Fascism returns to Europe’s centerstage
In European politics, Italy traditionally played the role of an eager junior partner to the heavyweights that drive decision-making, France and Germany. That is almost certain to change under Giorgia Meloni
Why Ukraine referendum is a big deal
The potential accession of Donbass, Kherson and Zaporozhye creates a new political reality and Russia’s partial mobilization on a parallel track is intended to provide the military underpinning for it
Ukraine sliding into a real war
As calls by “angry patriots” in Russia for a stronger response rise in volume, the latest situation around Bakhmut in Donetsk assumes particular significance
Russian regrouping in Kharkov will speed up Battle of Donbass
Make no mistake, the battle for Donbass still remains the number one priority for the Russian special military operation
The big picture of India-China disengagement in Ladakh
Broadly, a consensus reached at the 16th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting on July 17 has since been fleshed out by the two sides, and the actual disengagement commenced on last Thursday
OPEC+ agrees on oil output cut
The message is loud and clear: Saudi Arabia and Russia, who form the axis of the OPEC+, are closely coordinating on shaping the world oil market even as they could be competing for market share
Moment of truth in Ukraine war
By the sixth day of the Ukrainian counter-offensive, the echo chamber in the West has fallen silent. There are no tall claims. Zelensky must be a worried man as he needs to convince the US that such massive multi-billion dollar military aid has been justified
100 years of Russian gas for India
As countries around the world compete for LNG shipments, the setting is favorable for India to work on a gas pipeline project from Russia