President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat, with BDP securing three seats out of 61. Masisi commented: “We got it wrong big time in the eyes of the people. We were really convinced of our message. But every indication, by any measure, is that there’s no way that I can pretend that we’re going to form a government.” This will be a major political change for the country as the BDP has been in power since independence in 1966. The main opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has secured 25 seats, leading the polls. The UDC’s Duma Boko is likely the candidate for president.

Morocco: France backs sovereignty claims over Western Sahara
On 29 October, French President Emmanuel Macron, during his visit to Morocco, supported Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara. The region on the north-western coast of Africa has been under dispute for decades between Morocco and the Polisario Front, a movement of indigenous Sahrawi community backed by Algeria. France has now joined Spain, the US and Israel in backing Morocco's claims. Macron said Morocco's claims were the "only basis" for a just political settlement. The visit ended with France and Morocco signing deals on energy and infrastructure, among other sectors, worth USD 10.8 billion, according to the AFP news. 

EUROPE THIS WEEK
Georgia: US President criticises election process 
On 30 October, Politico reported that US President Joe Biden criticised the conduct of the recent parliamentary elections in Georgia. Biden stated that the elections in Georgia were not free and fair as described by domestic and international observers. He urged the Government of Georgia to launch a transparent investigation into possible election violations. He informed that the government must begin an inclusive dialogue with all political forces in Georgia about restoring election integrity. 

The EU: Plans to impose duties on Chinese car manufacturers benefitting from subsidies
On 29 October, Politico reported that the EU plans to impose duties on unfairly subsidized Chinese car manufacturers. According to the EU, Electric Vehicles (EVs) manufacturers like BYD and SAIC received cash and discount benefits from China. The European Commission imposed duties on Chinese car manufacturers based on the subsidy level they benefitted from and their cooperation with the commission’s investigation. However, the duties are opposed by the car industry in countries like Germany, which fear a loss from the trade war.  Meanwhile, the Chinese government rejected the EU investigation findings and stated that no subsidies were offered.  

Spain: Prime Minister Sanchez inaugurates India’s first private military aircraft plant
On 28 October, Deutsche Welle reported on Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s visit to India. Sanchez and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Tata Aircraft Complex, India’s first private military aircraft plant. It will produce the Airbus C-295 transport military aircraft in collaboration with Airbus Spain. Sanchez praised Modi’s vision "to turn India into an industrial powerhouse and a magnet for investment and business-to-business collaboration." Meanwhile, Modi said that the project would strengthen the relations between India and Spain along with the “Make in India and Made for the World” mission. This came amidst India’s increasing attempts to strengthen its “local defence and aerospace manufacturing capacities.” The Defence Ministry of India signed an agreement with Spain, amounting to USD 2.5 billion for 56 cargo and troops carrying C295 aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space. 

Ukraine: Summit with Nordic countries
On 28 October, the leaders of Nordic countries expressed their support during the Ukraine-Nordic summit. The Prime Ministers of Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden issued a joint statement with the President of Ukraine following the summit. In the statement, the leaders reaffirmed support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security of Ukraine. They informed their support for Ukraine was steadfast and would continue for as long as necessary. It further stated that the Nordic countries had promised to develop Ukraine’s defence industry and provide support for enhancing its defence capabilities. The statement reiterated the Nordic view that the place of Ukraine was in NATO.

The UK: Plans to increase taxes in the next budget
On 30 October, CNN reported that the UK’s Minister of Finance Rachel Reeves presented the budget, seeking to introduce measures for spiking the tax collection by GBP 41.5 billion by the end of 2030, making it 38 per cent of the country’s GDP. The government introduced measures to increase capital gains taxes and imposed duties on “inherited pensions.” It plans to impose taxes on people living in the UK but having permanent residency outside the country and thus manage to evade paying taxes. This would lead to an increase in tax collection by GBP 12.7 billion in the next five years. Further, taxes are set to increase on travel by private jet and income of salaried workers with small firms avoided from the category. 


About the Authors
Kavithashri M is a postgraduate student at Pondicherry University. Rohini Reenum is a PhD scholar at NIAS. Anu Maria Joseph and Padmashree Anandhan are Research Associates at NIAS. Femy Francis, Samruddi Pathak, Neha Tresa George, Sayeka Ghosh and Nuha Aamina are Research Assistants at NIAS. Advik S Mohan, Abhiruchi Chowdhary and Sachin Aravindan are Research Interns at NIAS. Ayan Datta is a postgraduate student at the University of Hyderabad.


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Renewed Strikes, Collapsed MoU and the Blockade of the Strait
July 2026 | CWA # 2196

Mahesh Bhatta

Nepal (Apr-Jun 2026):
New Government, Political Stability and Economic Recovery
July 2026 | CWA # 2195

Radhika M Agarwal

June 2026 | CWA # 2193

Aparna A Nair

Pakistan PMin China:
75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, CPEC expansion and Middle East mediation
July 2026 | CWA # 2190

NIAS Global Politics Team

China-DPRK friendship treaty I The IMF World Economic Outlook
July 2026 | CWA # 2189

Dhivya KM

Five takeaways on Global growth, AI, and Economic resilience
July 2026 | CWA # 2186

Lekshmi MK

NATO Summit 2026:
Four takeaways on Alliance unity, Defence commitments, and Support for Ukraine
July 2026 | CWA # 2184

Deb Dutta

Four takeaways on Forced returns, Collapsing protection, Protracted crises
July 2026 | CWA # 2182

Anu Maria Joseph

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

Padmashree Anandhan

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

Madhura Meenakshi Tanikella

Iran after Ali Khamenei
Institutional resilience, Anti-American sentiment and an Unresolved conflict
July 2026 | CWA # 2178

NIAS Global Politics Team

July 2026 | CWA # 2177

Deb Dutta

Economic Security, Artificial Intelligence and Energy Resilience
July 2026 | CWA # 2171

Radhika M Agarwal

June 2026 | CWA # 2169

Anwesha Ghosh

Afghanistan (Apr-Jun 2026):
Growing External Engagement, Enduring Internal Constraints
June 2026 | CWA # 2167

Lakshmi Venugopal Menon

Fragile De-escalation amid Persistent Volatility
June 2026 | CWA # 2166

Ramya B

Russia (April-June 2026)
Unsuccessful Offensive, Drone Attacks and Economic Challenges
June 2026 | CWA # 2165

Himani Pant

Europe (April-June 2026)
End of the Orban Era, Political Fragmentation, Tightening of Migration Rules and Continuing Economic Slowdown
June 2026 | CWA # 2160

Radhika M Agarwal

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

Madhura Meenakshi Tanikella

The US-Iran MoU
Renewed strikes, Persistent disagreements, and a Fragile Agreement
June 2026 | CWA # 2158

Anu Maria Joseph

June 2026 | CWA # 2154

Madhura Meenakshi Tanikella

The G7 Summit 2026
Four Takeaways on Economic security, Critical minerals, and Consensus on Ukraine and Iran
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