Now Trump Wants to ‘Get Back’ the Military Airbase in Bagram
President Donald Trump has fired a fresh salvo from his wish list, ignoring sovereignty of an independent nation and all norms of international decorum...
Supreme Court’s Interim Order on Waqf Act: A Victory for the Muslims?
IN a much-anticipated decision by the country’s Supreme Court on the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, the court, treading on very sensitive ground, granted...
A New Global Governance Initiative?
The recent two-day Shanghai Cooperation Council summit in Tianjin, China, has essentially revived the fortunes of the grouping. In other words, it has exhibited...
SCO Summit: From Expanded Role to the Revival of Russia, India, and China Troika
THE recent Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin has provided India a timely opportunity to reset its ties with China and also prodded...
Hope and Despair: India Faces Increased Diplomatic ChallengesÂ
THE past week was full of both hope and consternation for the Indian diplomatic community. On the one hand, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi...