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The disintegration of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in 1991 was a historic event that reshaped the geopolitical landscape. As the Soviet Union crumbled, giving way to the emergence of independent nations, a sense of loss and uncertainty permeated the region. Over the subsequent years, Russia, the largest successor state to the USSR, underwent significant […]
In the annals of history, few events stand out as starkly as the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962. Tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union reached a boiling point, bringing the world to the brink of nuclear war. This 13-day standoff had far-reaching implications, altering the course of the Cold War and
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The Israel-Hamas war is now spreading in the Red Sea. The Israel Defence Force initiated Operation Iron Swords on October 7, 2023, in response to a terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel. In a show of solidarity with Gaza, Houthi rebels from Yemen launched attacks on Israeli ships in the Red Sea. This development raised security
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In December 2023, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, while delivering a speech in Bengaluru, remarked, “The UN Security Council resembles an old club where a set of members is reluctant to relinquish control. They are determined to maintain their grip on the club, resisting the admission of new members and avoiding scrutiny of their practices.” This
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On December 6 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a daylong visit to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. In the UAE, Putin was greeted with a grand welcome featuring a 21-gun salute, and the Emirati national air show team skilfully depicted the Russian flag through a smoke trail. The following day, Putin played host to
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Turkey strive to become a leader of the Islamic world. In 2022, the United Nations accepted a new name for Turkey as Türkiye, after Ankara requested the United Nations to change the name. President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan in support of the name change said, “word Türkiye represents and expresses the culture, civilisation, and
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The Maldives is an archipelagic country in South Asia, situated in the Indian Ocean and officially known as the Republic of Maldives. India and the Maldives have established cordial relations across various domains, ranging from the economy to security. In the recently held elections in the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu emerged victorious. However, it is noteworthy
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Nepal, only Hindu Rashtra in the World before 2008, nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, has a rich cultural and religious heritage that has shaped its identity over centuries. For almost one decade (1996-2008) Nepal endured a civil war between the Monarchy and Maoist groups, which resulted in the transformation of Nepal from a
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The United States of America appears to be asserting its influence in Asia to discourage China, once again positioning itself as a prominent figure in the region. However, does this imply that the United States seeks peace in Asia? Not necessarily. The United States primarily prioritizes its own interests, succinctly captured by Henry Kissinger’s description
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The Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip has been going on now for forty days, which has fetched lots of responses across the globe. The most vocal being the Muslim World in condemnation of Israel’s retaliatory actions in Gaza. The de-facto leader of the Muslim World, Saudi Arabia has not taken any strong action against
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