Opinion

Abe’s protégé set to become Japan’s first woman PM: What Takaichi’s rise means for the island nation

Sanae Takaichi, a protégé of Shinzo Abe, is set to become Japan’s first woman prime minister, but her real test begins as she inherits an economic crisis and political instability, and must lead in a male-dominated politics

When the world faces a skill shortage, India can bridge the gap

India is uniquely positioned to fill the growing global skill shortage, with demand soaring in countries like Russia, Japan, Israel, and beyond, as the world faces a projected talent shortfall of over 85 million by 2030

How Putin’s Valdai speech was a message to Europe and his domestic audience

In his speech at the Valdai Discussion Club, the Russian president gave no sign of readiness for compromise, terming the war as a defensive struggle against Western hegemony

Why Trump shouldn’t double down on Biden’s failed Bangladesh strategy

Rather than take Muhammad Yunus’ excuses and explanations at face value, Trump and Marco Rubio should break with the naïve and failed policies of Biden

Quad will survive the Trumpian storm

Beyond President Trump’s erratic behavior in equating foes and friends, the United States, in various capacities, has made important statements and observations regarding the stability of the Indo-Pacific and the role of the Quad

Global conflicts test the resilience of Indian agricultural exports

India needs a comprehensive, forward-looking strategy that protects farmers, cushions exporters, and shields the economy from shocks that originate far beyond its borders

Rajnath Singh’s stern warning to Pakistan and the strategic importance of Sir Creek sector

The Defence Minister warned that any attempt by Pakistan to intrude into the Sir Creek sector would be met with a decisive response, one that could change both its history and geography

Afghan foreign minister’s Delhi visit: A watershed moment in India’s Taliban 2.0 policy

India must maintain a pragmatic, cautious approach to advance its interests and check rival powers without overlooking human rights concerns under the Taliban rule

How Pakistan-Saudi defence pact will trigger Islamic competition in West Asia

Pakistan signed a bilateral defence cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, whose prime place in the ummah Turkey has been coveting

From crisis to construction: Nepal’s fight for democratic stability post Gen Z protests

Nepal’s political leadership must seize this moment and forge a path of principled reform

From East Turkestan to Tibet: 76 years of China’s colonial domination

Seventy-five years after the founding of the People’s Republic of China, East Turkestan, Tibet, and Southern Mongolia remain under siege

A Gandhi for our times: Reclaiming ahimsa and truth in a violent world

Today, as wars rage in Ukraine, Gaza, and many parts of the world, the relevance of Gandhi’s creed is more than a matter of curiosity; it is a fundamental ethical challenge to a world adrift in violence, polarisation, and institutional paralysis

The H-1B Visa fallout: When populism meets partnership

Washington needs to contemplate and recalibrate its actions if it values the US-India partnership

Why Vladimir Putin is openly challenging Nato

Russia is using its decades-old Reflexive Control theory to end the Ukraine War on its terms as an unreliable and reckless Donald Trump has weakened Nato