Global Politics
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Politics of neutrality: Why countries have refused to take a stand against Russia
Non-alignment allows countries to avoid becoming entangled in the rising geopolitical tensions between the west and Russia.
Jose Caballero, The Conversation
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What are the differences between a populist leader and a dictator? Ancient Greeks have the answer
History lessons help us understand contemporary geopolitics better.
Edmund Stewart, The Conversation
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After Sri Lanka, will Nepal be stuck in a debt trap with China over One Belt One Road projects?
Political watchers have raised fears that China’s Belt and Road Initiative could be a Trojan horse for global domination through debt traps.
Jagannath Adhikari, The Conversation
Trending
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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Rights group PUCL seeks disqualification of PM Narendra Modi for hate speech in Rajasthan
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Fiction: Mahmud and Ayaz travel from Somnath to Kashmir as questions of citizenship arise
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Fasten your seat belts and prepare for a wild ride with Trump – and a divided US Congress
Democratic control of the Congress is likely to have significant impact on Trump’s foreign and defence policies.
Robert A. Manning
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Donald Trump’s move to exit nuclear treaty with Russia could push the world towards catastrophe
The US president should realise world politics is not commercial real estate and national security can’t be enhanced or rendered lawful by artful deal making.
Louis René Beres
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Smarting from China’s crackdown on dissidence, Hong Kong could get caught in trade war with US too
These tensions could undermine Hong Kong’s international status, driving foreign companies and finance houses elsewhere.
Philip Bowring
Video
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?
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Lira crisis: With $15 billion aid to Turkey, Qatar has snubbed long-time ally US once again
The move suggests that Qatar is willing to risk its close relationship with the US.
Nader Habibi, The Conversation
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Three questions Africa should ask to assess the success of the upcoming BRICS summit
The 10th BRICS Summit on July 25-27 will be judged by how it tackles the prevailing global political and structural challenges.
Danny Bradlow, The Conversation
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In Vietnam, Trump effectively passed the baton of global leadership to China’s Xi
Xi presents himself as a capable world leader who masters the world’s complex challenges that fail to interest Trump.
Nayan Chanda
The Reel
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative