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Africa: Looking Back at 2021 and Likely Trends in 2022

For the second year in a row, countries across the world battled to cope with the negative economic impacts of covid. Though African continent handled the initial impacts of Covid-19 relatively well, in 2021 it suffered immensely from Covid-19...

The Re-election of Gambian President Raises Hope for Justice

On 4th December 2021, The Gambia, the smallest country in mainland Africa, held its presidential election. The present election can be viewed as a strong statement in support of successful transition towards a democratic society. To recall, in the...

Future of Post-Islamist Morocco and India-Morocco Relations

In the parliamentary elections of 8th September, Morocco’s long-ruling Islamists suffered a crushing defeat by the liberal parties. With just 12 seats, Islamist Justice and Development (PJD)Party finished much behind its main rivals, the National...

Key Developments in Africa in 2019

The year 2019 bore witness to multiple developments which dotted the continent and may lead to not only an impact in the immediate times but also have far-reaching impact on the society and polity of African nations. Peaceful Transition of Power...

Maldives-Political Turmoil Continues

If it happens once, it’s a mistake. If it happens twice, it’s a choice, and if it continues happening, then it sets a trend. In his tenure of over three years now as the President of the Maldives, Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom seems to be setting an...

धर्मनिरपेक्षों ने भरोसा गंवाया है, धर्मनिरपेक्षता सलामत है

राष्ट्रपति चुनाव निकट हैं और तिनकों की तरह बिखरे विपक्षी दल एकजुट होने और इस पद के लिए संयुक्त प्रत्याशी तय करने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं। अभी तक बीजू जनता दल, ऑल इंडिया अन्नाद्रमुक और तेलंगाना राष्ट्र समिति के अलावा राष्ट्रीय जनतांत्रिक गठबंधन (राजग) से...

Human Shield: Army’s Young Leaders are Confronted with Unusual Situations Daily in Kashmir

The incident at Budgam must be seen in the correct context. Using a hostage as a human shield is neither part of the army’s SOP, nor is it ever likely to be encouraged or repeated. But, have armchair strategists and promoters of human rights (for...

भाजपा की जबरदस्त जीतः बन रही नई राजनीतिक तस्वीर

उत्तर प्रदेश और उत्तराखंड में हाल में संपन्न विधानसभा चुनावों में भारतीय जनता पार्टी (भाजपा) को मिली जबरदस्त जीत ने वह शर्मिंदगी लगभग मिटा दी है, जो पार्टी को दिल्ली और बिहार विधानसभा चुनावों में मिली थी। दोनों राज्यों में तीन-चौथाई बहुमत मिलने के...

Why the Media is Unable to Fathom the Modi Phenomenon

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) spectacular victory in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and its impressive performance in three other states has stunned commentators and psephologists alike. The eventual outcome in this unforgettable electoral battle was...

State Funding of Elections and Political Parties: Is India Ready?

The politico-economic impact of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government’s de-monetisation decision is being played out since November 8, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, announced the...

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