When Alaska and California Were Russian Possessions
Alaska and parts of California were under the Tsar before California was vacated in 1841 and Alaska was purchased in...
What Lies at the Root of Trump-Lula Spat?
It is not Brazil’s tariffs which irritate Trump. The US has a trade surplus with Brazil. The real issue is...
Trump Disrupts World Order, Creating New Alliances Across Old Divides
The global order is undergoing a profound transformation, with US President Donald Trump acting as a catalyst for change, dismantling...
India Finally Stands Up to Trump’s Bullying, Exposes Chinks in US President’s Armour
Given the key defence agreements it has signed with the United States, its membership of the anti-China QUAD, and its...
Met Office Says Massive Russia Earthquake Poses No Threat to Maldives
The Maldives Meteorological Service (Met Office) has confirmed that the massive earthquake that struck off Russia’s far eastern coast on...
Nasheed Defends Maldives’ UN Vote on Ukraine After Russian Envoy’s Criticism
Former President Mohamed Nasheed defended the Maldives’ vote in favour of a United Nations resolution on Ukraine after Russian Ambassador...
Why Is China Succeeding as a Peace Broker?
China’s efforts in peace-brokering are based on a mix of economic interest, conscious and transparent neutrality and chutzpah. Given its...
Syria: Bashar al-Assad’s Fall and Its Impact on the Region
Bashar al-Assad’s fall may not be an unmixed blessing. Bashar Al-Assad, the ruler of Syria since 2000, fled from his...
Why Did India Reach out to China at BRICS Summit?
India’s disillusionment with the West, its need for Chinese investments, and China opening its doors to Indian tycoon and Modi...
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Utility Questioned Amid Geopolitical Turmoil
SCO’s Council of Heads of Government is meeting in Pakistan on 15 and 16 October Has the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation...
