Shift in Germany: Far-right gains signal rising discontent
The political landscape in Germany is undergoing a seismic shift, as evidenced by the recent state election in Thuringia. For the first time since World War II, a far-right party has emerged...
The European Union’s ambitions at odds with populist surge
The European Union finds itself at a critical juncture. Brussels is ablaze with ambition, pushing forward bold initiatives like the appointment of the first-ever housing commissioner and pioneering...
Shaping an ethical path for AI governance
Last week, senior officials from China and the United States met in Geneva to discuss how to steer and regulate a future dominated by artificial intelligence. This rare moment of US-China cooperation...
Portugal's political tightrope: The dynamics of coalition-building
Portugal's Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's new centre-right minority government has assumed power, albeit with uncertainty shrouding its longevity in the face of a highly fragmented...
Impending peril for American democracy: Elections, transition and governance
In this upcoming US presidential election, the divergence between the prospective major party contenders is striking, diverging significantly from past norms. A similar divergence characterises the...
Ukraine in 2024: examining stalemate and evolving dynamics
AS the conflict approaches the third year, with Ukraine's recent winter push stalling and no notable Russian advancements, the stagnant front lines suggest a potential stalemate in 2024 as...
COP28 and the global commitment to green energy
The outcome of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, where representatives from almost 200 nations reached a consensus to commence the reduction of global fossil fuel consumption, marks a pivotal moment...
Trump’s political clout is on the rise
In a whirlwind of congressional upheaval, the United States House of Representatives has finally elected Republican right-winger Mike Johnson as its Speaker, bringing an end to a tumultuous three...
Asian Games proves Chinese economy's resilience
The on-going 19th Asian Games being held in Hangzhou, China, stand as a grand spectacle of unity, athleticism, and cultural exchange. However, beyond the thrilling sporting events and dazzling...
Ukraine: weariness amidst solidarity
Ukrainian President Zelensky's recent visit to the US, the UN, and Canada yielded positive results, as he successfully secured crucial military and financial support for Ukraine. Yet, amid this...
Expansion of BRICS is a good news
In a significant move, BRICS nations have embraced the inclusion of six new members into their fold. This expansion is set to inject the bloc with added economic muscle, as these newcomers boast...
Complex dynamics of Niger’s coup
The latest coup episode in Niger, unfurled on July 26, marks the seventh convulsion of its kind across West Africa in a span of three years.However, the repercussions of this domestic upheaval have...
McCarthy sounds the alarms for Biden
The American political landscape has suddenly been inundated with a lot of talk about “investigations” on both sides of the divide.While Donald Trump awaits a looming third indictment, in a TV...
Ukraine’s Nato aspirations: Hurdles and victories at the Vilnius summit
Though, despite intense campaigning and pleading by Volodymyr Zelensky, the Vilnius summit did not give any timetable for Ukraine’s path towards its membership, Nato acknowledged in paragraph 11 of...
Implications, challenges of the IPEF
Ever since May 2023, when the-14 member Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) reached an agreement on strengthening the resilience of supply chains, a crucial aspect of the framework's second pillar,...
Blinken’s visit: a thaw to the Sino-US relations?
Last month, when US President Joe Biden predicted that a “thaw” in the Sino-US relationship would begin “very shortly,” many analysts dismissed it as just a ‘slip of tongue’ rather than a...
Another episode of tension in Kosovo
Recent developments in Kosovo have witnessed a significant reversal in the government's stance. Prime Minister Albin Kurti reneged on a 2013 agreement, brokered by the European Union, which aimed to...
Mitsotakis is all set to emerge as strong prime minister in Greece
The parliamentary elections held on Sunday witnessed a resounding triumph for Greece's ruling New Democracy party, securing a significant win.However, their victory fell short of attaining an absolute...
Impasse in the US on debt ceiling
As US President Joe Biden prepares to reengage in negotiations with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other influential Republicans on the critical issue of the debt ceiling to find common ground...
Record surge in holiday spending in China
China's services sector has demonstrated a much-awaited resurgence in consumer spending during the celebrated "golden week" holiday, where domestic tourism revenue has exceeded pre-pandemic levels for...