Home
Geopolitics of the Deepening Singapore-India Partnership
![Geopolitics of the Deepening Singapore-India Partnership](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Geopolitics-of-the-Deepening-Singapore-India-Partnership.png)
Singapore strengthens ties with India, signing agreements on semiconductor cooperation and exploring collaboration in technology and green energy
Is Nepal Finally Delivering Justice for Civil War Crimes?
![Is Nepal Finally Delivering Justice for Civil War Crimes?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Is-Nepal-Finally-Delivering-Justice-for-Civil-War-Crimes_.png)
Nepal’s civil war victims await justice 20 years after thousands were tortured, raped, killed, and disappeared during the 1996-2006 conflict
Why Mongolia Ignored the ICC Verdict and Welcomed Putin
![Why Mongolia Ignored the ICC Verdict and Welcomed Putin](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Why-Mongolia-Ignored-the-ICC-Verdict-and-Welcomed-Putin.png)
Mongolia welcomed Putin despite ICC arrest warrant, raising concerns over its international obligations and geopolitical stance
Why Did Outrage Erupt Over the Gaza War in Israel?
![Why Did Outrage Erupt Over the Gaza War in Israel?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Why-Did-Outrage-Erupt-Over-the-Gaza-War-in-Israel_.png)
Protests erupt in Israel demanding a ceasefire and the return of hostages after six bodies were discovered in Gaza
Why Is the Bangladesh Interim Government Delaying Elections?
![Why Is the Bangladesh Interim Government Delaying Elections?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Why-Is-the-Bangladesh-Interim-Government-Delaying-Elections_.png)
Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, faces challenges in conducting elections amid ongoing political unrest and reforms
Is Israel Expanding the War to the West Bank?
![Is Israel Expanding the War to the West Bank?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Is-Israel-Expanding-the-War-to-the-West-Bank_.png)
Israel’s actions against Hamas are expanding throughout Palestinian territories, raising concerns over the future of a Palestinian state
South Korea’s Top Court Rules for Stronger Climate Action
![South Korea’s Top Court Rules for Stronger Climate Action](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/South-Koreas-Top-Court-Rules-for-Stronger-Climate-Action.png)
South Korea’s court mandates stronger climate action, ruling existing laws inadequate for protecting future generations rights
China and Japan delegate efforts to ease tensions
![China and Japan delegate efforts to ease tensions](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/China-and-Japan-delegate-efforts-to-ease-tensions.png)
China and Japan’s relationship is at a critical low, with tensions escalating amid historical grievances and territorial disputes
Malaysian Opposition Leader Faces Charges for Insulting Royalty
![Malaysian Opposition Leader Faces Charges for Insulting Royalty](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Malaysian-Opposition-Leader-Faces-Charges-for-Insulting-Royalty.png)
Malaysia charges ex-PM Muhyiddin with sedition over alleged remarks about former king
Is India Responsible for Bangladesh Floods?
![Is India Responsible for Bangladesh Floods?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Is-India-Responsible-for-Bangladeshs-Floods_.png)
Bangladesh grappling with massive flood affecting over 5 million amid political uncertainties and strained relations with India
Will Balochistan Secede from Pakistan?
![Will Balochistan Secede from Pakistan?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Will-Balochistan-Secede-from-Pakistan_.png)
The demand for an independent Balochistan, a state for the Baloch people, has led to conflicts with Pakistan since 1948
How Afghanistan Still Impacts U.S. Presidential Campaigns
![How Afghanistan Still Impacts U.S. Presidential Campaigns](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/How-Afghanistan-Still-Impacts-U.S.-Presidential-Campaigns.png)
Afghanistan was infused with extremist Islamic ideology by the U.S. to counter the Soviet Union, leading to the Taliban’s rise and the U.S. invasion
Why Doesn’t India Have More States?
![Why Doesn't India Have More States?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Why-Doesnt-India-Have-More-States_.png)
Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, faces significant governance challenges due to its large population and size
Will China Push the Thai Land Bridge Project to Reality?
![Will China Push the Thai Land Bridge Project to Reality?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Will-China-Push-the-Thai-Land-Bridge-Project-to-Reality_.png)
China’s strategic interest in the Indian Ocean is growing, influenced by regional alliances and infrastructure projects like the Thai Land Bridge
Putin Still Seeks to Mediate Peace in the Caucasus
![Putin Still Seeks to Mediate Peace in the Caucasus](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Putin-Still-Seeks-to-Mediate-Peace-in-the-Caucasus.png)
A shift in sentiment among younger generations in former Soviet countries shows a growing alignment with Western values, challenging Russia’s influence
Jammu and Kashmir Set to Elect Assembly After 10 Years
![Jammu and Kashmir Set to Elect Assembly After 10 Years](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jammu-and-Kashmir-Set-to-Elect-Assembly-After-10-Years.png)
Jammu and Kashmir’s upcoming elections are crucial, with significant implications for regional stability and governance
Significance of Narendra Modi’s Visit to Ukraine
![Significance of Narendra Modi's Visit to Ukraine](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Significance-of-Narendra-Modis-Visit-to-Ukraine.png)
Modi’s visit to Ukraine marks a historic moment, emphasizing India’s support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia
Public Outcry Leads to Withdrawal of Indonesia’s Pro-Dynasty Law
![Public Outcry Leads to Withdrawal of Indonesia's Pro-Dynasty Law](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Public-Outcry-Leads-to-Withdrawal-of-Indonesias-Pro-Dynasty-Law.png)
Massive protests erupted in Indonesia against political dynasties, prompting lawmakers to postpone controversial election law revisions
How Long Can Pakistan Remain a Republic?
![How Long Can Pakistan Remain a Republic?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/How-Long-Can-Pakistan-Remain-a-Republic_.png)
Pakistan faces rising extremism as Islamist factions gain influence, challenging modern governance and minority rights
China-European Union Trade War Heats Up
![China-European Union Trade War Heats Up](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/China-European-Union-Trade-War-Heats-Up.png)
Europe takes action to shield its market from cheap Chinese products, prompting retaliatory investigations from China into European imports
The Story of Alice Guo, the Philippine Mayor Who Alleged Chinese Espionage
![The Story of Alice Guo, the Philippine Mayor Who Alleged Chinese Espionage](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/The-Story-of-Alice-Guo-the-Philippine-Mayor-Who-Alleged-Chinese-Espionage.png)
In 2022, Alice Guo was elected as the new mayor of Bomaban, a town on Luzon, the Philippines largest and most populous island. Despite…
Are We Really Approaching a Ceasefire in Gaza?
![Are We Really Approaching a Ceasefire in Gaza?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Are-We-Really-Approaching-a-Ceasefire-in-Gaza_.png)
A U.S. ceasefire demand in the Israel-Hamas conflict faces resistance as humanitarian crises deepen in Gaza
Vietnam and China Deepen Party and Government Relations
![Vietnam and China Deepen Party and Government Relations](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Vietnam-and-China-Deepen-Party-and-Government-Relations.png)
China and Vietnam are strengthening ties, with Vietnam’s new leader prioritizing relations during his recent visit to China
China and the Philippines Collide Again
![China and the Philippines Collide Again](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/China-and-the-Philippines-Collide-Again.png)
China and the Philippines clashed again in the South China Sea, with vessels colliding near the disputed Sabina Shoal
Does Georgia Help Russia Bypass Sanctions?
![Does Georgia Help Russia Bypass Sanctions?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Does-Georgia-Help-Russia-Bypass-Sanctions_.png)
Georgia is accused of circumventing Western sanctions on Russia, jeopardizing its European aspirations despite protests against Russia
What Hamas Has Done to the Palestinians
![What Hamas Has Done to the Palestinians](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/What-Hamas-Has-Done-to-the-Palestinians.png)
Gaza faces immense suffering, with a death toll nearing 40,000 amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises
How Mass Protests Are Shaking Bengal Politics
![How Mass Protests Are Shaking Bengal Politics](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/How-Mass-Protests-Are-Shaking-Bengal-Politics.png)
Protests in West Bengal intensify after the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor, putting pressure on Mamata Banerjee’s AITC-led state government.
Who Will Become Japan’s Next Prime Minister?
![Who Will Become Japan's Next Prime Minister?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Who-Will-Become-Japans-Next-Prime-Minister_.png)
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down, leading to an unpredictable leadership race within the LDP next month
Thailand Gets a New Prime Minister From an Influential Political Dynasty
![Thailand Gets a New Prime Minister From an Influential Political Dynasty](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Thailand-Gets-A-New-Prime-Minister-from-an-Influential-Political-Dynasty.png)
Thailand appoints Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, as its youngest and second female prime minister amid political turmoil
Why Doesn’t the Islamic World Have a Superpower to Challenge Israel?
![Why Doesn’t the Islamic World Have a Superpower to Challenge Israel?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Why-Doesnt-the-Islamic-World-Have-a-Superpower-to-Challenge-Israel_.png)
The Islamic world lacks a superpower to challenge Israel due to U.S. dominance and weakened regional leadership
Thailand’s Political Drama Seeks New Actor for Prime Minister Role
![Thailand's Political Drama Seeks New Actor for Prime Minister Role](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Thailands-Political-Drama-Seeks-New-Actor-for-Prime-Minister-Role.png)
Thailand’s political drama intensifies as PM Srettha Thavisin is ousted, prompting urgent leadership changes
Japan to Get New Prime Minister as Fumio Kishida Steps Down
![Japan to Get New Prime Minister as Fumio Kishida Steps Down](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Japan-to-Get-New-Prime-Minister-as-Fumio-Kishida-Steps-Down.png)
Japan’s PM Kishida resigns amid scandals, paving way for new leadership
Is Russia Going to Lose the War?
![Is Russia Going to Lose the War?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Is-Russia-Going-to-Lose-the-War_.png)
Ukrainian forces make significant gains into Russian territory, challenging Moscow’s might
Will the Gaza Conflict Cause ISIS and Al-Qaida Revival?
![Will the Gaza Conflict Cause ISIS and Al-Qaida Revival?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Will-the-Gaza-Conflict-Cause-ISIS-and-Al-Qaida-Revival_.png)
Gaza conflict fuels radicalization among youth, raising global terrorism concerns
How Foreign Influence Shapes Bangladesh?
![How Foreign Influence Shapes Bangladesh?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/How-Foreign-Influence-Shapes-Bangladesh_.png)
Bangladesh’s identity stems from conflicts involving India and Pakistan, influencing its politics
What Caused So Much Anti-India Sentiment in the Indian Subcontinent?
![What Caused So Much Anti-India Sentiment in the Indian Subcontinent?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/What-Caused-So-Much-Anti-India-Sentiment-in-the-Indian-Subcontinent_.png)
India’s regional influence wanes as anti-India sentiment rises across South Asia
Myanmar Junta in Trouble as Rebels Seize Strategic Military Base
![Myanmar Junta in Trouble as Rebels Seize Strategic Military Base](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Myanmar-Junta-in-Trouble-as-Rebels-Seize-Strategic-Military-Base.png)
The civil war in Myanmar escalates as ethnic armies gain ground against the junta
Thailand Outlaws Popular Progressive Party
![Thailand Outlaws Popular Progressive Party](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Thailand-Outlaws-Popular-Progressive-Party_.png)
Thailand’s court dissolves the Move Forward Party, blocking youth-led reforms
Is Turkey Really Going to Fight Against Israel?
![Is Turkey Really Going to Fight Against Israel?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Is-Turkey-Really-Going-to-Fight-Against-Israel_.png)
Turkey’s Erdogan hints at possible intervention in Gaza amid rising tensions with Israel
Will Bangladesh Become the Next Islamic Republic?
![Will Bangladesh Become the Next Islamic Republic?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Will-Bangladesh-Become-the-Next-Islamic-Republic_.png)
Bangladesh faces turmoil as Sheikh Hasina’s rule ends, with rising Islamism and protests
Iran Is Forced, But Are They Capable?
![Iran Is Forced, But Are They Capable?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Iran-Is-Forced-But-Are-They-Capable.png)
Iran feels humiliated after Israel’s assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran
How Will Bangladesh Evolve After Hasina?
![How Will Bangladesh Evolve After Hasina?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/How-Will-Bangladesh-Evolve-After-Hasina_.png)
Sheikh Hasina resigns amid protests, marking a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s history
Can the U.S. Bring Indonesia onto Its Team?
![Can the U.S. Bring Indonesia onto Its Team?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Can-the-U.S.-Bring-Indonesia-onto-Its-Team_.png)
Indonesia’s geopolitical stance and investment challenges amid U.S.-China tensions
What’s next for Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Islamic Republic?
![What's next for Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Islamic Republic?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Whats-next-for-Hamas-Hezbollah-and-the-Islamic-Republic_.png)
Israel dealt severe blows to Hamas and Hezbollah, killing key leaders amid ongoing conflict
The Importance of Blinken’s Visit to Singapore
![The Importance of Blinken's Visit to Singapore](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/The-Importance-of-Blinkens-Visit-to-Singapore.png)
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Singapore to strengthen Indo-Pacific ties
Armenia’s Blossoming Relationship with India
Armenia seeks new alliances, notably with India, amid geopolitical challenges
Israel-Lebanon Tensions Mount as Beirut Is Hit
![Israel-Lebanon Tensions Mount as Beirut Is Hit](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Israel-Lebanon-Tensions-Mount-as-Beirut-Is-Hit.png)
Israel strikes Beirut, targeting Hezbollah commander amid rising tensions and casualties
US and Japan Are Getting Ready for China
![US and Japan Are Getting Ready for China](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/US-and-Japan-Are-Getting-Ready-for-China.png)
US and Japan bolster military ties amid rising tensions with China
Why is the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace pact challenging?
![Why is the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace pact challenging?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Why-is-the-Armenia-Azerbaijan-peace-pact-challenging_.png)
Armenia and Azerbaijan face ongoing tensions post-war, complicating peace efforts
Bangladesh After the Civilian Outburst
![Bangladesh After the Civilian Outburst](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bangladesh-After-the-Civilian-Outburst.png)
Bangladesh protests escalate into nationwide uprising against PM Hasina’s 15-year rule, with 174 deaths reported
Vietnamese Politics After Nguyen Phu Trong
![Vietnamese Politics After Nguyen Phu Trong](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Vietnamese-Politics-After-Nguyen-Phu-Trong.png)
Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam’s most powerful leader in decades, dies at 80, ushering in a new era of uncertainty and potential succession crisis in…
What Does the Influx of Western Investments in Malaysia Mean?
![What Does the Influx of Western Investments in Malaysia Mean?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/What-Does-the-Influx-of-Western-Investments-in-Malaysia-Mean_.png)
Malaysia’s strategic position and semiconductor investments align it with U.S. interests, potentially joining Asian NATO
China and the Philippines to Ease Tensions in the South China Sea
![China and the Philippines to Ease Tensions in the South China Sea](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/China-and-the-Philippines-to-Ease-Tensions-in-the-South-China-Sea.png)
China seeks to de-escalate tensions with the Philippines over the South China Sea
China, the New Global Mediator, Unites Palestinian Factions
![China, the New Global Mediator, Unites Palestinian Factions](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/China-the-New-Global-Mediator-Unites-Palestinian-Factions.png)
China brokers Palestinian unity deal, but doubts remain over its impact on Gaza crisis and Israel’s response
Russia Seems Unhappy with the US Flirting with Armenia
![Russia Seems Unhappy with the US Flirting with Armenia](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Russia-Seems-Unhappy-with-the-US-Flirting-with-Armenia.png)
Russia’s influence in Armenia wanes as the U.S. strengthens ties through military exercises
Is the Israel-Houthi Conflict Intensifying?
![Is the Israel-Houthi Conflict Intensifying?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Is-the-Israel-Houthi-Conflict-Intensifying_.png)
Houthi drone strikes Tel Aviv, marking a significant breach of Israel’s defenses
UN Court Orders Against Annexation of Palestinian Territories
![UN Court Orders Against Annexation of Palestinian Territories](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/UN-Court-Orders-Against-Annexation-of-Palestinian-Territories.png)
The ICJ orders Israel to end its West Bank occupation, marking a pivotal moment
Islamic Republic: What Does It Mean?
![Islamic Republic: What Does It Mean?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Islamic-Republic_-What-Does-It-Mean_.png)
Islamic Republics blend Islamic principles with governance, facing cultural and economic challenges
Why are Bangladeshi students protesting against the government?
![Why are Bangladeshi students protesting against the government?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Why-are-Bangladeshi-students-protesting-against-the-government_.png)
Bangladesh faces deadly student protests over job quotas, escalating violence and unrest
How Humiliating is Syria’s Parliamentary Election?
![How Humiliating is Syria's Parliamentary Election?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/How-Humiliating-is-Syrias-Parliamentary-Election_.png)
Bashar al-Assad’s Syria holds sham parliamentary elections, with the Baath Party firmly in control and no real opposition.
North Korean Diplomats Escape to the South, Continuing After an Interval
![North Korean Diplomats Escape to the South, Continuing After an Interval](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/North-Korean-Diplomats-Escape-to-the-South-Continuing-After-an-Interval.png)
North Korean diplomat Ri Il Kyu defects to South Korea, highlighting growing elite exodus amid tensions
How Imran Khan’s Possible Comeback Will Affect Pakistani Politics
![How Imran Khan's Possible Comeback Will Affect Pakistani Politics](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/How-Imran-Khans-Possible-Comeback-Will-Affect-Pakistani-Politics.png)
Pakistan’s political crisis deepens as government seeks to ban Imran Khan’s party despite court rulings
Has an Asian NATO Already Evolved?
![Has an Asian NATO Already Evolved?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Has-an-Asian-NATO-Already-Evolved_.png)
NATO’s role in defending against communism and the Soviet Union, and the potential formation of a NATO-like military alliance in East Asia to counter…
Why Isn’t India Controlling the Population?
![Why Isn't India Controlling the Population?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Why-Isnt-India-Controlling-the-Population_.png)
India’s population growth poses challenges for development; political parties avoid addressing it
Will the Turkic States Group Become a Major International Player?
![Will the Turkic States Group Become a Major International Player?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Will-the-Turkic-States-Group-Become-a-Major-International-Player_.png)
Turkic states, including Turkey, share common ethnic, linguistic, and cultural ties, forming the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) to strengthen cooperation and protect regional…
Is Right-wing Opposition to Modi Rising in India?
![Is Right-wing Opposition to Modi Rising in India?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Is-Right-wing-Opposition-to-Modi-Rising-in-India_.png)
Modi faces growing criticism from Hindu nationalists who accuse him of not doing enough to establish a Hindu nation
What is Jordan’s role in the latest Arab-Israeli conflict?
![What is Jordan's role in the latest Arab-Israeli conflict?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/What-is-Jordans-role-in-the-latest-Arab-Israeli-conflict_.png)
Rising tensions in Gaza trigger complex responses from Jordan, a key regional player with close ties to Israel and the US, as it navigates…
Why is Modi’s trip to Russia significant?
![Why is Modi's trip to Russia significant?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Why-is-Modis-trip-to-Russia-significant_.png)
PM Modi’s visit to Russia cements India’s balanced ties amid West-Russia tensions
Will there be any reforms when Iran gets a reformist President?
![Will there be any reforms when Iran gets a reformist President?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Will-there-be-any-reforms-when-Iran-gets-a-reformist-President_.png)
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential election, pledging change despite challenges.
What Led to Armenia’s Recognition of Palestine?
![What Led to Armenia's Recognition of Palestine?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/What-Led-to-Armenias-Recognition-of-Palestine_.png)
Armenia recognizes Palestine, straining ties with Israel amid shared history and complex relations.
Singapore to recognize Palestine, but differently from its neighbors
![Singapore to recognize Palestine, but differently from its neighbors](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Singapore-to-recognize-Palestine-but-differently-from-its-neighbors.png)
Singapore to recognize Palestine if effective government formed, denounces terrorism and accepts Israel’s right to exist
What is the Future of Shanghai Cooperation?
![What is the Future of Shanghai Cooperation?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/What-is-the-Future-of-Shanghai-Cooperation_.png)
SCO summit tests China-Russia partnership amid bipolarization in Asia
Why Does Cambodia Target Their Environmentalists?
![Why does Cambodia target their environmentalists?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Why-Does-Cambodia-Target-Their-Environmentalists_.png)
Cambodian court jails 10 Mother Nature activists for 6-8 years in blow to civil society.
How the North – South Corridor is Saving Russia?
![How the North-South Corridor is Saving Russia?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/How-the-North-South-Corridor-is-Saving-Russia_.png)
Russia’s economy stays afloat despite sanctions, thanks to trade with China, India, Iran, and allies via North-South corridor.
How Thailand is Helping Myanmar’s Junta Hold on to Power
![How Thailand is Helping Myanmar's Junta Hold on to Power](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/How-Thailand-is-Helping-Myanmars-Junta-Hold-on-to-Power.png)
Myanmar military’s financial ties with Thailand revealed in UN report, as junta adapts to sanctions
Iran Election Faces Humiliation with Record Low Turnout, Heads for Runoff
![Iran Election Faces Humiliation with Record Low Turnout, Heads for Runoff](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Iran-Election-Faces-Humiliation-with-Record-Low-Turnout-Heads-for-Runoff.png)
Low voter turnout in Iran’s presidential election as reformist Pezeshkian and hardliner Jalili head to runoff.
Mongolia Chooses Ruling Party Despite Dire Economic Realities
![Mongolia Chooses Ruling Party Despite Dire Economic Realities](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mongolia-Chooses-Ruling-Party-Despite-Dire-Economic-Realities.png)
Mongolian ruling party wins reduced majority amid public anger over corruption and economy.
How Bad Is the India-Canada Relationship Now?
![How Bad Is the India-Canada Relationship Now?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/How-Bad-Is-the-India-Canada-Relationship-Now_.png)
Tensions between India and Canada over Sikh extremism and immigration issues have strained diplomatic ties.
Tokyo Election Set Up with Women Candidates in the Spotlight
![Tokyo Election Set Up with Women Candidates in the Spotlight](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Tokyo-Election-Set-Up-with-Women-Candidates-in-the-Spotlight.png)
Tokyo governor race: Koike and Renho vie for city’s top job amid demographic crisis
Is Vietnam Truly Reliable for the West?
![Is Vietnam Truly Reliable for the West?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Is-Vietnam-Truly-Reliable-for-the-West_.png)
Vietnam’s policy of non-alignment causes confusion, especially after recent receptions of Putin and ongoing Russia ties
Is Kazakhstan Imitating Russia by Targeting Critics
![Is Kazakhstan Imitating Russia by Targeting Critics](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Is-Kazakhstan-Imitating-Russia-by-Targeting-Critics.png)
Kazakhstan’s politics closely aligned with Russia, despite attempts to improve international image. Targeting critics, including opposition figure Aydos Sadykov, raises concerns about democratic practices…
How Imminent is the Israel-Lebanon War?
![How Imminent is the Israel-Lebanon War?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/How-Imminent-is-the-Israel-Lebanon-War_.png)
Israel’s border with Lebanon poses a heavy risk due to the presence of the Palestinian population and the terrorist organization Hezbollah, leading to a…
Vladimir Putin bolsters his relationship with North Korea
![Vladimir Putin bolsters his relationship with North Korea](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Vladimir-Putin-bolsters-his-relationship-with-North-Korea.png)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in North Korea for a summit with Kim Jong-un, marking his first visit to the country since 2000….
Netanyahu to Gain More Power by Dissolving War Cabinet
![Netanyahu to Gain More Power by Dissolving War Cabinet](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Netanyahu-to-Gain-More-Power-by-Dissolving-War-Cabinet.png)
Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves Israel’s war cabinet, strengthening his control over the conflict in Gaza and Hezbollah.
Iran to Hold Election Ensuring No Changes
![Iran to Hold Election Ensuring No Changes](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Iran-to-Hold-Election-Ensuring-No-Changes.png)
The upcoming Iranian presidential election is expected to maintain the regime’s priorities of continuity and stability, with the likely winner being Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf,…
How Beijing’s New Trespass Laws Will Affect the South China Sea?
![How Beijing's New Trespass Laws Will Affect the South China Sea?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/How-Beijings-New-Trespass-Laws-Will-Affect-the-South-China-Sea_.png)
China’s new trespass law in the South China Sea allows detention of foreigners for up to 60 days without trial, escalating tensions with neighboring…
South Korea Joins the Race for Minerals in Central Asia
![South Korea Joins the Race for Minerals in Central Asia](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/South-Korea-Joins-the-Race-for-Minerals-in-Central-Asia.png)
Central Asia’s mineral wealth attracts global powers; South Korea’s “K-Silk Road” aims to tap it.
What’s Happening Between Modi and the RSS?
![What's Happening Between Modi and the RSS?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Whats-Happening-Between-Modi-and-the-RSS_.png)
India’s general election results show a surprising dip in support for Narendra Modi’s BJP, with some attributing the decline to a rift between the…
How the Hostage Deal Splits the Israeli Government
![How the Hostage Deal Splits the Israeli Government](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/How-the-Hostage-Deal-Splits-the-Israeli-Government.png)
The proposed hostage deal with Hamas, which Israel hopes will end the conflict, faces opposition from far-right allies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Balloon War is Heating Up in Korea
![The Balloon War is Heating Up in Korea](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/The-Balloon-War-is-Heating-Up-in-Korea.png)
The “Balloon War” between North and South Korea escalates as both sides use balloons to spread propaganda and trash, heightening tensions and straining relations.
Third Modi Government Inaugurated With a Multitude of Ministers
![Third Modi Government Inaugurated With a Multitude of Ministers](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Third-Modi-Government-Inaugurated-With-a-Multitude-of-Ministers.png)
Narendra Modi begins his third term as India’s Prime Minister, marking a significant milestone. He has retained key figures from the previous government and…
How Much Has the Taliban Changed Afghanistan?
![How Much Has the Taliban Changed Afghanistan?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/How-Much-Has-the-Taliban-Changed-Afghanistan_.png)
Afghanistan remains under strict Taliban rule, marked by severe punishments, suppression of women, and enforced dress codes, despite promises of moderation.
What Does the European Parliament Election Mean for Asia?
![What does the European Parliament election mean for Asia?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/What-Does-the-European-Parliament-Election-Mean-for-Asia_.png)
European Parliament elections underway, with 373 million voters choosing 720 members. Hard-right parties expected to gain ground, impacting EU policies on climate change, immigration,…
Singapore to Conduct General Election Earlier?
![Singapore to Conduct General Election Earlier?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Singapore-to-Conduct-General-Election-Earlier_.png)
Singapore’s general election may be held earlier than expected, with analysts suggesting a possible call as early as September.
Modi Warned by Indian Voters
![Modi Warned by Indian Voters](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Modi-Warned-by-Indian-Voters.png)
Despite winning 240 seats, the BJP’s performance was seen as a setback for Modi’s authoritarian tendencies and a sign that Indians value their democracy.
India Entering A Political Circus
![India Entering A Political Circus](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/India-Entering-A-Political-Circus.png)
Find out how the ruling BJP’s failure to secure a majority single-handedly will lead to negotiations and collaboration with various political parties.
Maldives to Worsen Relations with Israel
![Maldives to Worsen Relations with Israel](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Maldives-to-Worsen-Relations-with-Israel.png)
Maldives bans Israeli tourists amid Gaza conflict, risking economic consequences and diplomatic tensions with the West.
Biden Pushes for Ceasefire in Gaza
![Biden Pushes for Ceasefire in Gaza](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Biden-Pushes-for-Ceasefire-in-Gaza.png)
Israel’s war on Gaza continues, with the US now working seriously towards a ceasefire, facing humiliation due to its weakened power over Israel and…
Is Taiwan’s Democracy Under Threat?
![Is Taiwan's Democracy Under Threat?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Is-Taiwans-Democracy-Under-Threat_.png)
Taiwan’s opposition-controlled parliament has passed a controversial reform bill amid intense protests, raising concerns about the country’s democratic system.
Can Modi’s Third Term Bring Akhand Bharat Closer?
![Can Modi's Third Term Bring Akhand Bharat Closer?](https://caracal.website/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Can-Modis-Third-Term-Bring-Akhand-Bharat-Closer_.png)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to secure a consecutive third term, which could lead to more actions fulfilling Hindu nationalist demands, including the…