The multilateral order, built on the debris of the Second World War, is no longer fit to address this situation. Global institutions are missing in action just when they are needed the most.
Both Hamas and the current Israeli government led by Benjamin Netanyahu are hoping that the other side will reject the deal.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has won the 18th parliamentary election. Narendra Modi is all set to become India’s Prime Minister for a third consecutive term. Let’s discuss what India's foreign policy priorities would be under Modi 3.0.
Trumpian populism has ensured that a convicted felon stands a good chance of emerging as the 47th president of the US.
Despite stating that it does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, China has made it an art to coerce countries that receive aid from it. Previously, China demanded deference from other countries to the “One China” policy with regard to Taiwan, Tibet and on its South China Sea disputes with South-East Asian nations.
On May 13, India and Iran formally signed a 10-year agreement for management and development of the strategically located Chabahar Port in southeastern Iran. Until now there has been an annual contract awarded to India Port Global Ltd (IPGL). Indian Minister of Shipping Sarbanand Sonowal travelled to Iran to witness the signing ceremony of this important connectivity initiative which provides access to Afghanistan and Central Asia as well as larger Eurasia and the Caucasus. However, this progress was quickly eclipsed by a sanctions warning from the US.
If Rafah, which Netanyahu calls the last bastion of Hamas, is fully invaded amid large-scale casualties, then the region may not see peace for years to come.