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Why we need better leaders
Aug 16, 2017

Why we need better leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s priority should be to insulate police from political interference.

Will Af-Pak peace effort succeed?
Apr 22, 2011

Will Af-Pak peace effort succeed?

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to form a joint commission to collaborate their efforts to reach a political solution to the Taliban insurgency. This was announced during the visit of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and Army chief Gen Ashfaq Pervez Kayani to the Afghanistan capital of Kabul over the weekend.

Will demonetisation overshadow the Kashmir challenge?
May 24, 2023

Will demonetisation overshadow the Kashmir challenge?

In an announcement that caught the nation by surprise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered the demonetisation of ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes of the Indian currency in November to arrest ‘black money’, end corruption, and choke terrorist finances. This move represents a policy departure and it has far-reaching implications. As national debate has been hijacked by the possible fallouts of demonetisation, other critical issues have been pushed to

Will G-20 summit be able to douse the trade war inferno?
Jun 28, 2019

Will G-20 summit be able to douse the trade war inferno?

Economic, political and strategic heft of the G-20 formation makes it the forum, to which rest of the world can look upon with hope.

Will India catch frost-byte in the tech Cold War?
Sep 07, 2020

Will India catch frost-byte in the tech Cold War?

Moves to attract US technology should be prioritised. Yet the constraints that the US-China tech war can impose on India must not be overlooked.

Will opposition parties unite to take on Modi's BJP?
May 12, 2017

Will opposition parties unite to take on Modi's BJP?

There is a growing realisation among the majority of the opposition parties that their political survival is now dependent upon their unity.

Will Opposition succeed in knitting anti-BJP front for 2019 elections?
Mar 23, 2018

Will Opposition succeed in knitting anti-BJP front for 2019 elections?

In the game of political chess, Modi-Shah combine has many cards up their sleeves that have the potential of derailing the unity efforts.

Will the Chinese anti-corruption campaign succeed?
Jul 08, 2015

Will the Chinese anti-corruption campaign succeed?

For over a year, China is running a huge anti-corruption campaign. More than 1,82,000 officials have been punished, including high ranking military officials, four national leaders and senior executives of state companies. However, this type of arbitrary and high-handed posture could backfire and become a catalyst for political crisis if it continues in the present way.

Will the EU’s courtship of Latin America pay dividends?
Jul 21, 2023

Will the EU’s courtship of Latin America pay dividends?

As it hosts the EU-CELAC summit after eight years, the EU attempts to reorient it’s relations with Latin America in light of altered geopolitical re

Will the Japanese PM be able to win 'Abenomics' poll test?
Dec 12, 2014

Will the Japanese PM be able to win 'Abenomics' poll test?

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has a fairly heavy political agenda before him. The foremost is his firm resolve to introduce constitutional reforms. If he wins the December 14 elections, Abe would have bright chances to win another term as the LDP president in September next year and stay at the helm for three more years.

Windfall Taxes on Oil Companies: Sin Tax or Sin to Tax?
Aug 17, 2022

Windfall Taxes on Oil Companies: Sin Tax or Sin to Tax?

The recent windfall taxes imposed by the UNSC are considered either equivalent to a sin to tax the profits made from the geopolitical crisis or a sin

Winds of change sweeping Muslim minds
Nov 19, 2011

Winds of change sweeping Muslim minds

A popular conclusion drawn by many in the Pakistan media is that Imran Khan has arrived. His Lahore meeting, which was a great success, should alarm the other political players of Pakistan.

With electoral bonds on table, take the full steps
Jan 04, 2018

With electoral bonds on table, take the full steps

The electoral bonds scheme defeats the purpose of improving transparency and accountability in political funding.

With Imran Khan ousted, Pakistan Army will have a salient role in Islamabad
Apr 12, 2022

With Imran Khan ousted, Pakistan Army will have a salient role in Islamabad

For Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the foremost challenge will be to handle the economic crisis and keeping the political alliance intact. The incoming government will face a strong opposition from Imran Khan and his PTI, who are masters at street campaigning

With rebel Dinakaran’s win in Jaya’s constituency, TN politics set to realign
Dec 28, 2017

With rebel Dinakaran’s win in Jaya’s constituency, TN politics set to realign

Dinakaran, once Jayalalithaa’s troubleshooter, has emerged as the inheritor of Jayalalithaa’s legacy. It means that the two factions of the ruling

With Russian buildup in Syria, is Turkey a bigger loser?
Oct 01, 2015

With Russian buildup in Syria, is Turkey a bigger loser?

Much of this month has witnessed a slow but steady build-up of Russian troops in Syria. The Russian move is of huge significance - militarily as well geopolitically - not by what it brings to the table, but by what it prevents the other protagonists from doing in that tragic conflict.

Women in Indian politics: Beyond legislative representation
Sep 27, 2023

Women in Indian politics: Beyond legislative representation

The recent development in terms of the success of the Women's Reservation Bill underscores the importance of continued efforts to ensure women's parti

Women's Bill: Liberal measure, illiberal politics
Mar 16, 2010

Women's Bill: Liberal measure, illiberal politics

That the Yadavs also constitute the political class is a fact but in this instance neutralized by the backward environment in which women of intermediate castes live

World Cup: A 'GLO-BALL' affair
Jul 12, 2018

World Cup: A 'GLO-BALL' affair

Sports and geopolitics are supposed to be like oil and water – they don’t mix. But even oil and water are intertwined in geopolitical discourse

World in flux: India’s choices may help manage disruptions
Jan 25, 2018

World in flux: India’s choices may help manage disruptions

The political and cultural arrangements states and communities arrive at will be heavily implicated by the one major transition Foreign Secretary S. J

World War II: Time to mark India's contributions
Feb 06, 2015

World War II: Time to mark India's contributions

If the world rapidly forgot about the Indian role in the Second World War, independent India did a lot worse. Its political leaders trivialised the war by dismissing it a colonial enterprise. Seventy years later, the time has come for political India to put the war in its proper historical context and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of the Indian people.

World War-II mistakes: What should Abe do?
May 18, 2015

World War-II mistakes: What should Abe do?

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the World War-II. This day should have been used to reflect on the pain inflicted by the war. Unfortunately, this anniversary appears to be degenerating into a political battle, that could have a critical impact on Japan's diplomacy and reputation, especially in Asia.

Xi's India trip: Time for a reality check
Sep 18, 2014

Xi's India trip: Time for a reality check

As Xi and Modi meet in first Ahmedabad and then in New Delhi, India has political and strategic issues that it will want China to respond to - the contested border and territorial issues, China-Pakistan cooperation on nuclear, missile, maritime and border infrastructure issues.

Xi's legacy in the 'New Era'
Oct 12, 2022

Xi's legacy in the 'New Era'

As Xi enters into his third term, one expects a change in policy course in alignment with the objectives of the 'New Era'.

Yameen greets poor Opposition rally with China visit
Jun 17, 2015

Yameen greets poor Opposition rally with China visit

In Maldives, the combined Opposition rally on June 12 failed to impress or inspire. The failure is attributed to the confusion caused by the unclear Opposition response to President Yameen's call for political negotiations.

Youth and Radicalisation: The Threat to India
Sep 13, 2023

Youth and Radicalisation: The Threat to India

In common discourse on extremism, it is widely thought that the poor and unschooled are most easily recruited to militant organisations. Today, however, an increasing number of young professionals are embracing extremism. Is this true for India? If such a pattern is indeed present, what threats does it pose to India?

Zimbabwe — After the election
Aug 09, 2018

Zimbabwe — After the election

All eyes will be focused on the reaction of the opposition, the stance of the military, gestures from the President-elect and reaction of the internat

 Gantz’s visit to India: Israel’s hand in building the Asian leading power
Jun 11, 2022

 Gantz’s visit to India: Israel’s hand in building the Asian leading power

Israel can leverage the current geopolitical situation in bolstering the economic, strategic, defence, and cultural ties with India.

अंतरिम बजट: आर्थिक सुस्‍ती की राजनीतिक अर्थव्यवस्था
Feb 04, 2019

अंतरिम बजट: आर्थिक सुस्‍ती की राजनीतिक अर्थव्यवस्था

भारत की राजनीतिक अर्थव्यवस्था की पहेली या समस्‍या यह है �

अग्निपथ योजनेचा अव्यक्त सामाजिक-राजकीय प्रभाव
Apr 19, 2023

अग्निपथ योजनेचा अव्यक्त सामाजिक-राजकीय प्रभाव

अग्निपथ योजना आर्थिक गुणवत्तेवर तोकडी असू शकते, मात्र, ही योजना रेजिमेन्ट संबंधातील व्यवस्थेत मोठ्या प्रमाणात सामाजिक बदल घडवून आणू शकते.

अध्यक्ष, संसद आणि महाभियोग: मालदीवच्या राजकारणातील सततचा संघर्ष
Feb 15, 2024

अध्यक्ष, संसद आणि महाभियोग: मालदीवच्या राजकारणातील सततचा संघर्ष

असे दिसते की, संसद आणि राष्ट्रपती यांच्यातील संघर्ष सुरू

अफगाणिस्तानात रंगणार जागतिक आखाडा?
Sep 23, 2021

अफगाणिस्तानात रंगणार जागतिक आखाडा?

अफगाणिस्तान आणि पाकिस्तानच्या आसऱ्याने होणाऱ्या दहशतवादी कारवाया रोखण्यासाठी भारताला मोठ्या देशांसोबत नवी रणनीती आखावी लागेल.

अफ़्रीकाः राजनीतिक अस्थिरता, आर्थिक संकट और भू-राजनीतिक प्रतिद्वंद्विताएं
Jan 30, 2024

अफ़्रीकाः राजनीतिक अस्थिरता, आर्थिक संकट और भू-राजनीतिक प्रतिद्वंद्विताएं

अफ़्रीका को वैश्विक वस्तुओं की बढ़ती कीमतों, जीवन की उच्�

अफ्रीका में चीन की बढ़ती सुरक्षा सक्रियता पर राजनीतिक स्तर पर अवलोकन की कमी
Nov 04, 2020

अफ्रीका में चीन की बढ़ती सुरक्षा सक्रियता पर राजनीतिक स्तर पर अवलोकन की कमी

रणनीतिक रूप से स्थित इन देशों में, चयनात्मक रूप से की गई य�

अफ्रीका: सब-सहारा के इलाकों में चीन की राजनीतिक असर वाली गतिविधियां!
Sep 19, 2022

अफ्रीका: सब-सहारा के इलाकों में चीन की राजनीतिक असर वाली गतिविधियां!

‘वैक्सीन रंगभेद’ के बाद रूस के यूक्रेन पर आक्रमण के बाद स�

अमेरिका के राजनीतिक बदलाव में, क्या होगा यूक्रेन के लिए अमेरिकी समर्थन का परिणाम?
Apr 29, 2024

अमेरिका के राजनीतिक बदलाव में, क्या होगा यूक्रेन के लिए अमेरिकी समर्थन का परिणाम?

अमेरिकी कांग्रेस द्वारा यूक्रेन के लिए मंजूर किया गया नया सहायता पैकेज निकट भविष्य के लिए भले पर्याप्त हो, वाइट हाउस में नए राष्ट्रपति के आने या आगामी चुनावों में कांग्रे�

अमेरिका में नस्लवाद की वापसी: गहरी होती सियासी खाई
Aug 23, 2023

अमेरिका में नस्लवाद की वापसी: गहरी होती सियासी खाई

अमेरिका के सुप्रीम कोर्ट के हालिया फ़ैसलों ने किस तरह नस�

अमेरिका-चीनमधील 5G संघर्ष
May 16, 2019

अमेरिका-चीनमधील 5G संघर्ष

5G नेटवर्क सर्वात आधी स्थापित करण्यासाठी अमेरिका आणि चीन यांच्यात चाललेली चढाओढ सध्या दोन्ही देशांमधल्या राजकीय सत्तास्पर्धेमधला वादाचा मुद्दा ठरतेय.

अमेरिकेचे नवा अध्यक्ष ‘वेगळा’ असेल?
Feb 04, 2019

अमेरिकेचे नवा अध्यक्ष ‘वेगळा’ असेल?

अमेरिकेचे अध्यक्षपद यावेळी कदाचित एखाद्या महिलेला किंवा एखाद्या समलिंगी असणाऱ्याला मिळण्याची शक्यता नाकारता येत नाही. अमेरिकीतील या बदलत्या हवेविषयी...

अमेरिकेच्या संरक्षणाचे ‘राजकीय’ पाऊल
Jan 05, 2021

अमेरिकेच्या संरक्षणाचे ‘राजकीय’ पाऊल

ऑस्टिन यांची अमेरिरेच्या संरक्षणमंत्रिपदी नेमणूक निश्चित झाली तर, ते ही धुरा सांभाळणारे पहिले आफ्रिकन-अमेरिकन ठरतील. ही बाब निश्चितच ऐतिहासिक ठरणारी आहे.

अमेरिकेतील निवडणुकीत ‘शिक्षण’ कुठेय?
Aug 28, 2020

अमेरिकेतील निवडणुकीत ‘शिक्षण’ कुठेय?

सर्वसामान्यांच्या आवाक्याबाहेर जाणारे महागडे शिक्षण, त्यातून आलेला कर्जबाजारीपणा, शिक्षणसंस्थांमधील गोंधळ यामुळे अमेरिकन जनतेच्या मनात असंतोष आहे.

अरब लीग शिखर परिषदेत सौदी अरेबियाच्या परराष्ट्र धोरणात बदल
May 31, 2023

अरब लीग शिखर परिषदेत सौदी अरेबियाच्या परराष्ट्र धोरणात बदल

नुकत्याच झालेल्या अरब लीग शिखर परिषदेत सौदी अरेबियाने आपल्या परराष्ट्र धोरणात बदल घडवून आणण्याचा प्रयत्न केला होता.

अर्थसंकल्प 2024: श्रीलंकेचा आर्थिक पुनर्रचनेचा मार्ग?
Feb 05, 2024

अर्थसंकल्प 2024: श्रीलंकेचा आर्थिक पुनर्रचनेचा मार्ग?

श्रीलंका देशाच्या २०२४च्या अर्थसंकल्पात देशाला पुढे ने

अशांत जगासाठी भारत ठरणार आशेचा किरण
Jul 28, 2023

अशांत जगासाठी भारत ठरणार आशेचा किरण

भारताची कहाणी आजच्यापेक्षा अधिक विश्वासार्ह दिसली नाही ज्यात आज जग अशांत आहे आणि भारत आशेचा किरण म्हणून उभा आहे.