Opinion

By Vanessa Badré   Like the air we breathe, peace does not typically command our attention until we lose it. That is why the study of peace is inextricably linked to that of war: it seeks to understand the root causes of conflict and illuminate...

By Shivaji Sarkar Rapid developments appear to be reshaping India’s regional landscape, hinting at a subtle yet significant realignment of strategic interests. These shifts could mark the early stages of a new regional balance — one that may open fresh avenues for India and alter...

By Francesca Mascha Klein & Laura Schäfer Amid rising geopolitical tensions, pressure to comply with climate obligations increasingly comes from courts. Earlier this year, both the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) issued landmark advisory opinions affirming that...

Piotr Opalinski The global order is undergoing profound transformation. The post-World War II system, historically anchored in US leadership and Western European institutions, is giving way to a complex, multipolar environment. Traditional mechanisms of global governance face pressure. In this context, India encounters both strategic...

Timothy Snyder When announcing an aggressive policy, US President Donald Trump typically offers some grotesque justification –a nonsensical fiction that is supposed to stick in our minds as a rationale for violence. The more we swallow these lies now, the harder it will be to...

By DK Giri Prime Minister Narendra Modi called 2026 the year of ASEAN-India Maritime Cooperation. Addressing virtually the 22nd ASEAN Summit held in Kuala Lumpur October 26, he said, “ASEAN is the main pillar of India’s Act East Policy” and a powerful foundation of global...

By Swastik Suman Satapathy Gold’s glow witnessed a dream run through most of 2025, with prices soaring to record highs ahead of Diwali as investors rushed to capture the rally. However, soon after the festive peak, the yellow metal saw a sharp correction, reminding investors...

By Yasobant Das The scourge of atrocities against women continues to plague societies worldwide, leaving deep scars that transcend generations. Two authors, Mumtaz and Madhu, have poignantly captured the essence of this shameful phenomenon in their works. Mumtaz, focusing on mass abuse of women in...

By Santosh Kumar Mohapatra On 4 October, in an executive order, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), approved revised consolidated guidelines for appointment of Whole Time Directors, Managing Directors, Executive Directors and Chairpersons in public sector insurance companies like the Life Insurance Corporation of...

By Sarit Kumar Rout C Caste as an institution has profound influence in shaping social life including marriage, occupation, faith and religious beliefs. This is deeply intertwined in the Hindu text Manusmriti. BR Ambedekar, the Indian philosopher and the constitution maker, denounced the fourfold caste...