Russia-Ukraine war 2022

Dolgopolov -- from Ukrainian tennis star to warrior

From representing Ukraine in the Davis Cup to donning military uniform on the frontline, Alexandr Dolgopolov has undergone quite a transformation in the service of his beleaguered country.

How global energy market volatility impacted inflation in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has been facing persistent high inflation over the last one year

Death or Glory in Russia

Russia’s reversion to warlordism is fuelled by a religious fundamentalism.

A roller-coaster year comes to an end

Let us forge ahead with the lessons taught by 2022

A probable global recession and Bangladesh

Dread and anxiety over the possibility of a global recession are rising around the world right now.

Ethics on the Rocks

Ethical progress produces a beneficial form of dogmatism.

Peak Atlantic Unity?

European leaders are breathing a huge sigh of relief following the Republicans’ failure to achieve a 'red wave' in the US midterm elections.

How are LDCs faring with agricultural trade and food security?

LDCs are predominantly agricultural economies, but are also highly dependent on food imports.

Don't let world leaders put us through World War III

In a nuclear war, who struck first is irrelevant when we consider its consequences.

October 12, 2022
October 12, 2022

When currency, not arms, is the weapon of choice

The use of money for good and bad has a long history.

September 25, 2022
September 25, 2022

Significance of BIMSTEC during turbulent times

BIMSTEC countries have the potential for benefiting mutually and contributing to the global economy.

September 19, 2022
September 19, 2022

India’s long infatuation with Russia must end

Against the backdrop of China-Russia ties growing stronger, India must urgently review its geopolitical options.

September 17, 2022
September 17, 2022

Ukraine Is Palestine, Not Israel

By treating Israel’s colonisation of Palestine as a defensive struggle, Ukraine is validating its senseless aggression.

September 8, 2022
September 8, 2022

Is civilisation in decline, clashing or rejuvenating?

Rising uncertainties are making global compromise and cooperation more unlikely

September 7, 2022
September 7, 2022

Too many adversities await new UK PM

Given the enormity of the UK’s economic woes, the challenges she faces are multilayered and daunting.

September 4, 2022
September 4, 2022

Endgame in Ukraine: Reflections on Kissinger's disequilibrium

Despite the controversy, Kissinger’s statement on disequilibrium should be reckoned with.

August 20, 2022
August 20, 2022

Three globalisation shocks could hurt China and help India

The global shocks have proven to be particularly damaging for China because they have come on top of an ongoing, secular loss of competitiveness.

August 15, 2022
August 15, 2022

US-China tensions: Crossing the red lines to nuclear war

Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan, to some extent, has already crossed China’s red line.

August 8, 2022
August 8, 2022

A world in trouble, not just Bangladesh

Almost any major incident causes a ripple effect across the globe – a few ripples lasting longer and spreading further than the others.