Zelensky US Russia Talks and the Limits of Conditional Diplomacy Introduction Zelensky US Russia talks entered a new diplomatic phase this week as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv would support a US proposal for three-way discussions with Washington and Moscow, provided they deliver concrete results. The proposed format would involve national security advisers and […]
Introduction US blockade Venezuela oil moved from declaration to direct action this week as American forces interdicted and seized a vessel off the Venezuelan coast. The operation took place in international waters and followed President Donald Trump’s announcement of a “total and complete blockade” on sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela. This moment matters
US ISIS Strikes in Syria and the Return of Hard Deterrence US ISIS strikes in Syria marked one of the most forceful American military actions in the country in recent years. On December 19, the US military launched large-scale air and rocket strikes across central Syria after an attack killed two US soldiers and a
Bangladesh Protests 2025 — Why the Unrest Has Spiraled Introduction The Bangladesh protests 2025 represent one of the most intense periods of political unrest in the country in recent memory. What began as mourning for a slain activist quickly became widespread violence, arson, diplomatic tensions, and deep questions about governance and elections. The immediate cause was the death
Introduction Bangladesh unrest Sharif Osman Hadi has plunged the country into one of its most volatile moments since the political upheavals of 2024. Violent protests, arson attacks on media, and escalating political tensions have marked rapid deterioration in law and order following the death of a prominent youth leader. This crisis has serious implications for
Introduction New Epstein photos released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have reopened uncomfortable questions about power, proximity, and accountability in one of the most disturbing scandals of recent decades. The images, drawn from Jeffrey Epstein’s digital records and estate, were made public just ahead of a Justice Department deadline to release all remaining
Introduction MGNREGA replaced by VB–G RAM G marks one of the most significant shifts in India’s rural employment policy since 2005. The Centre has moved to introduce a new law in Parliament — the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 — proposing to repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Introduction The Modi Jordan visit Crown Prince gesture where Jordan’s Crown Prince personally drove Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the country’s largest museum drew global attention. On December 16, 2025, this gesture became more than a photo opportunity. It underscored the warmth of bilateral relations between India and Jordan and highlighted evolving diplomatic ties in
Modi Address Ethiopia Parliament and the Global South Vision Introduction Modi address Ethiopia Parliament Global South was not a ceremonial speech. It was a carefully structured articulation of how India sees the changing global order and its own role within it. Speaking to a joint session of Ethiopia’s Parliament in Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Narendra
Introduction The appointment of Nitin Nabin BJP working president marks a significant moment in the internal evolution of India’s ruling party. More than a routine organisational move, it signals a deliberate generational and strategic recalibration at the top of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Nabin’s elevation has sparked two immediate questions within political circles: why Bihar,
