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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.

Region in turmoil

The escalating conflict in West Asia, particularly the clashes involving Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran, signals the beginning of a potentially far-reaching regional crisis.

False Prophets

Psephology, the study of elections and voting, came into its own in India, after journalist and economist Prannoy Roy, writing for a weekly magazine, correctly predicted the outcome of the 1984 General Elections.

Strategic options before Israel

I srael stands like a steady rock in the midst of choppy seas. Post its retaliation of the 7 October 2023 attacks, it has almost completely destroyed Gaza and ‘claims’ to have annihilated Hamas as also its ability to wage war.

Nothing new in the American elections

From tight races and polarised electorates to variations between the Electoral College and the popular vote, the forthcoming U.S. 2024 presidential election is not going to be much different from the American elections of the past.

Strategic Renewal

The high-level talks between the Maldives’ President Mohamed Muizzu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi mark a significant turning point in the relationship between the two Indian Ocean neighbours.