Need to Reassess Composite Nationalism
Composite Nationalism as espoused by Hussain Ahmad Madani in early 20th century, holds validity even today also, besides becoming more relevant and giving a new interpretation to nationalism.
Husain Ahmad Madani was a traditional Islamic scholar and a political activist, as well as an advocate of both a unified global Islamic polity and an Indian nation- state democracy, in which Muslims and non-Muslims were to consider one another as equal members of the same nation; and each of these aspects is demonstrated in […]
US Weapons for Beleaguered Russia courtesy Taliban
Indeed war and political circumstances can make you sleep with your enemy, and despite different ideologies they can also make opponents strange bedfellows.
As per the reports of the British media, Russia is eyeing weapons left by the hastily withdrawing US forces in 2021 in Afghanistan. To secure these arms Russian diplomats are reported to be wooing the Taliban elements of the caretaker government in Afghanistan. British tabloidThe Sun reported last week, citing a Telegram channel thata ‘Kremlin […]
American Push to Rejuvenate the Abraham Accords
The historic Abraham Accords may not have contributed substantially to resolving the political impasse, as expected between Israel and Arab nations, but they have been able to bolster the economic and trade relations in the region. It seems as if the United States has taken another step towards being a relevant player in the Middle […]
Biden’s Legal Troubles
Recent revelations that classified documents going back to President Joe Biden’s term as vice-president have been found in his private office and at his home, may become a political – and possibly legal – liability for the president. US President Biden’s own handling of classified materials is now under scrutiny given the revelations that documents […]
Assad, A Pariah No More
Russia, Turkiye and UAE have initiated plans to start talks with Basher Al-Assad, an unthinkable step till date, and establish peace once again in war torn Syria. It seems as if the pariah of the Arab world, Bashar Al-Assad may soon get a reprieve, as the global and regional powers rally together to forgive him […]
Saudi-Iran Ties on Mend
Recent developments in Saudi, Iran relations seems to be on an upswing and may lead to a better understanding amongst two old foes besides unfolding a new regional and global security paradigm.
It seems as if in this winter season, the ice between two largest Muslim countries i.e. Saudi Arabia and Iran, has started melting. One claims to be the leader of the Sunni domination, while the other is the Shiite leader. Though this difference doesn’t hold any importance in difference of opinion between the two on […]
Japan Announces Big Military Push
After Germany, Japan becomes the second country to overhaul its military in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war and increasing Chinese belligerence. It seems as if the Russia-Ukraine indirectly and the Chinese belligerence in the region directly has forced another country to give up its long-standing stand of being a non-military nation. Pacifist Japan has […]
Christianity in Question in Britain and America
Official census figures from Britain points to the falling number of Christians in the country, while in America a demand is growing to declare the country a Christian nation. Over the years, it was believed that Christianity was ebbing in the United Kingdom, but now the fear has been proved right. The figures made public […]
India To Stamp Its Legacy At G-20
Occupying the Presidency of the G-20 and UNSC offers India a unique chance to leave its legacy and make the voice of the Global South and developing world heard at these two august fora.
By assuming the Presidency of the G-20 and UNSC, for one year and one month respectively, for next one-year India gets a unique opportunity for the country to contribute to the global agenda on pressing issues of international importance. G-20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation representing around 85 per cent of the […]
Climate Change Warriors on an Assertive Streak
After successfully getting a Loss and Damage Fund established, the climate change warriors have also launched legal actions against unresponsive governments. It seems that Climate Change is now gaining real traction and importance for the common people more and more, but our politicians are not ready to take any notice of these changes, which are […]