Articles

Contexts and Questions Around the UK’s New Protect Duty

The United Kingdom’s counterterrorism framework is about to be dramatically extended – but with what consequences and for whom?

Observing Kashmir’s first Post-Autonomy Elections

Martin Duffy • Oct 30 2024 • Articles

It remains to be seen how post-election politics may play out, especially as these post-autonomy polls offer no solution for the geopolitical predicament that is Kashmir.

Equal Voices, Shared Futures: Reforming the UN at a Critical Crossroads

Mazlum Özkan • Oct 28 2024 • Articles

A system dominated by historically controversial powers is no longer capable of delivering the peace and security the world so desperately needs.

India’s Health and Climate Inequities: Navigating the Global North-South Divide

Vivek N.D. • Oct 28 2024 • Articles

Historical legacies of colonialism, extractive capitalism and current global governance structures have left India vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

Opinion – The Chagos Islands and the Triumph of Great Power Politics over Human Rights

Ra Mason and Suzanne Doyle • Oct 26 2024 • Articles

The return of the Chagos chain to Mauritius is nothing other than strategic goals taking precedence, with decolonisation serving as window dressing.

Opinion – The ‘Pizza Effect’ on Nations and Nationalism

Curtis Large • Oct 26 2024 • Articles

As re-enculturation retains its ability to shape collective imaginaries, it also offers itself to the durability of nations and nationalism.

Opinion – All Eyes on the Upcoming Meetings between Lula and Xi

Rafael R. Ioris • Oct 24 2024 • Articles

Should Chinese and Brazilian leaders find ways to work together for a shared future, a more dynamic and multidimensional partnership seems likely.

Opinion – The BNP’s Dilemma in Bangladesh’s New Political Landscape

Kazi A S M Nurul Huda • Oct 22 2024 • Articles

The BNP’s current diplomatic engagement with India embodies a complex struggle for identity, authority, and a meaningful connection with the electorate.

India’s QUAD Strategy

Aagya Gupta • Oct 22 2024 • Articles

India stands to derive significant benefits from the Quad, provided it can continue to navigate the complexities of its relationship with China.

Resolving the Ongoing Suppression of the Yazidis

Karzan Aziz Mahmood • Oct 20 2024 • Articles

With adequate support, the Yazidis have the potential to reconstruct their lives, safeguard their heritage, and seek justice for the acts they have suffered.

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