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Quad Summit, Ten Years of Fukushima and China's Two Sessions
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The World This Week #110, Vol. 3, No. 11
Akriti Sharma, Lokendra Sharma & D Suba Chandran
QUAD: Biden’s first multilateral dialogue on the Indo-Pacific
What happened?
On 12 March, US President Joe Biden hosted the first virtual summit of the QUAD, which was attended by the Prime Ministers of India, Japan and Australia. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to promote free and open Indo-Pacific, pledged to respond to the impact of COVID-19, and address shared challenges including climate change, technology, and disaster relief.
During the summit, President Biden said: “We’re renewing our commitment to ensure that our region is governed by international law, committed to upholding universal values, and free from coercion.” The US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan during a press briefing said: “The four leaders did discuss the challenge posed by China, and they made clear that none of them has any illusions about China. But today was not fundamentally about China. Much of the focus was on pressing global crises, including the climate crisis and COVID-19.”
On the same day, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said: “We hope relevant countries will follow the principles of openness, inclusiveness and win-win results, refrain from forming closed and exclusive ‘cliques’ and act in a way that is conducive to regional peace, stability and prosperity.”
On 13 March, the Washington Post published an opinion by the four QUAD leaders; according to it, "we have agreed to partner to address the challenges presented by new technologies and collaborate to set the norms and standards that govern the innovations of the future. It is clear that climate change is both a strategic priority and an urgent global challenge, including for the Indo-Pacific region. That’s why we will work together and with others to strengthen the Paris agreement and enhance the climate actions of all nations. And with an unwavering commitment to the health and safety of our people, we are determined to end the covid-19 pandemic because no country will be safe so long as the pandemic continues."
What is the background?
First, Biden’s approach towards the Indo-Pacific. Biden has continued Trump’s policy on the Indo-Pacific to contain China in the region. On 3 March, the Biden administration released the Interim National Security Strategic Guidance. It stresses building deeper connections with the Indo-Pacific region through a robust presence in the region. Convening the QUAD summit reiterates Biden’s strong position on Indo-Pacific.
Second, the widening scope of QUAD. On 20 March 2020, a QUAD Plus meeting was conducted that included Vietnam, South Korea, and New Zealand apart from the QUAD countries to discuss the COVID-19 spread. QUAD has been broadening its scope by partnering with countries over shared interests. Moreover, there is a widening of areas of cooperation. Vaccine diplomacy and climate change widen the scope for cooperation among the QUAD countries.
Third, worsening relations with China. The hardening of ties with China is a common challenge that the QUAD countries are facing. India is in a boundary dispute with China over LAC in the Galwan Valley. Australia is in a trade dispute with China on exports. Japan is in a dispute with China in the East China Sea over the Senkaku Islands. Deteriorating relations have encouraged the countries to actively engage in QUAD.
What does it mean?
First, the reiteration of the significance of QUAD and Indo-Pacific. Biden's rigorous but nuanced approach will have greater implications for the Indo-Pacific region.
Second, widening areas of cooperation will increase the scope for other countries in the region to establish a partnership with QUAD countries and work towards promoting free and open Indo-Pacific, contain Chinese aggression, and work on areas of shared regional and global concern.
Ten years after Fukushima: A disaster that changed the nuclear trajectory
What happened?
On 11 March 2021, Japan observed the 10th anniversary of the earthquake (and tsunami) and the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Silent prayers were held across the country to mourn the victims. Japanese Emperor Naruhito and PM Suga took part in a commemorative ceremony in Tokyo where they held a moment of silence at 1446 hrs (JST), the exact time at which the earthquake struck 10 years ago.
On the same day, anti-nuclear protestors held a rally in front of the Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco), the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
What is the background?
First, the disaster. On 11 March 2011, a massive earthquake off the east coast of Japan, generating a tsunami killed 18000 people. It slammed into the Fukushima nuclear power plant making it the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl in 1986.
Second, the multi-faceted fallouts in Japan. The accident struck a blow to Japan’s large nuclear power industry, which supplied one-third of electricity. Post-disaster, most of the reactors were shut down; today electricity contribution of nuclear is less than ten per cent. The post-disaster cleaning up of the nuclear power plant has been a challenge. Even after a decade, the cleaning operations are not over and estimates range from 30 years to a century. The costs, meanwhile, have spiralled up; one estimate puts it around USD 200 billion. The human and environmental fallout has been significant. Over the years, a huge amount of radiation has been released into the atmosphere and to the ocean. Although no death has been associated with the Fukushima disaster so far, close to 40000 people are still displaced after a decade.
Third, global fallouts. Not just in Japan, but the nuclear industry faced a downturn globally. Many countries in Europe like Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain and Switzerland, abandoned their nuclear energy plans. According to IAEA, between 2011 and 2020, 65 reactors were either shut down or their operational life was not extended, making it a loss of 48 GWe of nuclear capacity globally.
Fourth, nuclear energy in the climate change debate. Nuclear energy fares better than renewable energy sources like solar and wind because the latter suffer from the problem of intermittency, grid integration, large area requirement and low plant load factor. Nuclear energy is, therefore, best suited to replace coal as a baseload energy supplier. However, in the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster, and with improving renewable technology, the global consensus has shifted towards renewable sources, which continue to get cheaper and efficient. While nuclear is clean energy, renewables are both clean and safe energy sources.
What does it mean?
Even though nuclear power generating countries and the IAEA worked together to augment the safety of nuclear power plants post-Fukushima, the nuclear risk perception globally remains at an all-time high. And, with rapid innovations happening in the renewable sector (including higher efficiency of solar cells and wind turbines, better battery storage technology), the world will likely rely increasingly on renewable sources as it phases out coal-based power plants to meet climate change obligations (including net-zero emissions by 2050).
The future of nuclear energy looks bleak, barring a few countries like India and China, which continue to have ambitious nuclear power programmes. And it is unlikely that Japan, where it all started, will be able to revive its nuclear programme despite the government’s willingness as the domestic public opinion remains strongly anti-nuclear.
China’s Two Sessions: Emphasis on Science, Technology and Innovation
What happened?
On 11 March 2021, the “Two Sessions” of China - the annual meetings of two important institutions - the National People’s Congress (NPC), and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) came to an end.
The two sessions, of many things, endorsed a five-year blueprint for China’s economic recovery, besides approving administrative changes to Hong Kong.
What is the background?
First, the political importance of the two sessions. Though these two annual meetings of the NPC and the CPPCC take place together in March every year, these are two separate events. The NPC acts as China’s legislature, meets once a year, and is considered as the “highest organ of State power.” The members of the NPC were elected for five years, and the present NPC (the 13th) was elected in March 2018. The NPC is perceived as an “endorsing” institution by the rest of the world. On the other hand, the CPPCC is an advisory body, comprising members of the Communist Party of China and others; according to an official source, the current National Committee of the CPPCC has 2158 members, with
859 from the Communist Party of China. The two sessions are considered as the most important development, as it highlights the government’s thinking on contemporary issues, and also provide a roadmap for China’s economic, political and international outlook.
Second, the focus of the 2021 session on the economy. With COVID-19’s fallouts on the economy, there has been an extra focus on China’s roadmap. Premier Li Keqiang, presented a five-year plan, aimed at a six per cent growth rate, with a focus on research and innovation. According to an analysis, science and technology “appeared about 86 times in the draft of the latest five-year plan, compared with 29 in the previous iteration.” There has been a focus on artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain technology.
Third, the focus on Hong Kong. While the two sessions looked at multiple issues, there was an extra focus at the global level, on what did these two sessions discuss and decide on Hong Kong. In the two sessions, it was agreed to make structural changes to Hong Kong administration, that China considers would provide greater control to Beijing. On the other hand, the critics of Beijing in Hong Kong and elsewhere consider that the new changes would bring an end to the “one country, two systems” setup, and affect the democratic institutions in letter and spirit.
What does it mean?
First, China is likely to look inwards to take its economy forward. It is likely to invest more in Science, Technology and Innovation as a strategy to achieve economic self-reliance. Given the recent emphasis at the global level on technology, innovation and the politics over it, especially between the US and China, Beijing sees this as an essential component to drive its growth engine.
Second, the proposed five-year plan is not about economic recovery alone; it is about closing the technological divide as soon as possible and increase the divide between China and the rest of the world.
Third, despite international criticisms, Beijing is likely to go ahead with its plan to increase its effective control over Hong Kong. This is a foregone conclusion; the rest of the world should give more focus on the first two implications, than narrowly focussing only on the third.
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China: China National Space Administration signs MOU with Russia
On 9 March, the China National Space Administration reported that China and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the joint construction of an international lunar research station. The two countries will cooperate on joint consultation, construction and sharing of responsibilities in the creation of the research station. The project aims to enhance scientific exchange and encourages the use of space.
China: Government launches vaccination passport for cross-border travel
On 8 March, China joined Bahrain and other EU countries in launching a digital certification for its citizens who wish to travel abroad. The move comes as the countries try to reopen their economies which are dependent on business travel and tourism. On 9 March, the Foreign Minister of China explained that the certificate will provide mutual verification of vital information related to the vaccination process. The WHO, however, expressed concerns over vaccine certification. An official at WHO said, "The mutual recognition of the health code may not be a complicated technical question, but whether different countries would accept the mutual recognition remains a major issue considering that the anti-epidemic prevention measures are different with no unified evaluation and standards."
South Korea: Lawmakers reach an agreement with the US on cost-sharing of troops
On 10 March, the South Korean Foreign Ministry announced that the country would contribute $1.04 billion to host American troops on the peninsula. The new amount is the biggest hike in two decades and 13.9% more than the previous plans. The plan has been renewed for six years. The current plan is still a more favourable plan than the one proposed by the Trump administration which pushed Seoul to pay $5 billion per year.
South Korea: Civic and religious groups extend support to protests in Myanmar
On 9 March, executive director Cho Jin Tae of May 18 Memorial Foundation, one of the many civic and religious groups in South Korea extending their support to the protests in Myanmar, said, “We’re building a coalition in Gwangju.” The country is providing the protestors with medical supplies which are in demand in the country. While explaining the intention to repay the kindness received in the 1980s and 90s, Cho said, “The Myanmar communities here will not be left alone. They have our full support.”
Myanmar: Suu Kyi accused of taking bribes
On March 11, the military accused Aung Sang Suu Kyi of taking approximately $600,00 and over 11kg of gold illegally. This is the strongest accusation placed on the leader since the coup but the military provided no evidence of the crime. The protestors in the country continue to express dissent towards the military rule while the soldiers and police try to harshly clampdown the protests; leading to 70 deaths. At least two NLD leaders have lost their lives while being held in detention. The protests led to a nun pleading with the soldiers, asking them to not use violence against children who were protesting. The soldiers also pleaded to the nun while explaining that they were carrying out their duties. The military is also engaging in night raids and cracking down on protestors violently; leading to the deaths of several citizens. Over five media groups have lost their license but have pledged to continue reporting and provide information through social media and online portals.
Indonesia: Switzerland approves FTA with Indonesia
On 7 March, Swiss voters approved a Free Trade Agreement with Indonesia which opens up an extensive potential market for Switzerland. The voters decided to accept the import of Indonesian Palm Oil which was mired in controversy due to questions raised on the sustainability of the product. Although the public voted to accept the product, the public has voiced their concern and urged citizens to be more sensitive towards environmental issues.
Thailand: Leaders jailed for defying monarchy
On 8 March, three protest leaders were arrested for insulting the monarchy and 18 activists were arrested on charges of sedition and anti-government activities in the last year. The protestors can be imprisoned for up to 15 years for criticizing the King. The three leaders denied charges but the court rejected their appeal for bail and called for the next trial on 15 March. More than hundreds of pro-democracy protestors continue to express discontent against the monarchy in the country.
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India: Mizoram CM promises refuge to Myanmar
On 9 March, the Chief Minister of Mizoram urged the state to provide temporary shelter and food to refugees from Myanmar while the centre decides on how to proceed with the situation. Several police officers and families have crossed over into the state through the porous borders after the military forcefully took power. The military regime has demanded the authorities in Mizoram to return the police officers to Myanmar.
India: PM Modi inaugurates bridge to Bangladesh
On 9 March, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 1.9km Maitri-Setu bridge that will enhance the trade between the countries and provide access to Chattogram port. Over 133 crore rupees were spent on the construction of the bridge. Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh said that the bridge would prove to be a “trading lifeline” for two countries. The new infrastructure development will give Agartala a quicker and direct connection to the international port.
India: British envoy summoned over farmers’ protest issue
On 9 March, India protested against the discussion of the farmers’ protest in the UK Parliament, calling it “unwarranted and tendentious.” British Envoy, Alex Ellis, was called upon and a formal demarche was served after the parliament collected more than 115,000 signatures to object to the Indian government’s handling of the farmers’ protest and cut down of media freedoms.
Nepal: Political parties engage in intense debates to stress government formation
On 9 March, the Election Commission concluded that the NCP had no right to the name and dismissed its existence. On 10 March, the four major parties in Nepal’s political system were occupied in an intense debate to decide on the way forward for the country after the judge dismissed the ruling party’s registration. The numerous communist parties in the country are now fighting to win a majority in the country which would enable them to form the government.
Sri Lanka: Community remembers horrifying Easter attack, holds Black Sunday
On 7 March, the Archbishop of Colombo addressed a crowd of parishioners who dressed in black and held placards to silently show their respect for the families who lost their close ones in the terrorist attack of April 2019. The protest was referred to as the “Black Sunday” protest. Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith said, “No-one who wants to promote hatred and religious strife will receive our support. We believe there should be unity and brotherhood among different ethnic and religious groups all over the world.”
Sri Lanka: Colombo invites Military regime for BIMSTEC meet
On 10 March, Sri Lanka invited the military government in Myanmar to a meeting of Asian Foreign Ministers but has clarified its anti-coup stance. Netizens took to Twitter to protest against a leaked letter that hinted at Sri Lankan authorities’ invitation to Myanmar.
Pakistan: Prime Minister extends port facilities to Uzbekistan
On 10 March, Prime Minister Imran Khan held an assurance meeting with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister and promised access to Pakistani ports. Uzbekistan, which uses Iranian ports as of now, sent its delegation to Pakistan for a two-day visit when the arrangement was discussed. Imran Khan said that Pakistan’s ports can become “the gateway to landlocked Central Asia as Pakistan provided the Central Asian Republics the shortest route to international seas.”
Pakistan: Chief of Army Staff urges resumption of peace negotiation in Afghanistan
On 8 March, the Chief of Pakistan’s Army Staff met with the US Special envoy, Zalmay Khalilzad and the Commander Resolute Support Mission Afghanistan. During the meeting, the officials discussed mutual issues of regional security and the ongoing Afghanistan Reconciliation Process. On 9 March, General Bajwa along with the Director-General of Inter-services Intelligence also attended a session on the Aghan peace process in Bahrain. The meeting encouraged the application of an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process to restart and fasten the stalled negotiations in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Political leaders and Taliban discuss US peace deal
On 10 March, Afghan leaders emphasized the need to reassess the proposed peace deal and urged the Ghani government to stop creating obstacles in the path to peace. The former vice-president opined that the deal proposed by the US needed few amendments but shouldn’t be rejected blindly. The Taliban, however, has praised the efforts of the US and Blinken’s letter to Afghanistan. Former Taliban envoy to Pakistan said, “Recent moves by the US and the move to send a letter to Afghanistan (Antony Blinken’s letter) shows that the US has a strong interest in the situation in Afghanistan and it wants the Afghan issue to be resolved soon.” The letter talks about ways to accelerate the peace process such as holding an UN-facilitated conference with international stakeholders, proposals to promote negotiation between the two parties of the conflict and a meeting in Turkey to finalize the agreement.
Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa This Week
Uzbekistan: Army contingent reaches India
On 8 March, the Uzbek army contingent arrived in New Delhi for the joint military exercise, Dustlik-II. The exercise attempts to increase military cooperation between the two countries and focuses on counter-terrorist operations. The Indian army was represented by the Rezang La Battalion Kharga Warriors during the military exercise. A second session of the exercise will be held between 10 March and 19 March.
Lebanon: Citizens continue to protest against the political and economic crises
On 8 March, Lebanon marked the seventh consecutive day of protests in the country. The protestors are demanding a solution to the long-drawn economic hardships and political shutdown which has paralyzed the country’s basic disaster management agencies. Main roads were blocked as the citizens took to the streets after the Prime Minister threatened to quit to increase pressure on leaders blocking the formation of the new government. On 11 March, the energy minister cautioned that the country was fast approaching a total black-out due to the economic conditions of the energy sector.
Yemen: The US pushes for Houthi leaders for negotiation
On 8 March, the US Department of State spokesperson urged the Houthi leaders to “stop attacking and start negotiating.” He opined that the group must now begin engaging in a political process to work towards peace in the war-ravaged country. On 7 March, the Houthis attacked an oil factory in Saudi Arabia using drones and missiles. The armed group also targeted several military targets in the city.
Saudi Arabia: Loujain al-Hathloul loses appeal to amend court verdict
On 10 March, the Saudi court rejected the Saudi Arabian women’s rights activist, al-Hathloul’s appeal for amending the judgement. The activist who is currently on bail after serving six months in prison has been restricted from travelling for five years. Amnesty International condemned the court’s decision and said, “Today’s verdict is just the latest demonstration of Saudi Arabia’s intent to continue crushing all forms of dissent inside the country,”
Israel: Police arrests former Grand Mufti of Jerusalem
On 10 March, former Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Sheikh Ikrima Sabri, was arrested from his house by the Israeli police and intelligence. There is no explanation behind the arrest of Sabri who preaches at a mosque in Jerusalem. On the same day, the Islamic Endowments Authority alleged that dozens of Israeli settlers had forced their way into the compound of the AL-Aqsa Mosque, where Sabri preaches. Sheikh Sabri also noticed an increase in raids by right-wing Jewish groups.
Equatorial Guinea: Explosives kill over 100 citizens
On 7 March, a military base in the city of Bata caught on fire and lead to the explosion of barracks holding bombs and explosives. The official death toll is said to be 105 but the actual casualties may be much higher with over 600 injured in the incident. Political and civic groups in the country are now questioning the government’s decision to store explosives in a highly-populated area. The president has blamed the negligence of the team responsible for storing the explosives.
Libya: Parliament approves Unity Government to lead until December elections
On 10 March, the parliament voted in favour of Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah and his cabinet; the new government will lead Libya to elections on 24 December. PM Dbeibah secured votes of 121 of the 132 lawmakers. The decision has been welcomed as a positive step towards unifying the country as Libya has a unified government for the first time in seven years and a decade of chaos and dividing conflicts.
Ethiopia: The US condemns “ethnic cleansing” in the Tigray region
On 10 March, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned the developments in the Tigray region and called it an act of “ethnic cleansing” hours after the Ethiopian deputy chief of mission in the US resigned in protest. The US pushed for the need of security forces who “will not abuse the human rights of the people of Tigray, or commit acts of ethnic cleansing which we’ve seen in western Tigray.” On 11 March, Amhara region’s spokesperson denied the allegations made by Antony Blinken, calling it “propaganda” and said that the very few had been displaced from the region during the conflict.
Europe and the Americas This Week
The UK: Boris Johnson responds to EU’s claim on a ban of vaccines
On 10 March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson commented on the European Council President’s statement regarding the ban on the export of vaccines. He clarified that the UK has not blocked the sale of vaccines to other countries and expressed the country’s opposition to vaccine nationalism. The Foreign Office also called upon an official of the EU to explain the incorrect statements made by the president.
The UK: Northern Ireland Official to visit the US
On 11 March, the BBC reported that a senior official from Northern Ireland will be sent to the US to build relations with the country amidst rising EU-UK tensions. The decision was made at a time when the UK has extended an exemption on the transport of goods from Great Britain to Northern Irish Supermarkets. President Biden has spoken for Ireland and raised questions regarding its situation post-Brexit.
The US: Trial of George Floyd case
On 13 March, the city of Minneapolis agreed to pay the family of George Floyd $27 million to settle the case against the police for its use of violence is restraining George during his arrest. Council members met discreetly to discuss the payout and unanimously voted in favour of it. The settlement will include an amount of $500,000 for the South Minneapolis community which has been blocked since the death of George Floyd.
The US: House of representatives approve $1.9 trillion deal
On 10 March, the house of representatives approved the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. The bill has finally reached the President’s office for final approval. The bill provides $1400 stimulus payments to American individuals, weekly unemployment benefits of $300 and utilizing $125 billion and $40 billion for reopening of schools and universities respectively. The bill will also provide help to struggling restaurants and frontline workers.
Mexico: Women’s day protests turn violent
On 8 March, women in Mexico took to the streets to express discontent over the violence suffered by them in the country on a day-to-day basis. The women marched on the streets and showcased photos or names of rapists, abusers and other harassers. The protestors are angry with the government’s lax behaviour and the President’s support for a politician who has been accused of rape. The crowd turned violent and threatened to “burn everything.”
Brazil: Ex-President Lula to return to politics
On 8 March, the Brazilian Supreme Court announced that the former President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, was not guilty in the criminal cases filed against him. The development now enables him to stand elections in the upcoming Presidential elections in 2022. His conviction in corruption cases in 2017 threw him off the presidential election race in 2018 but the recent judgement will form a basis for his political comeback; making the present President’s return challenging.
About the authors
Lokendra Sharma, Akriti Sharma and Avishka Ashok are PhD scholars and research assistant at the School of Conflict and Security Studies at the National Institute of Advanced Studies.
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09 March 1776: Adam Smith publishes “The Wealth of Nations”
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The Battle for Avdiivka in Ukraine
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Haiti in 2023: The Humanitarian Crisis
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Russian Invasion on Ukraine: An assessment of its impact upon unity, economy and enlargement of the EU
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Germany in 2023: Defence, Economy and Energy Triangle
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Australia in 2023: Challenges of Economy, Employment and Immigration
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China and East Asia
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North Korea in 2023: Military buildups and Close Connections with Russia
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East Asia in 2023: Big Power Politics and New Defence Strategies
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Special Edition: Conflicts in 2023
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NIAS Africa Weekly #92&93 | COP 28 and Africa
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Henry Kissinger: A profile
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NIAS Africa Weekly #90 | Floods in East Africa
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NIAS Africa Weekly #89 | Africa’s debate on colonial reparations
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Africa’s debate on colonial reparations
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NIAS Africa Weekly #87&88 | Elusive Ceasefires in Sudan
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Sudan’s ceasefires remain elusive: Four reasons why
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UK’s AI Summit
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BRICS Summit poised as the Champion of Global South
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Japan-Australia's Reciprocal Access Agreement
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NIAS Africa Weekly #85&86 | Niger-France ties and Liberia elections
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Liberia elections: Explained
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France's increasing unpopularity in Niger
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From Cargo to Canvas: The vibrant world of Pakistani Truck Art
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Taiwan in Africa: The Last Ally and the Lost Allies
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NATO’s Challenge
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Africa Weekly #79 | Africa Climate Summit
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Africa Climate Summit: Rising new leadership in climate action
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Coup in Gabon: Three questions
NIAS Africa Team
Africa Weekly #78 | Coup in Gabon
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Wildfires in Europe: Another year of devastation
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Floods in Europe: Impacts, and issues
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Return of the Heatwaves
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A profile on Ethiopia's Oromo ethnic group
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A profile on Ethiopia’s Somali ethnic group
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A profile on Ethiopia’s Afar ethnic group
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Ethiopia’s Amhara problem
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ECOWAS and Niger remain at an impasse, causing a prolonged standoff
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Mural, Movie and the Map: Akhand Bharat mural and Adipurush
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The High Seas Treaty
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Ukraine War and the International Order
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Coup in Niger: Manifold national, regional and international stances
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Senegal's political crisis: Four questions
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Africa Weekly #73&74 | Coup in Niger and Senegal’s political crisis
Himani Pant
Germany-Russia Relations: What Next?
D. Suba Chandran
Que Sara Sara: Pakistan, Two Months After 09 May
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Pakistan’s e-Sport Industry: A Profile
Ramya Balasubramanian
Russia and Europe: Understanding Moscow’s strategies
Bibhu Prasad Routray
Return of Violence in Manipur
Nithyashree RB
The UN in Africa: MINUSMA has failed. So did Mali
Bibhu Prasad Routray
Myanmar continues to burn
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The Wagner Group in Africa: Fallouts of the failed revolt in Russia
NIAS Africa Team
Africa Weekly #69-71 | The Wagner Group in Africa
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Hybrid Warfare in Ukraine
Padmashree Anandhan
Rise and fall of the Wagner Revolt: Four Takeaways
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The Wagner Revolt: A profile of Yevgeny Prigozhin
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The War in Ukraine: Four Issues to watch in 2023
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Global Gender Gap Report 2023: Regional Takeaways
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Russia: Anatomy of Wagner Revolt, and its Fallouts
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Resurging insurgency in Uganda and insecurity in East Africa
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Eritrea: Back to the IGAD after 16 years
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India: Violence continues in Manipur
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Tunisia: A Political Profile
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Cameroon’s Anglophone Crisis: Reasons for its continuation
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Ceasefires in Sudan: An uneasy trajectory
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The Battle for Bakhmut: Significance, Objectives, Course, and What Next
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Poland approves Russian Influence Law: Three Implications
Rishika Yadav | Research Assistant, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore
Serbia: Mass shootings, protests and instability
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Turkey’s Elections: Unravelling the Political Spectacle of 2023
Padmashree Anandhan | Research Associate National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore
Belgorod drone attacks: Who, What and Why?
NIAS Africa Team
In Focus | Japan in Africa
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Japan in Africa: Renewed Efforts to Revitalise Relations
Indrani Talukdar
Russia's Position in the Arctic: New challenges
Lakshmi Parimala H
Bhutan's Gross National Happiness
Amit Gupta
The Trump Phenomenon: Why it Won’t Go
Rishika Yadav
Turkey’s Election: Issues, Actors and Outcomes
IPRI Team
The Armenia-Azerbaijan Stalemate
NIAS Africa Team
Droughts in East Africa: A climate disaster
NIAS Africa Team
Sudan: Intensifying political rivalry and expanding violence
NIAS Africa Team
Expanding Russia-South Africa relations
Padmashree Anandhan
Pentagon document leak: Russia-Ukraine Conflict From a Tactical Lens
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IN FOCUS | Tunisia: The question of undocumented migrants
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Belarus’s endgame in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Padmashree Anandhan
Russia: Drone attacks escalate the Ukraine war
Padmashree Anandhan
The UK: Conservative party put to test as worker strikes continue
Bhoomika Sesharaj
PR Explains: Pakistan’s power outage
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Pakistan’s Blue Helmets: A long-standing contribution
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Karachi: The race and new alignments for the Mayor
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IN FOCUS | Macron’s visit to Africa: Three Takeaways
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IN FOCUS | Nigeria elections: Ruling party wins; What is ahead?
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | M23 atrocities in DRC and upcoming Nigeria elections
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Africa in 2023: Elections and conflicts
IPRI Team
The continuing crisis in Israel
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IN FOCUS | Chinese Foreign Minister's visit to Africa
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Protests in Spain, Sweden and Israel
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China: A complicated economic recovery
Padmashree Anandhan
Europe: An impending energy crisis and its economic fallouts
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Defence: Towards a new cold war
Riya Itisha Ekka
Brazil: Managing Bolsonaro’s legacy
Apoorva Sudhakar
Africa: Despite the elections, democratic backslide will continue
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Pakistan in 2023: Between elections, economic turmoil and climate crisis
Sethuraman Nadarajan
Sri Lanka in 2023: A troubling economy and an unstable polity
Avishka Ashok
Chinese Foreign Minister's visit to Africa
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IN FOCUS | Bamako’s pardon of Ivorian soldiers
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IN FOCUS | The relapse of ANC
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Newsmakers: From Putin to Rushdie
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Rest in Peace; Queen Elizabeth. Mikhail Gorbachev, Pelé...
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Global economy in 2022: The year of cooling down
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Digital world: Elon Musk and the Twitter Chaos
Madhura Mahesh
The FTX Collapse: Depleting cryptocurrencies
Harini Madhusudan
The Space race: Scaling new technological feats
Avishka Ashok
G20: More challenges
Akriti Sharma
COP27: Hits and Misses
Padmashree Anandhan
The Ukraine War
Poulomi Mondal
French Exit from Mali: More questions than answers
Mohaimeen Khan
Yemen, Syria, and Sudan: Continuing humanitarian crises
Padmashree Anandhan
NATO and the Madrid Summit: Expanding defence frontiers
Padmashree Anandhan
Elections in France, Sweden, and Italy: The rise of the right
Janardhan G
North Korea: Missile Tests Galore
Avishka Ashok
The Taiwan Strait: Political and military assertions
Anu Maria Joseph
Ethiopia: Uncertainties despite ceasefire
Apoorva Sudhakar
Tunisia: The end of the Jasmine Revolution
Rashmi BR
Iraq: Deadlock and breakthrough
Kaviyadharshini A
Iran: Anti-government protests
Chrishari de Alwis Gunasekare
Sri Lanka: Political and Economic Crises
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Myanmar: The coup and after
NIAS Africa Team
The US-Africa Leaders Summit
IPRI Team
Workers strike in the UK
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | End of Operation Barkhane
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | The ceasefire in Ethiopia
IPRI Team
Drone attacks in Russia
Vignesh Ram | Assistant Professor | Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Malaysia’s recent Elections: More questions than answers
Vignesh Ram
Anwar Ibrahim: Malaysia's new Prime Minister
Harini Madhusudan, Rishma Banerjee, Padmashree Anandhan, Ashwin Immanuel Dhanabalan, and Avishka Ashok
What next for Russia, Ukraine, Europe, South Asia & India, and China
Padmashree Anandhan and Rishma Banerjee
UNGA 77: Who said what from Europe?
Rashmi BR and Akriti Sharma
COP27: Ten key takeaways
Rashmi Ramesh
Ice Melt in Alps in Europe: Three impacts
Rishma Banerjee
Tracing Europe's droughts
Padmashree Anandhan
Major causes behind Europe’s continuing heatwaves
Emmanuel Selva Royan
100 days of the Ukraine war: US Responses in the war
Padmashree Anandhan
100 days of the Ukraine war: What next for Europe?
Ashwin Immanuel Dhanabalan
100 days of the Ukraine war: More loss than gain for Russia
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | Challenges to peace in Eastern Congo
Avishka Ashok | Research Associate | National Institute of Advanced Studies
20th Party Congress of the Communist Party of China: Major takaways
Angelin Archana | Assistant Professor, Women’s Christian College, Chennai
China's response to the Ukraine crisis: Shaped by its relationship with Russia and EU under the US Shadow
Shreya Upadhyay | Assistant Professor, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore
Transatlantic Ties in the Wake of Ukraine-Russia War
Uma Purushothaman | Assistant Professor, Central University of Kerala, Kerala
Ukraine and beyond: The US Strategies towards Russia
Debangana Chatterjee | Assistant Professor, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore
Lessons from Ukraine War: Effectiveness of Sanctions
Himani Pant | Research Fellow, ICWA, Delhi
Ukraine and beyond: What next for Russia and Europe?
Sethuraman Nadarajan
Israel-Lebanon Maritime Border Deal
Avishka Ashok
G20 Summit: Four takeaways from Bali
NIAS Africa Team
China-Africa relations: Looking back and looking ahead
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | Chad's political crisis
Sourina Bej
Elections in Sweden
Padmashree Anandhan
Italy's far-right wins 2022 elections
Padmashree Anandhan
Putin’s address in the Valdai Discussion: Six takeaways
Devjyoti Saha
Solomon Islands’ China card: Three reasons why
NIAS Africa Team
Floods in West Africa: Nigeria and beyond
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | Famine in Somalia
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | Kenya Elections 2022
IPRI Team
Protests in Iran
IPRI Team
Clashes between Armenia-Azerbaijan
Padmashree Anandhan
Queen Elizabeth: End of an era
Padmashree Anandhan
Russia and Eastern Economic Forum 2022: A sturdy Far East
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IN FOCUS | The reinvention of Al Shabab
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | Lavrov's visit to Africa
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IN FOCUS | Macron's visit to Africa
GP Team
Floods and Emergency in Pakistan
IPRI Team
Six months of War in Ukraine
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Regional round-ups
Padmashree Anandhan
Who will be the next UK prime minister: Liss Truss v. Rishi Sunak
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | Tunisia's political crisis
NIAS Africa Team
Tunisia’s political crisis: Five questions
NIAS Africa Team
Tribal conflict in Blue Nile: Causes and Implications
STIR Team
Geopolitics of Semiconductors
Padmashree Anandhan
France: Uber files leak, and Macron’s trouble
Emmanuel Selva Royan
Italy: Three factors about its current political instability
NIAS Africa Team
Sudan-Ethiopia border tensions and a profile of Blaise Compaoré
NIAS Africa Team
Africa’s continuing migration problem: Three issues
STIR Team
China in Space: Shenzhou-13 and Tiangong
NIAS Africa Team
Africa’s displacement crises: Three key drivers
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | Into the Sixth Decade of African Unity
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | Communal Tensions in Ethiopia
Padmashree Anandhan
What does Macron's victory mean for France and the EU
Rishma Banerjee
The rise of Marine Le Pen
Sourina Bej
Four challenges ahead for President Macron
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | Mali ends defence ties with France
GP Team
New US assistance for Ukraine
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | UK-Rwanda asylum deal
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | Africa, Russia, and the War in Ukraine
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | Political Crisis in Tunisia
GP Team
Russia's gas ultimatum to Europe
IPRI Team
30 days of War in Ukraine
NIAS Africa Team
60 years of Algerian independence
IPRI Team
Sri Lanka’s worsening economic crisis
NIAS Africa Team
In Focus: Libya
IPRI Team
The end of Denmark’s Inuit experiment
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS | Europe and Africa: Will AU and EU be equal partners?
Anu Maria Joseph
Europe and Africa: Will AU and EU be equal partners?
Ashwin Immanuel Dhanabalan
Lecture report: Ukraine, Russia and Europe
Joeana Cera Matthews
Into History: Northern Ireland and Bloody Sunday, 50 years later
Nireekshan Bollimpalli
Africa’s slow COVID vaccination continues. Four reasons why
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS: Conflict over the Nile Dam
NIAS Africa Team
IN FOCUS: Instability in Burkina Faso
Padmashree Anandhan
Munich Security Report: Six takeaways
Joeana Cera Matthews
Europe and Africa: An elusive search for an equal partnership
Ashwin Immanuel Dhanabalan
Femicides in Europe: The case of France
Padmashree Anandhan
Post Brexit: Three challenges in Northern Ireland
Porkkodi Ganeshpandian and Angkuran Dey
The return of the Left
Ashwin Immanuel Dhanabalan
Lithuania and China: Vilnius has become Beijing’s Achilles heel. Four reasons why
Mohamad Aseel Ummer
Africa: The anti-France sentiments in Mali and beyond
Shalini Balaiah
The Middle East in 2021: Never-ending wars and conflicts
Angelin Archana
Russia in 2021: Expanding boundaries
Prakash Panneerselvam
East Asia in 2021: New era of hegemonic competition
Apoorva Sudhakar
Coup in Burkina Faso: Five things to know
Joeana Cera Matthews
In Europe, abortion rights are "a privilege." Four reasons why
Padmashree Anandhan
Mapping COVID-19 protests in Europe: Who and Why
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Pakistan, US and Russia: Putin Online, Biden Offline
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
The unrest in Kazakhstan: Look beyond the trigger
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Deepening Pakistan-Russia ties
D. Suba Chandran
Justice Ayesha: Breaking the Legal Ceiling
Ankit Singh
Pakistan's Judiciary in 2021
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Same Page Story: Civil-Military Relations in 2021
D. Suba Chandran
Pakistan's Foreign Policy in 2021
Ankit Singh
Pakistan’s economy in 2021: Major highlights
Ankit Singh
Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank
Apoorva Sudhakar
The PDM is back, again
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Qureshi’s visit to Brussels: Three takeaways
GP Team
The Complete Compendium for 2021
GP Team
The Americas in 2021
GP Team
Europe in 2021
GP Team
Middle East and Africa in 2021
GP Team
South Asia in 2021
Apoorva Sudhakar
Protests in Gwadar: Four major highlights
Ankit Singh
Mini budget, IMF and a contemporary puzzle.
Ankit Singh
Pappu Sain bids adieu to the world
Apoorva Sudhakar
Smog, pollution and more: Deteriorating air quality in Pakistan
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
PTI’s secret dealing with the TTP and TLP
Vaishnavi Iyer
France, Algeria, and the politics over an apology
Joeana Cera Matthews
NATO-Russia relationship: Looking beyond the suspensions and expulsions
D. Suba Chandran
PTI’s TLP flip-flop and a secret deal
Apoorva Sudhakar
The increasing curbs on digital media freedom in Pakistan
Padmashree Anandhan
Facebook's Metaverse: Why it matters to Europe
Joeana Cera Matthews
Poland, EU and PolExit. It is complicated, for three reasons
Harini Madhusudhan
Europe's Energy Crisis and Gazprom
D. Suba Chandran
TLP: The government caves in again
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
TLP is back again
Apoorva Sudhakar | Project Associate, School of Conflict and Security Studies, NIAS
Pakistan’s transgender community: The long road ahead
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Since January 2021: Why the US President has not called Pakistan’s Prime Minister so far?
Apoorva Sudhakar
No honour in honour killing
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
The Military Reshuffle: A strategic or routine decision?
D. Suba Chandran
Dr AQ Khan: Between a national hero and a nuclear proliferator
Apoorva Sudhakar
Rising child abuse in Pakistan: Five reasons why
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Hazara Persecution in Pakistan: No end in sight
D. Suba Chandran
Protests in Gwadar: Who and Why
Chetna Vinay Bhora
Europe's Energy Crisis: It could get worse. Five reasons why
STIR Team
Cover Story: War against Malaria
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Japan: New Prime Minister, Old party
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Europe's Energy Crisis
STIR Team
The Science and Politics of Materials
Sourina Bej
France: Paris Terror Trial
Harini Madhusudan
Belarus: Weaponization of the Migrant Crisis
Juan Mary Joseph
Attacks on Chinese Investments in Pakistan: Who, Where And Why?
Joeana Cera Matthews
Haiti: Two months after the assassination, the storm is still brewing
Joeana Cera Matthews
From Crimea to Navalny: Putin's calibrated Europe strategy
Joeana Cera Matthews
Nord Stream-2: Why is the region unhappy about the pipeline?
Lokendra Sharma
Two months of Cuban protests: Is the ‘revolution’ ending?
GP Team
The New Afghanistan
STIR Team
Climate Change and Energy Options
Apoorva Sudhakar
Digital Pakistan: Idea, Potential and Challenges
Anu Maria Joseph
South Africa: What is behind the pro-Zuma protests?
Dincy Adlakha
China and Russia in Myanmar: The interests that bind
Sarthak Jain
Nord Stream 2 is Russia’s geopolitical victory
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REvil is dead. Long live REvil
STIR Team
Space Tourism
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The EU Summit 2021: Five Takeaways
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Impending famine in Tigray, should make Ethiopia everyone's problem
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Too late and too little is Ethiopia's international problem
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Africa's Ethiopia Problem
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Ethiopia's Tigray problem is Tigray's Ethiopia problem
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The Quad Plus and the search beyond the four countries
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India's Endgames, Roles and Limitations in Quad
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Ethiopia: Five fallouts of the military offensive in Tigray
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Afghanistan: The recent surge in targeted killing vs the troops withdrawal
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Ethiopia: The conflict in Tigray and the regional fallouts
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The Americas: Top Five Developments
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East Asia: Top Five developments in 2020
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Outer Space in 2020: Missions, Privatization, and the Artemis Accords
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COVID-19: How the world fought in 2020
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The Vaccine Rush: Expectations vs Realities
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Open Skies Treaty: The US should not have withdrawn, for five reasons
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Kamala Harris makes history
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China is against the Quad. Five reasons why
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Space of Tomorrow: The Need for Space Security
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Japan: New Prime Minister, Old Challenges
Vaishali Handique
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Technology in contemporary global protest movements
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Students as agents of change: Protest movements in Zimbabwe
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“Unveiling”: Women and protest movements in the Middle East
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‘The Revolution of Our Times’: Protests in Hong Kong
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The Legacy of Shinzo Abe. It is Complicated.
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Two Sessions in Beijing
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How China fought the COVID-19
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Prof PM Soundar Rajan
Is there an overlap of 5G Networks and COVID hotspots?
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Will COVID-19 provide a new agenda to the NAM?
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Iran's New Military Satellite: Does it violate the UNSC 2231?
Jenice Jean Goveas
Epidemics through History
Sanduni Atapattu
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Build the power of Co-existence, Trust, Gender and Awareness
N Manoharan
New ethnic faultlines at macro and micro levels
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A year has gone, but the pain has not vanished
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In India, the glass is half full for the women
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In Afghanistan, there is no going back for the women
Lakshmi V Menon
The decline in terrorism in Pakistan in 2019
Rashmi Ramesh
The EU and the Arctic: The interest is not mutual. Why?
Rashmi Ramesh
Iceland, Denmark and Norway: Small is Big in the Arctic
Harini Madhusudan
The Non-Arctic powers: Interests of Japan and South Korea
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Malaysia: New PM, Old Challenges
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Pakistan to remain “Grey”; North Korea and Iran in “Black”
Rashmi Ramesh
Trump's India Visit: Optics, Substance and Rhetoric
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The controversial MCC Nepal Compact
Malini Sethuraman
ISIS post Baghdadi: Will there be another Caliphate in 2020?
Aarathi Srinivasan
Climate Change: The Economy of the Indian Ocean Region in 2020
Prathiksha Ravi
Israel and the Middle East: The New Alliance Plans in 2020
Padmini Anilkumar
Middle East: The Return of Russia in 2020
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Sudan and Algeria: Road to Democracy in 2020
Lakshmi V Menon
Syria: ISIS Decline, US Retreat and the Return of Russia in 2020
Harini Madhusudan
The US-China Trade Dispute: Towards further disruptions in 2020
Parikshith Pradeep
The US under Donald Trump: The Fall of an Empire in 2020
Vivek Mishra
After Soleimani assassination: Options for the US
Sukanya Bali
Iran, Iraq and the US: Who wants what?
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Old problems to persist with no solutions in the near term
Aashiyana Adhikari
Indian and Chinese investments in Nepal: Managing asymmetry
Shailesh Nayak | Director, National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)
Blue Economy and India: An Introduction
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
North Africa in 2019: A year of protests, with some positive results
Sukanya Bali
Hong Kong in 2019: China's New Achilles Heel
Harini Madhusudan
The US-China Trade Dispute in 2019: Towards a thaw in 2020?
Parikshith Pradeep
The US in 2019: Trump rollsout a template for a global American retreat
Rashmi Ramesh
The Arctic Littorals: Iceland and Greenland
Harini Madhusudan
The Polar Silk Route: China's ambitious search in the Arctic
GP Team
Syria: Who wants what?
Harini Madhusudan
Violence in Hong Kong: Will the protests end?
Rashmi Ramesh
Is Catalonia Spain’s Hong Kong?
D. Suba Chandran
Why an Arctic foray is essential for India
Parikshith Pradeep
Russia's Polar Military Edge
Nidhi Dalal
Protests rock Chile, Bolivia and Haiti
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Will prosecuting Suu Kyi resolve the Rohingya problem?
Lakshman Chakravarthy N & Rashmi Ramesh
Climate Change: Four Actors, No Action
Sukanya Bali
Brexit: Preparing for the Worst Case
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5G: A Primer
Rashmi Ramesh
From Okjökull to OK: Death of a Glacier in Iceland
Sukanya Bali
Challenges before Boris Johnson
Parikshith Pradeep
The Hong Kong Protests: Who wants what
Harini Madhusudan
The Hong Kong Protests: Re-defining mass mobilization
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
ASEAN Outlook on the Indo Pacific: Worth all the Hype?
Mahesh Bhatta
Monsoons first, Floods next and the Blame Games follow
Titsala Sangtam
Counting Citizens: Manipur charts its own NRC
Vivek Mishra
Can Hedging be India’s Strategy?
Lakshmi V Menon
Amidst the US-Iran standoff, Saudi Arabia should be cautious
Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer
For Russia, it was big power projection
Harini Madhusudan
For China, it was trade and a temporary truce
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
For Japan, it was commerce and climate change
Sourina Bej
For the US, it was trade, tariff and talks
Titsala Sangtam
Iran, US and the Nuclear deal: Europe in the middle?
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Modi's Colombo Visit: Four issues to watch
Raakhavee Ramesh
Higher than the Himalayas: Pakistan and China
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Across the Himalayas: Nepal and China
Mahath Mangal
The Russian Resurgence: Is the US supremacy waning?
Mahath Mangal
San Francisco wants to ban, Kashgar wants to expand
Jerin George
Espionage or Investigative Journalism?
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
The Huawei Controversy: Five things you need to know
Mahath Mangal
Why the world needs to look at Yemen
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
The Central Asia Connector
Harini Madhusudan
An Under-represented East Asia
Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer
Africa Embraces the Belt and Road
Sourina Bej
It’s Europe vs EU on China
Abigail Miriam Fernandez
Sudan: Between Democracy and another military rule
Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer
Responses and Inspiring Lessons
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Thailand: Between Elections and Instability
Sourina Bej
Two Sessions in 2019: Four Takeaways
Lakshmi V Menon
The End of ISIS Caliphate?
Harini Madhusudan
For China, its a sigh of relief
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
For Vietnam, its a big deal
Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer
For Japan, No Deal is Good Deal
Sourina Bej
For South Korea, a costly disappointment
Harini Madhusudan
No deal is better, but isn't it bad?
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
The Other Conflict in Rakhine State
Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer
Yemen: Will Sa'nna fall?
Harini Madhusudan
Sinicizing the Minorities
GP Team
US, South Korea and Thailand
Lakshmi V Menon
The Qatar Blockade: Eighteen Months Later
GP Team
Yemen, Venezuela and US-China
Sourina Bej
Maghreb: What makes al Shahab Resilient?
Harini Madhusudan
US-China Trade War: No Clear Winners
Abhishrut Singh
Trump’s Shutdown: Five Things to Know
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Myanmar: Will 2019 be better for the Rohingya?
D. Suba Chandran
Bangladesh: The Burden of Electoral History
Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer
US and China: Between Confrontation and Competition
Mahesh Bhatta | Centre for South Asian Studies, Kathmandu
Nepal
Nasima Khatoon | Research Associate, ISSSP, NIAS
The Maldives
Harini Madhusudan | Research Associate, ISSSP, NIAS
India
Sourina Bej | Research Associate, ISSSP, NIAS
Bangladesh
Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer | Research Associate, ISSSP, NIAS
Afghanistan
Harini Madhusudan
China and Japan: Renewing relations at the right time
Sourina Bej
The INF Treaty: US withdraws to balance China?
Harini Madhusudan
The Khashoggi Killing: Unanswered Questions
Lakshmi V Menon
US and Israel: Trump's Deal of the Century
Nasima Khatoon
The New Maldives: Advantage India?
Harini Madhusudhan
To NAFTA or Not: Trump, Mexico and Canada
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Malaysia’s China Moment: The Mahathir Gamble
Sourina Bej
BIMSTEC: A Bay of Good Hope?
Young Scholars Debate
India, Imran Khan and Indo-Pak Relations
Siddhatti Mehta
Does Brexit mean Brexit?
Oishee Majumdar
Factsheet: China’s Investments in Africa
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
The 8888 Uprising: Thirty Years Later
Harini Madhusudhan
The Tariff War: 'Stick of Hegemony' vs Vital Interests
Druta Bhatt
FactSheet: Shangri La Dialogue 2018
Rahul Arockiaraj
Immigrants as the “Other”: The Social and Economic Factors in the US
Divyabharathi E
Is Trump-Putin Summit a setback for the US?
Apoorva Sudhakar
India and Bangladesh: The Long Haul
Divyabharathi E
Quad as an alternative to the BRI: Three Main Challenges
Oishee Majumdar
FactSheet: India-Bangladesh Relations
D. Suba Chandran
Trump meets Putin; will it cost NATO?
Sourina Bej
Trump and the NATO: One Block, Different Views
Gayan Gowramma KC
Now, the United States withdraws from the UNHRC
Siddhatti Mehta
Will China be able to sustain its Dominance?
Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Myanmar: Why won't they do anything for the Rohingya?
Harini Madhusudan
The Idea of an US Space Force: Strategic Calculations
Apoorva Sudhakar
Afghan Peace: Reality or Illusion?
Hely Desai
Looking beyond Trump: Is the US declining?
Manushi Kapadia
Is China using its soft power to become superpower?
Lakshmi. V. Menon
Middle East: Has Russia chosen Israel over Iran?
Miti Shah
G7: Why Trump wants Russia in?
Hely Desai
FactSheet: G7 Summit
Siddhatti Mehta
The Panmunjom Declaration: “Tip of the Iceberg”
Druta Bhatt
Iran N-Deal and the Trans-Atlantic Divide
Manushi Kapadia
US and China: Towards a Trade War
Miti Shah
Palestine: US triggers new tensions
Divyabharathi E
The "Indo-Pacific Command": What's in the name?
Harini Madhusudan
Trump’s Tariff Strategy: Targetting Adversaries and Allies
Hely Desai
Trump-Kim Summit: Three Likely Outcomes
Apoorva Sudhakar
The Lebanon Pawn: Will it change after elections?
Lakshmi V Menon
Israel, the Game Changer?
Samreen Wani
Deciphering Turkey's External Push
Divyabharathi E
China and Russia: The New Alignments
Ann Maria Shibu
Can India afford to lose Maldives to China?
Dhruv Ashok
Why Maldives is important to China?
Lakshmi V Menon
ISIS and the Yazidi victims: Why the World should stand up?
Harini Madhusudan
US- China Tariff Face-off : Five questions
Jamyang Dolma
Why is Free Tibet important for India
Divyabharathi E
Arctic: The Strategic Significance
Lakshmi V Menon
Do we need the Quad?
Samreen Wani
Why Trump’s Iran exit is a big mistake?
Jamyang Dolma
Inter Korean Summit: Will it work?
Dhruv Ashok
The Fishermen Issue between India and Sri Lanka
Apoorva Sudhakar
Bangladesh's Economy: Decoding a Success Story
Ann Maria Shibu
Why India should not pull out of the Indus water treaty?
Divyabharathi E