India, China, and How Not to Save the Brahmaputra
India is escalating tensions with China over the Brahmaputra River by adopting a 'dam-for-dam' strategy, opting for confrontational infrastructure development instead of diplomatic engagement. This ap
Modi, Trump discuss importance of keeping Strait of Hormuz open
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the critical need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open during a recent phone call, with India explicitly supporting de-escal
Israeli defences questioned as Iran continues to cause damage
Recent Iranian missile strikes have inflicted damage within Israel, prompting significant scrutiny and raising serious questions regarding the efficacy of Israel's renowned air defense systems. This d
Ukraine nationals detained in India: Is Russia involved?
Indian authorities have detained six Ukrainians and one American, accusing them of aiding insurgent groups near the India-Myanmar border, a move Ukraine suggests is politically motivated. This comes a
Pakistan leans on US and Iran ties to emerge as potential peacebroker
Pakistan is strategically leveraging its unique diplomatic position, maintaining direct ties with both the U.S. and Iran, to emerge as a potential mediator in the Iran war. This initiative, built on a
U.S. awaits Iran's response on peace summit as Israel watches warily
The U.S. and regional mediators are awaiting Iran's response regarding high-level peace talks as early as Thursday, a move President Trump is reportedly keen on, even as Israel watches warily. This di
Lessons for Singapore From Trump’s War in Iran
The ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has shattered the United Arab Emirates' long-held stability, with Iran targeting the nation due to its strong U.S. security partnership, leading to economic d
The Israeli military wants several more weeks to fight Iran war, officials say
The Israeli military seeks several more weeks to achieve its war goals against Iran, despite U.S. efforts to broker a ceasefire and President Trump's declaration of "productive" talks—which Iran denie
How North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Is Using the Iran War to Justify His Nuclear Arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is leveraging the ongoing Iran war to publicly justify his nation's nuclear arsenal as a necessary defense against perceived American aggression, a stance amplified by
Pakistan leans on US and Iran ties to emerge as potential peacebroker
Pakistan is strategically leveraging its unique diplomatic position, maintaining direct ties with both the U.S. and Iran, to emerge as a potential mediator in the Iran war. This initiative, built on a
Modi, Trump discuss importance of keeping Strait of Hormuz open
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the critical need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open during a recent phone call, with India explicitly supporting de-escal
Red or Blue? How party ID codes our positions on foreign policy
American foreign policy opinions are increasingly polarized along party lines, a trend that has intensified over decades, according to the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. While bipartisan agreement
Why Bangladeshi Villagers Are Worried About the Iran-US War
Despite being geographically distant, rural Bangladesh faces significant repercussions from the Iran-US conflict due to its reliance on remittances from migrant workers in the Persian Gulf. The escala
‘Operation Hidden Hand’: Iran-Russia military axis comes into view
Reports suggest a deepening Russia-Iran military axis, with Russia potentially providing targeting data and advanced ISR capabilities to Iran, leading to more precise Iranian strikes against US forces
Iran Is Becoming America’s Ukraine
The United States' involvement in Iran is increasingly mirroring the attritional conflict seen in Ukraine, particularly with a focus on energy infrastructure, raising concerns across multiple sources
Iran’s Minorities Will Pay the Price for Trump’s War
As the Iranian regime faces internal and external pressures, its minorities are likely to become scapegoats, a consequence exacerbated by the collapse of Iran's deterrence strategy. While the regime s
New Zealand to give cash payments to some low income families as global fuel crisis worsens
New Zealand is set to provide weekly cash payments to nearly 150,000 low-income families starting April 1st, a move aimed at alleviating financial strain caused by surging global fuel prices. This pol
Russia fires nearly 400 drones at Ukraine with signs its spring offensive has started
Russia has launched a massive drone and missile assault on Ukraine, deploying nearly 400 drones in what appears to signal the commencement of its anticipated spring offensive. This widespread attack,
Take Shorter Showers: South Korea Kicks Off an Energy-Saving Drive
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has initiated a national energy-saving campaign, drawing parallels between the current energy crisis, exacerbated by the Iran war, and past national emergencies l
Taiwan Debates Military Spending as Choices Over U.S. and China Loom
Taiwan's Nationalist Party faces internal strife this week as lawmakers debate increased defense spending aimed at countering Beijing's escalating military power. This comes amidst complex choices for