Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa’s main problem has been the integration of rival ethnic groups like the Druze, Kurds, Alawites, and Christians, who have their historic grievances and fear Sunni Arab domination
There is no plan for the day after. The disgruntled Iranian diaspora and global media organisations joined the Western chorus against the conservative Islamic regime, as if bombing Iran could effect any credible change—other than causing more mayhem and destruction
New Delhi has clearly articulated its approach with a more robust Neighbourhood First policy, but the ball is in Dhaka’s court. Tarique Rahman must make the right choices to steer Bangladesh onto a development path
As Southeast Asia becomes increasingly contested by the superpowers, the regional majors are looking for collaboration with a benign power, as well as significant business and security opportunities.
The Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth has emerged as a unique institution that upholds parliamentary independence and is non-partisan, even as it derives much from the Westminster system and traditions, and underscores the neutrality and authority of speakers.
Anil Trigunayat India and the European Union are accelerating their strategic partnership amid global uncertainty, aiming to conclude and possibly sign a long-pending free trade agreement. Deepening political, economic, and technological ties reflect a pragmatic convergence of interests and a…