Analysis

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Articles are around 800-1000 words covering any topic in international affairs.

19 Aug 2025
The latest news about the likely German and British joint military project to develop the "Super-Taurus" missile system indicates the
18 Aug 2025
Australia’s productivity debate is stuck on hours and wages. The bigger lever is regulatory clarity for AI—paired with a practical
18 Aug 2025
The promise of a global plastics treaty has once again stalled, with negotiations ending without agreement or textual progress. While
18 Aug 2025
President Donald Trump’s recent executive order imposing a 50 percent tariff on Indian imports—25 percent initially, with an additional 25
15 Aug 2025
Jaishankar’s July 2025 trip to Beijing marked the first high-level India–China engagement since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, symbolising a
14 Aug 2025
Burkina Faso’s interim president, Ibrahim Traoré, has reignited Pan-African consciousness with a bold anti-imperialist agenda rooted in self-reliance, resource nationalism,
14 Aug 2025
Indonesia’s growing economic alignment with BRICS partners masks a more nuanced defence strategy—one that cultivates ties with both Washington and
13 Aug 2025
Australia’s Antarctic presence—vital for science and climate security—has been overshadowed by other strategic priorities, leaving influence at risk. Without sustained
12 Aug 2025
Global efforts to curb plastic pollution are nearing a decisive moment, with negotiations for a binding international treaty entering their
11 Aug 2025
Often described as paradise on earth and the “abode of gods,” Kashmir has long stood as a symbol of cultural
11 Aug 2025
The tariff deal between the EU and US signals a major setback for Europe’s autonomy. Lack of political power in
08 Aug 2025
Donald Trump’s imposition of steep tariffs and sanctions on Brazil marks a dramatic escalation in US interference in a key