The U.S. Donald Rumsfeld (1932-2021): Unapologetic warmonger John Cherian Donald Rumsfeld (1932-2021) will be remembered for his role in the U.S.’ occupation of Afghanistan in 2001 and Iraq in 2003, and as one who showed no
U.S., G7 & NATO Biden revives Western alliance, slams China & Russia John Cherian United States President Joseph Biden attempted to close ranks at the G7 and NATO summits by emphasising on multilateralism while continuing with his p
Iran The conservative Ebrahim Raisi wins the Iranian presidential election and will take office in August John CherianEbrahim Raisi, Iran’s President-elect, faces U.S. sanctions on his “human rights record” and a travel ban to that country. But many observers believe
Africa The Sahel region of Africa is experiencing a spiral of jehadi activity, political instability and violence John CherianThe Sahel region in Africa faces an increase in jehadi activity, political uncertainty and violence, as demonstrated most recently by the second coup
ISRAEL End of the Netanyahu eraJohn Cherian Disparate parties come together to form the new anti-Likud coalition government denying Benjamin Netanyahu yet another stint in office. In the power-s
Opposition to Israeli belligerence Israeli attack on Gaza sparks global outrageJohn CherianIsrael’s attack on the Gaza Strip evokes unprecedented worldwide condemnation but right-wing regimes stand by it, while several Democratic leaders urg
West Asia Savaging the Gaza Strip John Cherian Israel targets the defenceless population of Gaza on the direct orders of Benjamin Netanyahu, who is desperately trying to cling on to power. After a
U.S.-China U.S. gathers allies to form a coalition against ChinaJohn CherianThe Biden administration’s anti-China rhetoric is getting louder, while its military and economic sabre-rattling gets a boost from Australia, India an
Afghanistan Withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan is turning out to be a complicated affairJohn CherianThe complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan before September 11 is turning out to be a complicated affair amid fears of Taliban supremacy
A hat-trick in VenezuelaJOHN CHERIANWith his resounding victory in the Venezuelan presidential referendum on August 15, Hugo Chavez consolidates his position as the people's President. P
Nuclear Tests The BJP's BombsSUKUMAR MURALIDHARAN JOHN CHERIANThe nuclear tests by the BJP-led Government have irrevocably altered India's strategic doctrine, undermined its policy of constructive engagement with
COVID-19 Update Second Wave The B.1.617 variant of COVID-19 that emerged in India is spreading to South Asia and beyondJohn CherianAs the COVID-19 variant that emerged in India last year spreads beyond its borders, the epicentre of the pandemic shifts from Latin America to South A
Can there be something such as an honest critic? The critic is a persona largely missing from India’s classical music and dance scene.
SlideshowOut at seaThe month-long fishing trips of migrant fishermen at Veraval port in Gujarat are the stuff of adventure, endurance, and life lessons.
