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Prediction Markets, Power and Profits

The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has triggered not only geopolitical shockwaves but also a financial controversy. An anonymous trader reportedly earned over $436,000...

 January 8, 2026

The Donroe Doctrine and Its Meaning

Venezuela today is no longer only a Latin American crisis. It has become a theatre in which a new, more explicit expression of American power is taking shape....

 January 8, 2026

Why Skilling Still Struggles in India

Over the last decade, India has created one of the world’s largest skilling architectures. Flagship programmes such as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) have trained and certified...

 January 8, 2026

Limits of Force in International Law

The reported use of force by the United States against Venezuela, culminating in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, has triggered serious questions about the durability of...

 January 8, 2026

Power, Resources and the Donroe Doctrine

For over five centuries, global power politics has revolved around the control of resources. From silver and spices to oil and rare earths, the quest for commodities has...

 January 7, 2026

Bangladesh’s Gulf Diaspora and Radicalisation Puzzle

Millions of migrant workers from Bangladesh live and work in the Middle East, forming one of the largest expatriate communities in the region. Given the scale of this...

 January 7, 2026

Rethinking Rural Employment Guarantees

Public debate over welfare legislation is both necessary and healthy in a democracy, especially when laws shape livelihoods for millions of rural households. However, scrutiny must rest on...

 January 7, 2026

Greenland and the Limits of US Power

Remarks by US President Donald Trump claiming that the United States “needs” Greenland for defence have triggered sharp reactions from both Denmark and Greenland, reopening an old geopolitical...

 January 7, 2026

Remote Sensing and Earth’s Hidden Resources

Remote sensing may sound futuristic, but it has quietly become one of the most important tools shaping how humans understand, use, and protect the planet. By observing the...

 January 7, 2026

India–US Ties Beyond Political Headwinds

Despite visible political frictions in 2025 — including trade disputes, U.S. tariff pressures, and the postponement of the Quad Leaders’ Summit that India was to host — the...

 January 7, 2026

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