Politics

When Big Business Bleeds Into Politics

Business House Shenanigans Challenge the Government, Testing Its Stability

How the US–China reset recasts the QUAD

With the shift in US–China relations, India is emerging as the strategic cog in the US wheel, Pakistan as a tactical partner, NATO as the anchor of the Atlantic alliance, and QUAD countries as a tool to serve the Indo‑Pacific.

Justice and Perception: When Courtroom Conduct Clouds Credibility

Kejriwal–Justice Sharma clash underscores how both legal strategy and judicial choices can shape public trust in institutional neutrality.

Choke Points Choking Global Trade: Tolling of the ‘Hormuz Strait’?

U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and proposed Hormuz tolls heighten global energy, trade, and maritime security concerns amid fragile Gulf tensions.

Why Islamabad Talks Failed

The negotiations in Islamabad have failed, hardly surprising given that the positions of Iran, the United States, and Israel are miles apart.

The world order changes rapidly

Trump signals possible withdrawal from Iran conflict, Netanyahu dissatisfied, as Europe distances itself and AI-guided strikes escalate tensions in West Asia.

Why oil demand remains resilient amid quest for critical minerals

In the era of energy transition, oil will continue to retain its strategic importance because of geopolitical realities.

Responding to the US–Israel vs Iran War: Indonesia’s Board of Peace dilemma intensifies

The US–Israel vs Iran war is forcing Indonesia to reassess its Gaza Board of Peace stance, balancing neutrality, public pressure, and support for Palestine.

Indian courts must be mindful of judicial limits in electoral matters

The Supreme Court’s intervention in the West Bengal SIR dispute must not be so deep as to adversely affect the electoral process.

Thailand’s conservatives consolidate power after 2026 snap polls

Bhumjaithai’s election win and coalition deal signal a resurgence of establishment politics, shaped by border tensions, nationalist rhetoric and unresolved constitutional reform.