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Labour’s tightrope on the Israel-Hamas war
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Defence and Security Nov 30, 2023

Labour’s tightrope on the Israel-Hamas war

Starmer’s stance on the Israel-Hamas war is posing a serious threat to his leadership and electoral prospects ...

The elusive promise: Stability challenges in the world of stablecoins
Privacy & Data Protection | Financial Markets | Digital Inclusion Nov 29, 2023

The elusive promise: Stability challenges in the world of stablecoins

The stablecoins have not achieved full price stability, thus raising concerns about their credibility. Continued monitoring and proactive policymaking are imperative. ...

Decoding Biden’s executive order on AI regulation
US Foreign Policy | Cyber Security | Privacy & Data Protection | Cyber and Technology Nov 29, 2023

Decoding Biden’s executive order on AI regulation

By signing the executive order on AI, the Biden administration may have taken the first step in strategically positioning the US in the evolving landscape of AI control and governance  ...

Gaza: The known unknowns of a complex war
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Terrorism Nov 28, 2023

Gaza: The known unknowns of a complex war

Last week’s agreement on the release of hostages offers a sliver of hope, however, it also raises a host of challenges that need to be addressed to reach a long-term resolution  ...

The Israel-Hamas conflict: A divided African response
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Defence and Security | Terrorism Nov 27, 2023

The Israel-Hamas conflict: A divided African response

Geopolitical, economic, and technological considerations coupled with the requirements of politico-diplomatic expediency have shaped the African states’ response towards the conflict. ...

Concealed scars beyond the frontlines: Women’s health in conflict zones
GENDER ISSUES Nov 26, 2023

Concealed scars beyond the frontlines: Women’s health in conflict zones

Given the predicaments women are put through in conflict zones, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is a compelling reminder to tackle these pervasive issues ...

The ethics of war: Proportionality and nationalism
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Defence and Security Nov 22, 2023

The ethics of war: Proportionality and nationalism

War is a clash between competing nationalisms. Thus no wars, be it in the past or the present, have witnessed proportionality  ...

Liberia’s presidential runoff: A test for its fragile democracy
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics Nov 22, 2023

Liberia’s presidential runoff: A test for its fragile democracy

The recent peaceful election in Liberia offers a glimmer of optimism for the continent otherwise shaken by coups ...

US-China competition: Impact on multilateral aid to Gaza
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Defence and Security Nov 22, 2023

US-China competition: Impact on multilateral aid to Gaza

The competition between the US and China has severely impacted the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. This is a wake-up call to reform multilateral aid delivery and to reconsider the role of the UNSC in it. ...

Significance of the Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link for India and Bangladesh
International Affairs | Neighbourhood | Indian Foreign Policy Nov 22, 2023

Significance of the Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link for India and Bangladesh

The Akhaura-Agartala rail link is a major milestone in India-Bangladesh cooperation, enhancing connectivity, trade, and people-to-people contact ...

ASEAN-GCC Summit: Forging new partnerships
Great Power Dynamics | Developing and Emerging Economies | Regional Integration Nov 18, 2023

ASEAN-GCC Summit: Forging new partnerships

The ASEAN GCC partnership is well-intentioned but needs improved cooperation and even interest across members on both sides ...

Bhutan-China: Settling border issues
International Affairs | Neighbourhood | Indian Foreign Policy | Great Power Dynamics | China Foreign Policy Nov 17, 2023

Bhutan-China: Settling border issues

Bhutan’s attempts to smoothen border issues with its northern neighbour mark a significant shift in its geopolitical perspective ...

Bhutan’s embankment to the new world order
International Affairs | Neighbourhood | Indian Foreign Policy | China Foreign Policy Nov 16, 2023

Bhutan’s embankment to the new world order

Bhutan realises that it can no longer afford to ignore its northern neighbour and aims to swiftly resolve its border issues through diplomatic negotiations  ...

Chinese ships in Sri Lanka: An irritant for India
International Affairs | Neighbourhood | Indian Foreign Policy | Defence and Security Nov 16, 2023

Chinese ships in Sri Lanka: An irritant for India

The presence of Shi Yan-6 in Sri Lanka has become a cause of concern for other countries in the Indian Ocean ...

The Global Gateway and BRI Forums: Few similarities, striking differences
International Affairs | China Foreign Policy | Development Nov 14, 2023

The Global Gateway and BRI Forums: Few similarities, striking differences

While the BRI faces resistance from some countries, the GG forum has yet to establish itself. On balance, all these initiatives are bound to coexist in the coming decades. ...

A battle between the known and the unknown in Argentina
International Affairs | Economics and Finance Nov 10, 2023

A battle between the known and the unknown in Argentina

Argentina stands at a defining crossroads as it goes to the polls amid economic woes ...

China, Africa, and the geopolitics of lithium
International Affairs Nov 09, 2023

China, Africa, and the geopolitics of lithium

The course of the global energy transition may be determined by the effectiveness of Africa’s lithium exploration negotiations with China ...

home and the world indias dpi proposition
Media and Internet | Privacy & Data Protection | Artificial Intelligence Nov 09, 2023

home and the world indias dpi proposition

India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) model is a key offering to the world and is being considered, adopted or adapted by nations at varying stages of development ...

Export controls and the green transition: Securing critical mineral supply chains
Internet Governance | Cyber and Technology Nov 08, 2023

Export controls and the green transition: Securing critical mineral supply chains

In light of high import dependencies and export bans imposed by resource-rich countries, countries need to create secure critical mineral supply chains ...

Can the P20 infuse democracy into a less democratic global architecture
International Affairs Nov 06, 2023

Can the P20 infuse democracy into a less democratic global architecture

Since P20-type parliamentary diplomacy has seen acceptance, slight organisational changes can place the P20 on track for being an exemplar multilateral democratic arrangement ...

The oil link: Understanding Japan’s Israel-Palestine policy
International Affairs Nov 06, 2023

The oil link: Understanding Japan’s Israel-Palestine policy

The ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict demands a delicate balance from Tokyo, as it navigates its relationships in the Middle East alongside its international and domestic commitments ...

The nuances of Russia’s response to the Israel-Hamas War
International Affairs Oct 28, 2023

The nuances of Russia’s response to the Israel-Hamas War

Given the complexity of the current conflict between Israel and Hamas, Russia will most likely expand its diplomatic efforts to bring the tensions to an end ...

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Siranush Melikyan

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