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European Union Regroups and Rearms

In today's edition of the World Brief newsletter delivered directly from the Editor’s desk, we’re looking at…

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Is Russia’s Economy Slowing or Stalling?

In this edition of newsletter delivered from the Editor’s desk, we’re looking at the cover story “Is…

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United States under Trump 2.0 wants the Panama Canal

In this edition of newsletter delivered from the Editor's desk, we're looking at the cover…

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Justin Trudeau Resigns as Canada’s Prime Minister

In today's edition of the newsletter delivered from the Editor's desk, we're looking at Justin…

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Trump to Mediate Peace between Russia and Ukraine

In today's edition of the daily news digest delivered from the Editor's desk, we're looking…

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India’s Foreign Policy & Politics

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The Evolving Nexus: A Deep Dive into the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit

The State Visit of Russian President H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin to New Delhi on December…

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The 26/11 Attacks and the Unfinished War on Terror

On November 26, 2008, ten young men from Pakistan sailed unnoticed through the dark waters…

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Unhappy Leave: The Radical Idea that could Redefine Work-Life Balance in India

For decades, Indian employees have powered through stress, anxiety, and burnout under the weight of…

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Not Louder Ads, but Fresher Connections: The Matcha Effect is India’s New Branding Mantra

The production of matcha tea has historically represented a commitment to authenticity and meticulousness in…

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Tariffs ≠ Collapse: India’s Trade Journey through Trump-Era Tariffs

When the "America First" trade policy was declared by U.S. President Donald Trump in his…

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China Watch – Our Flagship Research Programme on China & Taiwan

Can Asia’s Greatest Rivalry Step Back from War?

In the icy waters southeast of Okinawa, a Japanese F-15 pilot’s cockpit alarm issues a…

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How Long Will the India-China Diplomatic Rekindle Last?

When the American President Donald Trump launched his trade war, both India and China were…

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Trade Truce of Trump with China: Tactical Withdrawal or Strategic Rebalancing?

In May of 2025, President Donald Trump had a significant announcement on his administration's long-running…

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China’s TVET Programme Collaborations: A Critical Analysis

China launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013. Eventually, BRI faced a lot…

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What Lies Ahead for CPoKEC and Pakistan’s Islamic Alliances

The Pahalgam terror incident of April 2025, an attack targeting civilians in Jammu and Kashmir…

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In-Depth Analysis and Commentaries on Asia-Pacific

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Why are Thailand and Cambodia Fighting at the Border?

Thailand and Cambodia's border clashes in December 2025 represent a serious increase in their long-standing…

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Can Asia’s Greatest Rivalry Step Back from War?

In the icy waters southeast of Okinawa, a Japanese F-15 pilot’s cockpit alarm issues a…

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Bondi Beach Massacre: A National Trauma and a Global Warning

A place known for sun, surf, and carefree Australian summers was forever marked this week.…

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Has a New Afghan War Begun?

The fragile peace along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier has once again collapsed. Destructive cross-frontier shelling in…

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Nepal’s Political Unrest: GenZ Protests and Political Awakening

Nepal, under the shadow of the Himalayas, has witnessed its greatest political upheaval since it…

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Middle East and North Africa

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Israel-Hamas Conflict is Deadliest for Modern Journalism

Israel–Hamas war has made a historic impact on media. Following recent events like the assault…

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The Vital Role of Cultural Diplomacy in International Relations

Apart from the traditional notion of hard power that involves quantifiable military and economic might,…

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Trump’s Middle East Gamble

Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration for his second term in January 2025, the geopolitical landscape…

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Original Sin: Israel, Palestine and the Revenge of Old West Asia

Book Review: Stanly Johny (2024). Original Sin: Israel, Palestine and the Revenge of Old West…

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Iran in Syria: A Strategic Setback, Not a Defeat

The blitzkrieg campaign by the Syrian rebel coalition headed by the Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS)…

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Russia and Rest of the Europe

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United Kingdom’s Adrift in a Sea of Political Fragments

The United Kingdom, a nation whose name suggests unity, is facing a deep political breakdown.…

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The Evolving Nexus: A Deep Dive into the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit

The State Visit of Russian President H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin to New Delhi on December…

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France’s Leadership Crisis: What Comes Next?

France's political elite were shaken this week when Prime Minister François Bayrou was removed after…

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The Vital Role of Cultural Diplomacy in International Relations

Apart from the traditional notion of hard power that involves quantifiable military and economic might,…

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The Price of Europe’s Support for Ukraine

Russia launched more than 250 drones in an overnight attack, the largest of the war,…

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North and South America through our Lens

The Caribbean Powder Keg: A Formula for an Unwanted War

Global attention is fixed on the tense standoff between the US and Venezuela, marked by…

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Tariffs ≠ Collapse: India’s Trade Journey through Trump-Era Tariffs

When the "America First" trade policy was declared by U.S. President Donald Trump in his…

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Trump’s Big Bet: Is the US becoming the Crypto Capital or Risking it All?

In a world already buzzing with geopolitical chaos - be it the Middle East conflict,…

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Trade Truce of Trump with China: Tactical Withdrawal or Strategic Rebalancing?

In May of 2025, President Donald Trump had a significant announcement on his administration's long-running…

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The US Strategic Pivot Towards India and Saudi Arabia

During the recent POLITICO Security Summit, US Representative Mike Lawler presented a forceful argument for…

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