How the Middle East Became an Arena for Putin’s Power Struggle with the US
Russia's share of global arms exports had declined before the Ukraine invasion, mainly due to reduced imports by India, the largest purchaser of Russian weaponry.
Sri Lankan Minister Calls for Overhaul of Global Political and Economic Architecture
Read: Sri Lanka to Allow Indian Rupee in Local Transactions
Sri Lanka and Turkey
Praising the historical ties between Sri Lanka and Turkey dating back to the 11th century, Balasuriya highlighted the need to enhance economic relations between the two countries.
Turkish Influence Expands: Turkey-Somalia Maritime Agreement in the Horn of Africa
will cooperate with police forces and maritime security in Puntland, which borders Somaliland and has a coast on both the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.
Brazil Calls for UN Reform as It Assumes G20 Presidency
Read: Why Can't the United Nations Be Reformed?
Expanding the UN Security Council
One of the key proposals put forth by Brazil involves expanding the UN Security Council, allowing for the inclusion of more countries from Africa, Latin America, India, Germany, and Japan.
US Sanctions Threat Causes Disruption in Turkish-Russian Trade
Russia, a major crude and diesel exporter to Turkey, has faced similar payment problems with other countries, affecting oil supplies to India and complicating those to the United Arab Emirates and China.
Global Gas Market: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Led by China and India, the region’s overall gas demand was 2.
Russia and China Celebrate Record $227 Billion Trade Volume
The statement highlighted the commitment of both countries to increase foreign policy coordination within multilateral structures such as the United Nations (UN), BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Asia’s Defense Spending Soars Amid Economic Slowdown
India is less interesting in in increasing defense budget
However, not every country is following this trend.
The Houthi Gambit in the Red Sea: Victors, Vanquished, and What Lies Beyond
Yet, the future of this alternative remains uncertain, as Houthi attacks occasionally extend to the western part of the Indian Ocean.
Understanding the Iran-Pakistan Standoff and Its Futility
Wind back to February 25, 2019, when Indian jets launched “surgical strikes” in Pakistan’s Azad Kashmir province.
Russia Has Strategic Ties with Saudi Arabia and the UAE
As a result of the arrest warrant, for example, Putin did not attend the recent BRICS summit in South Africa or the G20 summit in India.
The Congressional Grilling of U.S. University Presidents and Israel
Republican Representative Jim Banks of Indiana asked why Roger Waters, former member of Pink Floyd, who has been outspoken in his support for Palestine, gave a speech at the festival and why this speech was not prevented.
Maldives and China Forge Strategic Partnership Amidst Regional Shifts
he diplomatic landscape in the Indian Ocean region witnessed a significant development as China and the Maldives solidified their relationship through a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
Germany: No Objection to Eurofighter Sales to Saudi Arabia
Read: Saudi Arabia Green-Lights an Economic Corridor Connecting India with Europe
A significant shift in German foreign policy
The geopolitical landscape in the Middle East has been further complicated by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
UN Report: Modest Growth Recovery Anticipated for Europe, but Challenges Persist
The European Union (EU) is expected to experience an average growth of 1.2% in 2024, a modest improvement from 0.5%…
The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation Around the World
Read: Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017The author skillfully connects the dots, illustrating how Israel's ethno-nationalistic approach has become a global model, influencing governments such as Modi's in India where admiration for Israel’s actions in the West Bank influences their approach in regions like Kashmir.
China’s Approach to Palestine and the Future of the Global Order
At the same time, BRICS, one of the platforms where the Global South makes its voice heard, organized the "Special Summit on the Palestinian-Israeli Question" in November, in which all members except India participated at the level of heads of state.
Turkish-Russian Relations from Peter the Great to Putin
Russia's policy did not only consist of reaching the Mediterranean, the Indian Ocean, and the Red Sea.
Renewable Energy: 118 Countries Commit at COP28, Major Economies Hold Out
However, the commitment has notable absences, with Turkey, China, India, and South Africa—key players in global energy markets—yet to sign the pledge.
The Politics of Architecture: The Subtle Message of Buildings
Redefining the Heart of India's Capital
In the heart of India's capital, New Delhi, a major redevelopment initiative known as the Central Vista Redevelopment Project is transforming the city's government district.
