With the deterioration of the United Nations, the G20 is slowly becoming the vehicle of choice for a section of the developed world. While the UN still retains some of its traditional appeal as a global forum where crucial decisions are made (read bought or sold), the heavily west-tilted institution’s progressive irrelevance on the face […]
The high casualties, coupled with Ukrainian troops’ inability to breach Russian defence lines, have set the panic alarm ringing in Washington and European capitals
The military coup in Niger threatens similar episodes in others West African nations suffering from France’s neo-colonialism policies
Putin is not the bare-bodied bear-riding wild leader of a lawless land. He is, at his core, a bureaucrat with the constitution of a chess player
Russia won’t alter course, but Prigozhin’s revolt may stall the conflict for a while
Concerns raised over British arms package as evidence emerges of extremist groups accessing sophisticated weaponry
Capturing of key transport and logistics hub could be a key event in Russia-Ukraine conflict; It could be a big morale booster for the Russian forces
India did not budge from Ukraine’s pressure tactics; No decision yet on inviting it to G20 Summit
Proxy wars have existed for a long time, but the Afghan conflict marked the most notable return of proxy warfare in contemporary times.
An American mercenary is reportedly attempting to export vulnerable Afghan refugees who have fled the Taliban and are currently residing in Pakistan, using counterfeit Pakistani passports. It raises questions about Pakistan's claimed neutrality in the conflict - is the country complicit in this plan?"