Historical Context of Arab-Israel Conflict
The peace of Westphalia which concluded in the year 1648 bought a sweeping set of changes in the western world. It gave birth to the concept of nation-state essentially meaning defining of boundaries of...
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‘Dragon-Elephant Tango’ the correct choice: Chinese Ambassador on China-India relations
The escalation in Galwan Valley along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) has brought India-China relation under scrutiny. The bilateral relation between the two countries have always been a subject of contention and also...
Understanding Chinese Territorial Dispute with Bhutan
China attempts to stoke a fresh territorial dispute around a wildlife sanctuary in Bhutan that isn’t even contiguous to Chinese territory. Bhutan has refuted Chinese claims and said Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary is an integral...
The rivalry between Two Brothers: Fatah-Hamas Conflict
Overview The Palestinian political scene is dominated by the two major actors, Fatah and Hamas. For the past few decades, the Palestinian movement has splintered into these two competing ideological factions with separate geographical...
Japan’s Ageing Population: Owing to the country’s declining economy
An ageing population and a plunge in the labour workforce have been on cards for Japan for decades, owing to the country’s declining economy. With the highest average median age of 48.4 years, above...
Israeli West Bank Annexation Program: A Series of Opposing International Responses
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been intent on moving forward with the proposal of annexing one-third of the already illegally occupied West Bank, including parts of the strategic Jordan Valley. The proposed program...
India assured of seat under new voting arrangement at UNSC
UN General Assembly will hold elections on June 17. From India’s perspective, any change in how the voting is conducted will not impact much since it is the sole candidate vying for the lone...
Yemen’s Proxy Wars: A Humanitarian Emergency
Yemen, one of the poorest countries in the region, has been torn apart by civil war. The repercussions have been significant as the conflict evolved into a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran....
Expulsion of Pakistan High Commission Officials
Pakistan on Monday summoned a senior Indian diplomat to register a strong protest over India’s decision. The development comes at a time when India-Pakistan ties are fraught over the reorganisation of Jammu & Kashmir...
Understanding China’s National Security Law for Hong Kong
Following months of intense anti-government protests across Hong Kong, Beijing is now set to legislate a new national security law that is said to have the potential of changing the way the world has...
