Berlin’s Wall disappeared more than three decades ago. Its political geography did not. Across the city, voting patterns have repeatedly traced invisible boundaries, revealing how history, age, education, housing, migration and everyday
Ever since the world happened and humans came into existence (does anyone know when it was?), men and women have been inquiring as to where human, animal, bird, and other creatures have
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Amid the most serious political crisis in Israel’s history, its intelligence agencies will face a moment of truth if the far-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presents them with an order
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The problem with the war in Ukraine is that it has been all smoke and mirrors. The Russian objectives of “demilitarisation” and “de-Nazification” of Ukraine wore a surreal look. The western narrative
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Recently, a string of prominent multinational corporations including electronics maker Foxconn Group and communications products supplier Wistron group, are withdrawing from the Indian market. These companies are on a long list of
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Justin Trudeau, deemed the ‘sexiest man’ and holding a prominent position in Canada, is the epitome of hypocrisy. Despite being brought down by President Xi Jinping for
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SETTING UP OF THE UNITED NATIONS Due to the tensions that have arisen in the US, China, and Russia in particular threatening peace and tranquility in the rest of the world question
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In a significant step towards reinforcing their longstanding friendship and bilateral ties, Prime Minister of India warmly welcomed President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his delegation to India. The visit marks President Wickremesinghe’s one
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Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Moscow last month and, on his way out, told President Putin: “We discussed issues that will change the world as it has been for the last hundred
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The concept of “de-risking” peddled by the United States is based on the same old logic of “decoupling” as the world’s sole superpower continues its tireless efforts to thwart China’s development. Don’t
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There were so many contentious issues at last week’s NATO summit in Vilnius, along with a large cast of colorful characters—Zelensky, Biden, Erdogan, to name a few—to play out the drama that
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The NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania concluded without any tangible progress towards peace. Instead, it appeared more like a display of unity to perpetuate and intensify conflicts between Russia, Ukraine, and NATO,
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In a gesture of appreciation and mutual respect, the Deputy High Commissioner of the Indian High Commission in Colombo, Vinod Kurian Jacob, recently paid a farewell call on the State Minister of
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On Monday, while delivering the keynote address at the annual China Business Summit held in Auckland, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins weighed in on the power dynamic in the Indo-Pacific. New Zealand’s estimation
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At Kampala’s Nakawa market, Lovisa Nabisubi scoops charcoal from a bag and packs it into tins ready for customers. Her bare hands, feet, and clothes are stained black from hours of dealing
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It’s not surprising that Washington’s economic approach to China has shifted from “decoupling” to “de-risking” or “diversifying critical supply chains.” The change in rhetoric is nothing new, just old wine in a
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