Trump Administration Claims Iran Victory — But Is It Just Spin?
Two months into the conflict with Iran, the Trump administration is working overtime to sell the narrative of a decisive American victory. Officials insist…
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Why Fossil Fuel Talks Must Balance Idealism with Pragmatism
The recent high-level discussions in Santa Marta, Colombia — hosted in a historic coal port — have once again spotlighted the global push to…
Russia-Iran Strategic Partnership: A Bulwark of Multipolarity Amid West Asian Turmoil
The deepening cooperation between Russia and Iran stands out as a defining development in the West Asian Geopolitics. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s high-level…
A Generation Interrupted: The Hidden Cost of Bandhs and Prolonged Protests on Education in Manipur
Manipur has long been marked by a culture of protest, where bandhs and general strikes are frequently used as tools of political expression. While…
Trump’s Gunboats in Hormuz Will Not End the War with Iran
President Donald Trump’s order for American forces to “shoot and kill” Iranian small boats in the Strait of Hormuz will not end the war…
A Rare Chance for Myanmar to End Its Long Nightmare Now
Five years after the 2021 political upheaval that threw Myanmar into chaos, President Min Aung Hlaing has taken a bold and timely step. In…
From Chinese Cameras to Indian Eyes: Who Really Controls India’s Surveillance?
India is quietly replacing one set of watchful eyes with another. The government’s new rules on CCTV systems — stricter certification, mandatory origin disclosure,…
Trump’s “Last Chance”Ultimatum to Iran: Bluff, Leverage, or the Real Edge?
US President Donald Trump struck sharply divergent notes on Sunday. He warned he could knock out every single power plant and bridge in Iran.…
Ambulances and Hospitals in the Line of Fire in Manipur
In Manipur, a heartbreaking new low has been reached. The very places meant to heal wounds and save lives — hospitals and ambulances —…
Delimitation must stay away from Women Reservation Bill
The recent defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, along with the linked Delimitation Bill in Parliament, is a historic reminder for Indian…
The Uranium Handover That Iran Swears Never Happened
President Donald Trump made a bold claim from the White House on April 16, 2026. He told reporters that Iran has agreed to hand…
Can Trump Really Pressure Xi the Way He Does Others?
US President Donald Trump recently claimed that Beijing has agreed not to supply weapons to Iran. At the same time, he vowed to permanently…