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China’s Xi Proposes Global Security Initiative
Despite the hypocrisy and power politics at the foundation of the GSI, it would be foolish to dismiss it or assume that it will not garner support from other countries.
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Climate vulnerabilities, food security, and resilient development
Both climate risks and non-climatic drivers need to factored in to curb food and water shortages induced by climate change in vulnerable regions of the world.
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The Ukraine war and its bearing on China
In the wake of the Ukrainian war, Europe is trying to end its dependency on both Russia and China.
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How the French Presidential elections can alter European politics
The outcome of the ongoing French presidential elections will determine whether France prioritises fulfilling its responsibility to the EU more so over its citizens?
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Lessons for India from the Ukraine crisis: Is India prepared to take on China?
The Russia-Ukraine crisis displays the hollowness of the rules-based order and exposes the immediate threat that China poses to India.
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India’s big dreams or plain hallucination?
We are witnessing Russian attempts to brutally subjugate Ukraine, even going so far as to threaten the world with nuclear Armageddon. Clearly, leaders from the US, its European allies, the Russian Federation and Ukraine have badly miscalculated and put the world in grave danger. Probably, a rapid regime change and the rather fanciful wish to assimilate Ukraine into Mother Russia was what Putin hoped to accomplish. Things have obviously not gone according to plan as his Generals completely miscalculated Ukrainian resistance. While he may still succeed, any new regime will likely last as long as it has Russian military support to back it up.
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The Russian Airpower Dilemma
The ‘fog of information war’ challenges any meaningful analysis at this stage. The western narrative with connivance of the corporate sector has virtually silenced the ‘other’ narrative. It is clear that everything can and will be weaponised not just information. Age-old norms and conventions have been thrown out of the door by western powers. However, one can tentatively take note of certain issues that are still emerging.
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Why Is the Indo-Pacific Important for Europe?
A proactive Europe is welcomed by many in the Indo-Pacific, a reality highlighted by a recent ministerial forum focused on cooperation in the region.
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The Canadian truckers’ protests could have global implications
In the long run, the truckers’ protests could lead to economic and political instability.
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China Decides What it’s Citizens Watch
The Communist Party of China (CPC) under the leadership of Xi Jinping has strengthened the level of censorship. It is a known fact that the Chinese media works directly under the command of the CPC. The media is not free to report or discuss issues which it may deem important or necessary.
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