Logo

Opinion

Fewer people will not save the planet

For decades, population growth has been portrayed as one of humanity's greatest environmental challenges. Policymakers, scientists, and environmentalists have often argued that a larger population places greater pressure on natural resources, increases energy demand, and accelerates carbon emissions.

Has Trump scuppered Israel’s W Asia plans?

It was Benjamin Netanyahu who pushed Donald Trump into the Iran conflict promising multiple gains, including regime change, degradation of the IRGC and surrender of Iran with just a short and swift bombing campaign.

Missing Link

India’s states are discovering an uncomfortable truth: economic growth and economic security are not the same thing.

Security Theatre

The unprecedented security surrounding the re-conducted NEET-UG examination may ultimately be remembered for what it revealed rather than what it prevented.

When education fails youth

India stands at a paradoxical crossroads. As one of the world’s youngest nations with a massive demographic dividend, it confronts a swelling army of educated but unemployed youth.

Iran’s role

As the escalation of the year-long conflict in West Asia in the wake of Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack on Israel increases the risk of an inter-state war, analysts debate over a plausible explanation for the ongoing confrontation between Israel and Iran.

Emerging Alliance

The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian marks a significant turning point in global geopolitics, illustrating the deepening ties between two nations that share common adversaries in the West.

Uncertain stimulus

China’s recent pledge to significantly ramp up fiscal stimulus marks an important step in addressing its sluggish economic growth.

Civil Society’s role

Two civil society movements in the last quarter of a century shook the conscience of the nation.

West Asia Challenge

On October 7, last year, Hamas’ attack on Israel marked a turning point in West Asia’s geopolitical landscape.