The World This Week

The World This Week
APEC Summit 2024 and Sri Lanka Parliamentary Elections 2024

GP Team
18 November 2024
Photo Source: EPA, Irish Times

The World This Week #285 and 286, Vol. 6 No. 39 and 40, 18 November 2024         

Sayeka Ghosh and D Suba Chandran


APEC Summit 2024
Sayeka Ghosh

What happened?
During 10-16 November, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Week took place in Lima, Peru, under the theme "Empower. Include. Grow." Leaders from the economies of 21 Pacific Rim countries attended the summit. 

Peru's President Dina Boluarte emphasized that APEC economies must push for inclusive growth by reducing informal labour. At the end of the 2024 APEC Ministerial Meeting in Lima, cochaired by Peru Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer and Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Desilu León, ministers representing the 21 APEC member economies issued a joint statement outlining new actions for advancing an Asia-Pacific economic growth agenda that benefits all its people and future generations according to the theme "Empower. Include. Grow."

What is the background?
First, a brief note on the APEC. Launched in 1989 with the objective of acting as a platform of 12 founding economies, the APEC has expanded to 21 economies today. APEC is a critical multilateral trade and investment promotion forum for countries in the Pacific Rim region. As much as the institution has spearheaded the efforts to scale down and eliminate barriers to trade, recent geopolitical tensions and unbalanced global trade dynamics have influenced its effectiveness over time.

Second, the growing China factor within the APEC. China has increased its importance through strategic economic initiatives and infrastructure investment in the region. APEC has become a valuable platform for China to achieve economic and diplomatic expansion, especially in initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative and strategic infrastructure projects in its member economies.

Third, the increasing role of the middle powers. The middle powers increasingly become crucial in maintaining regional stability within APEC. For example, Australia's strategic position indicates the growing importance of middle-sized economies in preventing the outbreak of trade wars and continued economic cooperation in the polarising world of the twenty-first century.

Fourth, the global economic risks in the APEC background. The growth in the APEC region is forecasted to slow to 3.1 per cent in 2025 and 2.7 per cent in the medium term. The slowdown was due to deeper structural problems, namely, the rise of debt and the impact of geopolitical tensions on the heels of post-pandemic recovery.

What does it mean?
First, the challenge facing the APEC today. Growing tensions between various geopolitical forces and increasing preference for bilateral arrangements instead of discussing matters in a multilateral manner put the organization into test.

Second, the middle power and regional diplomacy. Australia's Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, emerged as a possible mediator between the US and China, indicating the assumption of the growing importance of middle powers in stability and dialogue promotion within the region.

Third, China's APEC approach is evident in its preference for bilateral arrangements for multilateral engagement. This was particularly evident with the selective attendance by Xi Jinping at the summit, especially in attending the inauguration of the Chancay port to miss crucial APEC meetings. This pattern is consistent with China's global diplomatic approach of using forums for multilateral purposes to make international bilateral ties, very much in concert with patterns observed in other international gatherings such as G20 and Belt and Road Forums.


Sri Lanka Parliamentary Elections 2024: Rise and rise of the JVP
D. Suba Chandran

What happened?
On 14 November 2024, Sri Lanka held the Parliamentary elections. According to the election commission of Sri Lanka, there were 11.14 million valid votes out of 17.14 million registered voters. 

The NPP (National People's Power/Jathika Jana Balawegaya), led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, secured 61.5 per cent of the votes polled, winning 159 of the total 225 seats for the Parliament. The SJP (Samagi Jana Balawegaya), led by Sajith Premadasa, secured 17.6 per cent of the votes, winning 40 seats. All other political parties, including the big three – the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), the United National Party (UNP) and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) could only secure less than five per cent of votes. 

What is the background?
First, the rise and rise of the JVP. Though the latest Parliamentary election is won by a coalition of 20 plus parties, unions and rights groups under “National People’s Power (NPP),” the core remains the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP). From less than four per cent of votes in the Presidential and Parliamentary elections of 2019, the rise of JVP has been phenomenal, to win the Presidential election in September 2024 and the Parliamentary election now with 60 plus per cent of the votes polled. From being a violent left-wing group that was banned in the 1970s and 80s for waging an armed resistance, today, with 150 plus seats out of the total 225 in Parliament, the JVP's political evolution seems complete. It is also a comprehensive victory across the Sri Lankan geography – physical and ethnic. The JVP has secured votes and won seats across all segments – from Jaffna in the north to Galle and Hambantota in the south and across Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim communities. 

Second, the rejection of the big three – SLPP, UNP and SLFP. The United National Party (UNP), founded in the 1940s and led by stalwarts like DS Senanayake, Dudley Senanayake, John Kotelawala, JR Jayawardane and Premadasa seems to be fading with every election, despite Ranil Wickremesinghe’s efforts. The other big party – the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), founded in the 1950s and led by another set of stalwarts like SWRD Bandaranaike, Srimava Bandaranaike and Chandrika Kumaratunga has also been facing a decline. Both parties failed to touch the double-digit – regarding votes polled and seats won for the present Parliament. The SLPP received the biggest setback in the 2024 elections; after winning the Presidential and Parliamentary elections in 2019, the fall of Rajapaksas and their party have been spectacular.

Third, the search for a change. The 2024 vote for the September Presidential and the October Parliamentary elections reflect the people's frustrations and aspirations, cutting across ethnic and religious divides. More than the belief in the JVP and its ideology, the vote for the Presidential and Parliamentary elections reflects the national anger against the three big parties – UNP, SLFP and the SLPP. Economic frustrations (expressed during the Aragalaya in 2022) and the anger against the political elite viewed as corrupt and inefficient are two significant factors for the new vote in 2024 in both elections. The change is visible even amongst the two minority communities – Tamils and Muslims. 

Fourth, the rise of new young leaders, especially Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Harini Amarasuriya, (and Sajith Premadasa). Anura Dissanayake’s rise is spectacular, from a rural area and being born to a farmer to become the President of Sri Lanka. Unlike the other prominent leaders of the present time, he does not belong to a political family. Harini Amarasuriya, the Prime Minister, was born to a planter and was an academic and activist. Sajith Premadasa is the only leader from the old guard to withstand the JVP tsunami in 2024. His party – the SJP, formed in 2020, has secured 17.6 per cent of the votes in the latest elections and has 40 seats in the Parliament now. 

What does it mean?
First, the vote for change means new expectations – economic and ethnic. If "security" following the Easter Sunday terror attacks was the primary reason behind the vote in the 2019 elections that brought the Rajapaksas to power in 2024, economic issues have played a major role in the current elections in bringing JVP to power. With the Tamils (in Jaffna district, the JVP has secured more votes than the ITAK) and the Muslims also voting for the JVP, 

Second, the new leadership and its responsibility. The political mantle has shifted from the Rajapaksas and Wickremesinghes to the next generation. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Harini Amarasuriya and Sajith Premadasa – are young and in their 50s. While JVP has swept the elections across the island, Sajith Premadasa and his SJB have withstood the political tsunami by securing 17 plus per cent of the votes and 40 seats in the Parliament. The 2024 vote is for the new and the young leaders; the expectation is that they would provide better governance – economic and ethnic. 

Third, the positive vote in search for better governance. Irrespective of the debate that the JVP leadership is inexperienced, people have voted across the ethnic and religious divides because the demand is for better governance that would be corruption-free. The UNP-SLPP-SLFP-led political elite is seen as corrupt, hence the mandate for a new leadership. This is a positive mandate; the JVP should take bold and strict measures to address ethnic, economic and governance issues. 


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 and Neha Tresa George

CHINA THIS WEEK
China: Ocean salinity detection satellite launched
On 14 November, China successfully launched the Ocean-4 01 Satellite. The Ocean-4 01 is specialised for accurate salinity detection in the oceans. It was launched via the Long March-4B Y53 carrier rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. This scientific research satellite will enable the advanced capabilities of the country to focus on marine environmental monitoring, climate research, and precise soil moisture measurements. The CNSA highlighted that it will improve the precision of marine forecasts and meet other diverse sectors, such as agriculture, disaster mitigation and meteorology. 

China: Plans to further cooperation with Latin American countries 
On 13 November, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian stated that China will continue to improve unity and cooperation with Latin American countries. Lin Jian stated that Peruvian craftsman Oswaldo Mamani had a one-story workshop with annual sales of a minimum of 100 items. The workshop currently has three stories, and hundreds of craftsmen. Hinting at the benefit of China and America’s bilateral cooperation, Lin said: “China and Latin America have all along prioritized major livelihood projects in their cooperation. The list of uplifting and touching stories, such as that of warmpaca, goes on and on.” He additionally mentioned the electricity expressway Belo Monte UHV transmission project linking north and south of Brazil which has provided ample power to industrial hubs and resolved the power shortage problem for over 22 million Brazilians. 

China: Renegotiates duties on brandy and other alcohol with France
On 12 November, at the Shanghai Fair, France and China reopened negotiations on anti-dumping practices by Beijing on Europe’s brandy imports to counter the EU’s tariffs on Chinese EVs. French spirits lobby groups have welcomed Beijing’s decision to accept bank guarantees as an alternative to deposits on Cognac and Armagnac imports and stated it as “a positive initial reaction.” French Cognac producers stated that the probe on brandy launched in January is not a market-specific problem but part of a greater trade issue. 

China: Launches a Pavilion at COP29 
On 12 November, Global Times reported that on the opening day of China’s Pavilion launch at COP29, the country renewed its commitment to global climate action through a series of ten themed events throughout the conference. Vice Minister Zhao Yingmin stated that China is becoming an “essential participant, contributor, and leader in global ecological civilization.” Special Envoy Liu Zhenmin pointed out that climate change is one of the most important national strategies and displayed great achievements in green development. Liu requested developed countries to implement the funding commitments to support climate initiatives. The message presented by the delegation included China’s commitment to multilateralism and fair climate governance, in line with “common but differentiated responsibilities.” 

China: Strategic dialogue deepens after Russia's Security Council Secretary's visit 
On 11 November, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu visited China. He met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi. The 19th annual strategic security consultation will cover international security, regional stability, and bilateral cooperation. Expert Wang Xiaoquan stated that the agenda will include US security policies, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Middle East conflicts, and non-traditional security concerns. As strategic comprehensive partners, both countries have been looking forward to promoting cooperation concerning global security. Shoigu will attend Airshow China 2024, where Russia will display its Su-57 fighter jet after a gathering in September in St Petersburg. Wang Yi emphasised that China looks forward to deepening bilateral strategic cooperation, demonstrating continued high-level mutual trust between the two countries despite changes in the global landscape

Taiwan: Discussion on procuring USD 15 billion military hardware with the new Trump administration
On 11 November, Taiwanese officials communicated with the new US administration about purchasing USD 15 billion worth of military hardware. The former US deputy assistant secretary of defence for strategy and force development, Elbridge Colby, compared Trump's approving eleven packages worth USD 21 billion, including F-16 jets and tanks to Taiwan and Biden’s administration approving USD seven billion. Additionally, the White House stated: “In the face of increasing Chinese military threats, Taiwan and its neighbors have continued to bolster their defence deterrence, demonstrating their determination to defend themselves on their own. There has been a period of consolidation and discussion between Taiwan and the United States on military needs, but there is no new stage of discussion at this time.” Furthermore, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence stated that the country’s ability to defend itself would be considered an option if any allied countries were provided with any weapon or gear.

EAST ASIA THIS WEEK
Japan: Ishiba’s cabinet resigns ahead of Diet voting
On 11 November, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his cabinet resigned en masse under Article 70 of the Constitution. He is expected to be re-elected by a Diet vote as head of the Liberal Democratic Party. Although the LDP-Komeito coalition failed to obtain a parliamentary majority during the 27 October election, Ishiba will likely win a runoff contest against opposition leader Yoshihiko Noda. Several potential key ministerial assignments for Ishiba’s new administration include Keisuke Suzuki as justice minister and Taku Eto as agriculture minister. Ishiba will share the administration’s policy objectives with the press and has indicated that he will secure bipartisan support to pass a fiscal 2024 supplementary budget. 

South Korea: The UK initiates third round of FTA upgrade talks
On 11 November, South Korea and the UK began the third round of talks to upgrade the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) in response to changing world trade conditions. South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy stated that the four-day talks will focus on services, supply chains, digital trade, and biotechnology. South Korea’s chief negotiator Kwon Hye-jin said: “Britain is our key partner and an economically in emerging sectors.” The FTA signed in August 2019 came into effect in January 2021 when the UK left the EU.

Nauru: Minister for Climate Change and National Resilience announces Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Programme at COP29
On 14 November, Nauru’s Minister for Climate Change and National Resilience, Asterio Appi, announced the Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Programme during his speech at COP29. The ministry stated: “The innovative financing initiative [offers] an opportunity for conscientious investors to acquire an additional citizenship while contributing to climate adaptation and sustainable development projects in the Pacific region.” The Pacific Islands News Association (PACNEWS) stated that the UN has continuously pressed that access to climate finance would be instrumental for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Additionally, Nauru's Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Programme Office director of compliance, Isa Seow, said: “The citizenship scheme demonstrates the island's resilience and innovation, pioneering a unique approach to citizenship that combines economic growth with environmental stewardship.” The program, according to Seow, will offer a “streamlined path to citizenship, with processing times of just three to four months.” Nauru’s President David Adeang stated that mitigating sustainability risks and enhancing climate resilience are influential due to investment migration mechanisms. 

SOUTH  AND SOUTHEAST ASIA THIS WEEK
Indonesia: President Subianto visits China
On 09 November, Indonesia’s newly-elected President, Prabowo Subianto visited China. China’s President Xi Jinping and Subianto agreed to strengthen their bilateral relations. Prabowo chose China as the first foreign destination after winning the election and taking office. Xi and Prabowo signed multiple cooperation agreements on the blue economy, water conservancy, and minerals. Prabowo reiterated Indonesia’s support for the one-China policy and non-interference stance in Xinjiang affairs. He further declared that Indonesia would not join any military alliance against third parties and that the two countries would put efforts into promoting Asian values. 

Indonesia: President Subianto visits the US
On 12 November, Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto met incumbent US President Joe Biden during his official visit to Washington. He congratulated President Donald Trump on his victory. During the meeting, he said: “I will work very hard to strengthen the Indonesian-United States relationship, and I would like to work towards this end that we have a strong cooperation.” Biden said that they discussed the issues related to “climate, conflict in the Middle East and South China Sea.” Subianto’s visit to the US followed his meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

Nepal: Prime Minister Oli says visit to China will not harm ties with India
On 14 November, Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Oli Sharma stated that his visit to China would not harm ties with India while speaking at a Kantipur Conclave. Ahead of his visit to China in the first week of December, he commented that he would not visit India. He said: “We choose to go where it is convenient.” This statement comes as Sharma did not receive an invitation from India for his first port call. It has been a practice for newly elected prime ministers to visit India as their first stop when they embark on foreign trips.

Sri Lanka: Dissanayake's party wins general election
On 15 November, the National People's Party (NPP) coalition won the general elections. The NPP secured more than two-thirds of the parliament with 159 seats. The party garnered support from the ethnic Tamil and Muslim-dominated areas in the north and east parts of the country. This election marked the first time a single party emerged victorious under the proportional representation system.

MIDDLE-EAST THIS WEEK
Israel: Netanyahu contemplating “special committee” on 7 October instead of state inquiry 
On 12 November, The Times of Israel reported that Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was considering the possibility of establishing a “special committee” to probe the government’s failures on 7 October 2023 because he wants to avoid the establishment of a state commission of inquiry, the highest level of government inquiry in Israel. The proposed committee would include a judge, members of Israel’s military, and representatives of victims’ families, all of whom would be appointed by agreement between the Likud-party-led ruling coalition and the opposition. Netanyahu is allegedly avoiding forming a state commission of inquiry because it would likely be headed by the former President of Israel’s Supreme Court, Esther Hayut, who was an ardent critic of Netanyahu’s 2023 policy of judicial reform. National Unity Party leader Benny Gantz criticised the proposal as a political ploy by Netanyahu, stating: “The worst disaster we faced since Israel’s founding cannot end with a window-dressing committee, and not in any other format that seeks to evade responsibility” and accusing the Likud Party leader of using “inventions and evasions.”

Israel: Knesset suspends Arab party member for “encouraging bloodshed” against troops
On 10 November, Israel’s Knesset Ethics Committee suspended Member of Knesset (MK) Ofer Cassif for six months. Cassie is a Jewish member of the Arab-majority Hadash-Ta’al party. The committee suspended him for “encouraging bloodshed against IDF soldiers and the State of Israel.” The Ethics Committee also found him guilty of “undermining the state’s ability to deal with legal challenges abroad,” citing Cassif’s support for South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Following his suspension, Cassif will not be allowed to enter the Knesset and participate in the proceedings of the legislature, except to exercise his vote. 

Saudi Arabia: Signs renewable energy deal with Central Asian countries
On 14 November, Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, signed a joint executive programme agreement with the Central Asian countries of Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku. The deal envisages cooperation between the signatories in green energy, including integration of renewable energy into the partners’ national power grids, infrastructure efficiency, renewable electricity generation, and storage. Saudi-based ACWA Power company will be executing the deal’s associated projects in the Central Asian countries. ACWA signed agreements with Uzbekistan to develop battery energy storage systems and with Azerbaijani, firms to develop offshore wind power projects in the Caspian Sea. 

Lebanon: Grand Mufti meets Saudi Ambassador
On 15 November, Lebanon’s Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdel Latif Derian, the religious leader of Lebanon’s Sunni Muslims, met Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador in Beirut, Walid Bukhari. The Grand Muti briefed Bukhari on the stand taken by the Lebanon Islamic Supreme Council in the ongoing conflict. Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador reaffirmed Riyadh’s commitment to provide diplomatic and humanitarian assistance to facilitate Lebanon’s recovery. He highlighted the role of the King Salman Center in supporting war-affected individuals. Derian praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts to dispute Israel’s UN membership. 

AFRICA THIS WEEK
Somalia: Self-declared Somaliland conducts fourth general elections
On 13 November, the self-declared Somaliland region of Somalia conducted its fourth general election. The ruling Kulmiye Party seeks another win with incumbent President Muse Bihi Abdi’s fifth term. The main opposition leader is Mohamed Abdullahi of the Somaliland National Party. The rising cost of living, international recognition of Somaliland, and territorial issues in Las Anod are major issues in this election. Although internationally the region is unrecognised, Somaliland has its government, parliament, currency, and passports.

Africa: Call for climate financing at COP29
On 15 November, Africanews reported on African countries calling on rich countries to pay for environmental damage during COP29. This year, the summit’s focus is climate financing. According to the UN, rising temperatures and sea levels are causing extreme weather patterns across Africa. The executive director of the Uganda National Environment Management Authority Barirega Akankwasah stated: “He who pollutes should meet the cost of clean up over the environment, should meet the cost of mitigation it should meet the cost of adaptation in that proportion because to pollute, people have made the money to pollute.” Many African representatives are expecting an agreement outlining damage funds. Akankwasah commented that the deal should “have fully operational loss and damage funds with clear criteria on how much and who contributes and the criteria for access and disbursement of these funds.”

EUROPE THIS WEEK
Denmark: Joins Artemis Accords to strengthen space exploration
On 13 November, Denmark signed the Artemis Accord and entered as the 48th signatory. According to NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Denmark as a founding member of the European Space Agency had contributed to space explorations for several years. This included collaboration with NASA on Mars explorations. Nelson added that by signing the accord, Denmark can further its international cooperation in space. Minister of Higher Education and Science, Christina Egelund, commented on how Denmark aims to strengthen its strategic partnership with the US for both science and industry. According to him, the signing of the Accords aligned with its space research and boosted ties with the US to advance its scientific breakthroughs. 

The EU: Meeting between European leaders and India’s Adani on renewable energy initiatives
On 12 November, envoys from the EU, Belgium, Denmark and Germany visited Adani's Khavda and Mundra businesses. The discussion involved renewable energy initiatives and energy mix for a sustainable future for India. World’s largest renewable energy plant at Khavda acts as a centre for rapid global decarbonisation and India’s sustainable energy efforts. Spanning 538 square kilometers, on completion is expected to meet India’s energy needs through several renewable energy sources and help reduce dependency on conventional sources.

Germany: President Steinmeier approves the early election timeline
On 11 November, Deutsche Welle reported that Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier agreed to the early elections following the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition. He said that the election timeline on 23 February was “realistic.” The President’s office stated: “The head of state welcomes the fact that the parliamentary groups have agreed on a roadmap towards a vote of confidence on December 16 and considers February 23, 2025, to be a realistic date for new elections.” Additionally, Steinmeier confirmed that he would dissolve the Parliament if Scholz failed to win the confidence vote. Besides, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) announced that it would prepone its national party conference to January rather than March after the elections.

France: MPs reject the proposed draft budget for 2025 over new taxes and fiscal battering
On 12 November, Le Monde reported on the rejection of the draft budget bill proposed by Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government. It was a heavily amended bill with new taxes by the opposition. There were 362 votes against the budget from the Assemblée Nationale. The Minister of Budget Laurent Saint-Martin said: “A majority of MPs rejects both fiscal battering and the impossibility of France living up to its European commitments.” The lawmakers altered Barnier’s earlier EUR 60 billion plan to correct the public finances with 40 billion in spending cuts and 20 billion in new tax receipts. The rejection would call for another revised budget. 

Peru: Inaugurates Chancay port
On 14 November, Peru’s Chancay mega port, majority-owned by Chinese shipping giant Cosco, was inaugurated. The USD 1.3 billion project promises to transform the town into a strategic Pacific hub connecting South American resources with Asian markets. While the government estimates to generate USD 3.5 billion from the 15 quays and an industrial park, locals are very concerned. Fishermen claim that this would impact the fishing grounds from dredging. Others worry about environmental impact and the changes in their society. The port is an example of China’s growing footprint in Latin America, with Xi emphasising it as a successful Belt and Road Initiative project that could “forge a new land-sea corridor between China and Latin America.”


About the Authors
D. Suba Chandran is Professor & Dean in School of Conflict and Security Studies at National Institute of Advanced Studies. Rohini Reenum is a PhD scholar at NIAS. Anu Maria Joseph and Padmashree Anandhan are Research Associates at NIAS. Femy Francis, Neha Tresa George, Sayeka Ghosh and Nuha Aamina are Research Assistants at NIAS. Sachin Aravindan is a Research Intern at NIAS. Ayan Datta is a postgraduate student at the University of Hyderabad.


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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