Afghan Women Continue to Resist the Taliban

Nearly five years have passed since the return of the Taliban's dark rule over Afghanistan. Since August 2021, Afghanistan has become the largest open-air prison for women and girls; a place where they have been systematically deprived of their most basic human rights.

Posted on: 8 March 2026 | 7:24 am

House-to-house Raids by the Taliban: Women Are Once Again Their Target

The misogynistic Taliban regime has once again started a house-to-house operation in Kabul.

Posted on: 15 November 2024 | 9:08 am

Detention, Torture and Killing of Afghan Women Continues

Throughout 2022, the ruling Taliban in Afghanistan introduced and enforced some of the worst gender-based discriminatory policies seen anywhere in the world.

Posted on: 2 March 2023 | 4:14 am

Iranian Footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani Could Face Execution

According to reports, Amir Nasr-Azadani, a soccer player from Iran may face execution for participating in ongoing anti-government protests in the country.

Posted on: 16 January 2023 | 6:12 am

Is Trump Reversing Course on Iran?

The Trump administration is attempting to dial down the tension with Iran, lowering the risk of military conflict and pushing for diplomatic negotiations.

Posted on: 4 June 2019 | 9:28 am

Countries North Korea Can Currently Hit With Their Missiles

Should North Korea ever have the capacity to launch a nuclear missile that could reach the U.S. mainland, Trump would have approximately ten minutes to react and make a decision to counterattack.

Posted on: 29 May 2017 | 4:21 pm

Could Iran Emerge as the Middle East Superpower?

Posted on: 17 April 2017 | 5:35 am

Taiwan Seeks to Join Fight Against Global Warming

The Paris Agreement on climate change, was signed in New York on April 22 by world leaders of 175 countries at the largest, single-day signing ceremony in history. What once seemed unthinkable, is now unstoppable. Every nation has been encouraged to join the chorus of voices combating climate change. So why has Taiwan, who is ready and willing, with vast experience to share, been left on the sidelines?

Posted on: 25 October 2016 | 8:13 am

Taiwan's Participation in the WHO Annual Assembly Is Vital to Ensuring Global Health Security

Taiwan accepts World Health Organization invitation despite political caveat from China

Posted on: 21 May 2016 | 7:01 am

Myanmar: Transition Within Transition

The elections are over and the transition towards a democratic government in Myanmar is currently underway. However, the sailing isn't smooth.

Posted on: 4 February 2016 | 1:51 pm

Minigrids: The Next Energy Beacon

Village-scale solar-powered minigrids are the most promising path for India to meet its linked aims of GDP growth and access to electricity for all.

Posted on: 18 January 2016 | 1:30 pm

Viewpoints: North Korea Tests Nuclear Bomb

North Korea conducted its fourth hydrogen bomb test last week, and reactions from around the world have ranged from outrage and alarm to dismissiveness.

Posted on: 11 January 2016 | 11:54 am

Falling Price of Solar Affects India-U.S. Nuclear Deal

Solar power is now priced competitively with traditional forms of energy, which makes new nuclear power plants financially unviable.

Posted on: 9 November 2015 | 1:34 pm

Germany's Energy Model for India

Germany has been acting as an international leader in reducing its carbon footprint, and India can learn a lot from the example Germany is setting.

Posted on: 8 September 2015 | 6:22 pm

The Tibetan People's Limited Options

For 65 years China has been taking over Tibet, abusing Tibetans and destroying their culture, and no one's doing anything about it.

Posted on: 16 June 2015 | 9:55 am

China's Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

The AIIB is a game changer for China in multilateral financial architecture. The Bank presents both a challenge and an opportunity for India.

Posted on: 7 April 2015 | 9:33 pm

Business Underpins India-U.S. Defense Deal

In its recent defense technology deal with the U.S., India has laid the groundwork for creating a robust long-term defense industrial base.

Posted on: 2 February 2015 | 5:59 pm

Australia: Fanning the Flames of Warming and Warfare

Australia is a case study for how the West prioritizes fossil fuels and military intervention over developing alternative energy and regional accord.

Posted on: 17 January 2015 | 4:31 pm

Multilateral Test for India's Modi

At upcoming multilateral summits, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has an opportunity to expand India's regional position and economic links, and address issues such as terrorism and a rising China.

Posted on: 7 November 2014 | 12:10 pm

India's Imperatives in Sri Lanka

India has tried to address the concerns of Sri Lankan Tamils through development projects, but now faces a political dilemma with regional consequences.

Posted on: 27 October 2014 | 12:51 pm

India-China: Evolving Geoeconomics

Bilateral business and financial engagement is growing between India and China, with India taking advantage of China's favorable financing terms.

Posted on: 24 September 2014 | 11:29 am

Fiji Goes to the Polls

In September Fiji will have its first democratic election since the Qarase government was deposed in a bloodless coup in December 2006 by military forces.

Posted on: 25 August 2014 | 1:40 pm

Afghanistan's Upcoming Presidential Elections

On April 5, the Afghan people will vote in the country's third-ever presidential elections, but corruption and security pose significant obstacles.

Posted on: 19 March 2014 | 12:40 pm

Viewpoints: Thailand's State of Emergency

Escalating protests and violence in Thailand have led the government to institute a state of emergency.

Posted on: 23 January 2014 | 11:22 am

The International Criminal Court in Afghanistan

Transitional justice efforts have failed in Afghanistan. The ICC has become one of the few serious accountability options still available to this war-torn country.

Posted on: 23 December 2013 | 10:32 am