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The Rohingya crisis reflects a grave global humanitarian failure, with over a million people displaced and inadequate international response. Despite severe persecution and civil war in Myanmar, global powers and institutions have failed to act decisively. Urgent, coordinated efforts are needed to uphold human rights, deliver aid, and ensure long-term solutions for displaced populations.

By Submarine cables form the backbone of global digital communication but are increasingly vulnerable to geopolitical competition, espionage, and sabotage, particularly by China through its Digital Silk Road strategy. China's rapid expansion in undersea cable infrastructure has raised global security concerns, with incidents near Taiwan and Europe pointing to possible hybrid threats. View More Beneath the Surface: Submarine Cables and Strategic Competition

By Submarine cables form the backbone of global digital communication but are increasingly vulnerable to geopolitical competition, espionage, and sabotage, particularly by China through its Digital Silk Road strategy. China's rapid expansion in undersea cable infrastructure has raised global security concerns, with incidents near Taiwan and Europe pointing to possible hybrid threats. View More Beneath the Surface: Submarine Cables and Strategic Competition

Donald Trump's return to the White House in 2025 has shaken up transatlantic security once more. NATO has been the main part of European defence for decades, with the US providing important guarantees. Trump's renewed focus on his "America First" doctrine, which treats alliances as business contracts instead of long-term partnerships, makes people question what Washington has promised.

By Submarine cables form the backbone of global digital communication but are increasingly vulnerable to geopolitical competition, espionage, and sabotage, particularly by China through its Digital Silk Road strategy. China's rapid expansion in undersea cable infrastructure has raised global security concerns, with incidents near Taiwan and Europe pointing to possible hybrid threats. View More Beneath the Surface: Submarine Cables and Strategic Competition

The 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro signaled a shift toward a multipolar world, with the Global South asserting its role in global governance. BRICS is challenging Western dominance by promoting inclusive, development-focused alternatives in finance, trade, and diplomacy. With expansion and growing unity, it offers a new model of cooperation rooted in mutual respect and sovereignty. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is on an official visit to India.

By The 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro signaled a shift toward a multipolar world, with the Global South asserting its role in global governance. BRICS is challenging Western dominance by promoting inclusive, development-focused alternatives in finance, trade, and diplomacy. With expansion and growing unity, it offers a new model of cooperation rooted in mutual respect and sovereignty. View More BRICS and the Rise of a New Global Order

By Submarine cables form the backbone of global digital communication but are increasingly vulnerable to geopolitical competition, espionage, and sabotage, particularly by China through its Digital Silk Road strategy. China's rapid expansion in undersea cable infrastructure has raised global security concerns, with incidents near Taiwan and Europe pointing to possible hybrid threats. View More Beneath the Surface: Submarine Cables and Strategic Competition

The 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro signaled a shift toward a multipolar world, with the Global South asserting its role in global governance. BRICS is challenging Western dominance by promoting inclusive, development-focused alternatives in finance, trade, and diplomacy. With expansion and growing unity, it offers a new model of cooperation rooted in mutual respect and sovereignty.

By BRICS offers India a strategic platform to promote its developmental goals, maintain strategic autonomy, and influence global governance reforms. However, internal divisions, China's dominance, and rapid expansion pose significant challenges. India must proactively shape BRICS to preserve its relevance as a cooperative Global South platform. View More India Navigating BRICS