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As global cocoa prices hit record highs, farmers in Africa are still losing out
It appears that those who cultivate the precious beans producing chocolate do not have much power to influence the price outcome.
Deutsche Welle
West Asia
Israel’s diversionary attack on Iran has set off a new security crisis in West Asia
The standoff has shattered Israel’s strategic superiority, exposed its dependence on the US, and heightened the risk of a nuclear conflict.
Talmiz Ahmad
Parliamentary Election
Maldivians give Muizzu a clear mandate and control over Parliament
While many voters are registered with opposing parties, they seem to have preferred to give Muizzu a chance to complete his agenda.
R.K. Radhakrishnan
Gaza War
Will the Gaza conflict mark a shift towards a multipolar order?
With the US’ credibility as a regional security guarantor fading, West Asia might see increased diplomatic engagement from China and Russia.
Talmiz Ahmad
Economic Perspectives
Thames Water and the collapse of neoliberal privatisation
In the 1980s, the company’s privatisation signified a dramatic turn in economic policy due to neoliberalism.
C.P. Chandrasekhar
South Asia
Is India losing the goodwill of its neighbours?
The rise in anti-India sentiments may have even left the field open for China to take advantage of the situation.
Pranay Sharma
West Asia
Palestinian Authority’s declining influence portends more trouble for Gaza
This is compounded by US financial cuts and internal challenges of corruption, limited autonomy, and a shattered political structure.
Shubhda Chaudhary
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Another ‘India Out’ campaign, this time in Bangladesh
The anti-India campaign after Sheikh Hasina’s re-election now shows signs of dying out because of the ambiguity of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
Pranay Sharma
A new dawn in Turkish politics as Erdogan’s dominance unravels
With Erdogan’s party reassessing its position in light of its defeat in local elections, political opposition stands on the threshold of a new era.
Iftikhar Gilani
In Britain, the Establishment confronts the Movement
The chasm between Britain’s political class and majority of voters on the Palestine issue raises the prospect of a full-blown crisis of legitimacy.
Susan Ram
Is Pakistan undergoing a reset in army-civilian ties?
As the army realises the folly of its political interventions, Pakistan hopes for a tentative military-civilian equilibrium to strengthen democracy.
Kesava Menon
White House race heats up with Joe Biden and Donald Trump all set for rematch
Between an “elderly man with a poor memory” and a twice-impeached tycoon, the US gears up for a vicious and drawn-out election in 2024.
Frontline News Desk
Can Pakistan’s fragmented mandate pave the way for a national charter of democracy?
Despite political crisis, historic voter turnout offers a chance for rival parties to unite behind democratic principles and curb military influence.
Nazir Ahmad Mir,
Muneeb Yousuf
India’s balancing act: Navigating the evolving geopolitics of the Indian Ocean and the Indo-Pacific
As the Gaza war spills into Red Sea impacting trade and security, India navigates complex alliances and its own strategic interests in Indian Ocean.
Talmiz Ahmad
Indian Ocean: By the numbers
The Indian Ocean Region is at the centre of global commerce.
Talmiz Ahmad
Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa claims ‘foreign conspiracy’ ousted him in 2022
Gotabaya launches explosive memoir, painting himself as victim and stoking comeback rumours ahead of national elections.
R.K. Radhakrishnan
A new anti-India campaign in Bangladesh puts Indian influence in focus
A group of Bangladeshis has launched an “India out” campaign that accuses India of interfering in its neighbour’s politics.
Deutsche Welle
Angry protests: Why are French farmers so powerful?
Farmers in France wield a lot of political power, for historical and contemporary reasons. This poses certain risks.
Deutsche Welle
How farmers’ protests in Europe and India share common ground
Farmers in both regions are fighting against urban bias in agricultural policies, and for a role in shaping a sustainable future for farming.
Pritam Singh
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