Politics

Europe’s red line: It’s politicians versus people over Gaza

As Israel’s attacks continue, European leaders tighten repression at home to silence protests that signal a widening gulf between governments and their people

Why is China so desperate to control the choice of successor of Dalai Lama? Will it succeed?

Chinese government in an attempt to de-legitimise the Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama, has even gone to the extent of changing the region’s name to Xizang

Broken promises, rising risks: The collapse of US–Iran nuclear talks

The US must treat Iran’s nuclear programme separately from its regional activities and Iran must pair its calls for sovereignty with genuine transparency and restraint

How stable is Trump engineered peace?

The durability of peace depends on shared beliefs, not on the fear of the U.S.

India’s economic growth masks a deeper malaise

Robust economic objectives can be achieved not just by spouting numbers but when growth is equitable

Negotiating realities in frosty India-Bangladesh relations

New Delhi must deal cautiously but firmly with the Muhammad Yunus-led regime’s creeping authoritarianism

This war could kill millions and change the world

Israel wants to drag US in this war with Iran. If US enters the war then its impact will be felt across generations

Bihar yearning for change but the election is wide open

The Bharatiya Janata Party has successfully positioned itself as the chief custodian of Indian nationalism, but that is unlikely to help it electorally in Bihar

How India can tackle the scourge of misinformation

To counter the dangerous trend of misinformation, India needs to deal with low digital literacy, poor implementation of laws, and encourage critical thinking

Counting castes, counting inequalities in India

A caste census could pave the way for fair and targeted policies, equitable resource allocation and meaningful affirmative action