For an entire generation of Americans, the sight of the Soviet Sputnik satellite passing overhead became a symbol of technological vulnerability. The first artificial satellite launched a space race that ultimately saw
“Ordered disorder, planned caprice,And dehumanized humanity…” ~ Brecht (The Exception and the Rule) A group of monks, led by veteran trade unionist Muruththettuwe Ananda thero, are planning to hold a sangha
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The fragile state of the Western alliance was on full display at the Munich Security Conference, where Marco Rubio delivered an urgent message to European leaders: the United States does not want
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In a quiet complex near the lush grounds of Singapore Botanic Gardens, an international team of analysts is racing against time to confront what they describe as the most rapidly evolving threat
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A quiet but consequential realignment is unfolding across West and Central Africa. As traditional security partners scale back their presence and resources, analysts say China is moving to fill what many describe
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Western officials have accused China of expanding its support for Russia in the war against Ukraine, warning that the growing cooperation could further complicate diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and strain
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The rare appearance by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the State Duma is always a special occasion to read the tea leaves in Russian politics. The salience here, to my mind, lies in
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un conducted an on-site inspection of a major memorial project under construction, underscoring the importance of honoring the country’s military legacy and reinforcing national unity through historical
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Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered an expansive message of national confidence and continuity during a Spring Festival reception in Beijing, using the Lunar New Year celebration to emphasize China’s economic resilience, governance
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India has approved the purchase of an additional batch of missiles for its Russian-made air defense system, signaling a significant expansion of its strategic capabilities amid evolving regional security challenges. The decision,
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Sri Lanka significantly reduced its expenditure on imported fish and fish products during the first nine months of 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Marine Resources,
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One of international cricket’s most anticipated rivalries takes centre stage today as India faces Pakistan in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa International Stadium, with authorities rolling
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“Religions had learned long ago that a human mind facing the terrifying prospect of eternal nothingness would believe almost anything. Timor mortis est pater religionis, Langdon mused, recalling the ancient saying made
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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a sweeping victory in the 12 February 2026 elections, securing 212 of 300 parliamentary seats. This victory represents not merely a change of government. It is
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Philippe Sands’s 38 Londres Street is ostensibly an investigation into two notorious men—Augusto Pinochet and Walther Rauff—but its deeper subject is something far more unsettling: the astonishing durability of impunity. Sands has
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A sweeping modernization drive led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has transformed daily life and skylines, but economic realities, scaled-back megaprojects, and lingering political concerns are raising questions about whether the
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