While far from an alliance, the SCO is increasingly utilized for managing Eurasian affairs without traditional Western mechanisms and organizations.
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The effects of the war in Ukraine have brought much of the world’s attention to energy prices. But food insecurity is also rising and will likely get worse.
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As the U.S. and the G7 deny the negative effect of sanctions against Russia, they damage the world’s capability of avoiding a global food disaster.
Continue readingWhy ‘Bolivia Is the Center of the World’ for People’s Movements
We are poor and far from powerful centres of economic and political decision-making. But, we live in the centre of the most important battles—fought from our smallest trenches, communities, neighborhoods, cities, jungles and forests.
Continue readingWestern-Led Globalization Might End, but the New Globalization Might Have an Eastern Face
The end of “the second great age of globalization” might be upon us.
Continue readingIndia Proves Isolating Russia Isn’t Easy
U.S. pressure on India over its relationship with Russia has revealed the limitations of an “us versus them” foreign policy. But it has also reinforced negative perceptions of the West’s historical relations with India while highlighting the binding ties between Moscow and New Delhi.
Continue readingThere’s a Nonsensical Propaganda Campaign to Make China Look Bad in Uganda
Beijing has denied media allegations that it is scheming to ‘take over’ Entebbe Airport by way of a BRI loan.
Continue readingReset of India-Lanka Ties in the Cards
Sri Lanka hands India major port development deal that will tie the two neighbors together for decades to come.
Continue readingSri Lanka Continues Its Delicate Dance With India
The nation’s new president strives to keep New Delhi’s goodwill while preserving Colombo’s strategic autonomy.
Continue readingIs Sri Lanka on the Road to Authoritarianism?
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, part of a “political dynasty” in the country, is to run for president and has some heavyweight backers.
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