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Echoes of India in faraway Greece

Academically, I am from a science background. Dates, years and odd names of emperors were never my cup of tea. Still, some interesting stories stayed etched in my memory, one of which was of King Porus, telling the victorious Emperor Alexander, that he (Alexander), should treat him (Porus), as one king treats another.

No requests for UN Security Council meeting

There have been no requests for a Security Council meeting on the situation between India and Pakistan, according to UN Mission of Greece, which holds the presidency this month.

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.

Cyprus Talks

The division of Cyprus remains one of the most enduring geopolitical challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean. The island's complex history ~ marked by conflict, foreign intervention, and national aspirations ~ creates a convoluted backdrop against which any attempts at reconciliation must be assessed.