Analysis
We May Be Underestimating The Climate Risk to Crops
The risks of harvest failures in multiple global breadbaskets have been underestimated, according to a study that researchers said should be a "wake up call" about…
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Worsening Poll Uncertainty
IT seems that the ruling coalition has still not made up its mind about the election date, even though only four weeks are left for the…
Analysis
Why Ukraine Needs Cluster Munitions
US President Joe Biden’s decision to supply Ukraine with cluster munitions has drawn criticism from a strange collection of folk—some members of Congress, groups such as…
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Adapting to Changing Dynamics: Crafting a New US Strategy for Middle Eastern Politics
The Middle East, known for its vast resources, strategic importance, and geopolitical complexities, has historically been a focal point of international politics. However, recent developments have…
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Heat Waves in Bangladesh: Are We Learning Lessons from This Phenomenon?
This year has seen some of the warmest temperatures ever recorded in Bangladesh, with many heat waves that persist even now. According to the World Bank…
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Europe’s Rapidly Changing Security Map Bolsters NATO
Much media bandwidth has been taken up in the past year or so by the economic repercussions of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, the conflict is…
Analysis
In Mizoram, A Refugee Crisis Highlights Mizo Tribal Affinities and Hostility
Shared Zo identity has Mizos extending hospitality to Chin and Kuki-Chin refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh. More remarkable is that Chakmas, mistreated by the Mizo majority…
Analysis
Climate Nears Point of no Return as Land, Sea Temperatures Break Records: experts
The target of keeping long-term global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) is moving out of reach, climate experts say, with nations failing to set…
Analysis
Unknown Unknowns About Russian Coup
Donald Rumsfeld, former Secretary of Defense, once quipped: "there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns;…
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What is The Difference Between Nationalism and Patriotism?
During his presidency, Donald Trump said, “We’re putting America first … we’re taking care of ourselves for a change,” and then declared, “I’m a nationalist.” In…
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Generational Change in Nepali Politics
The Maoist story is the most eloquent in terms of political discussions, reports and reviews. Generational change has hardly been a subject of wide discussions in…
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Wagner Group — An Analysis
Wagner HQ (and technology center) is in St Petersburg and offices in Hong Kong and 20 African countries The Wagner Group, also known as PMC Wagner,…