Maruti Suzuki’s electric drive
Maruti Suzuki has announced that it will cease all production of diesel cars by 2020. Why has the company abandoned…
Sturgeon calls for Scottish Referendum 2.0
Scotland should hold a new referendum on independence from the United Kingdom by 2021 if Britain leaves the European Union,…
Haftar’s quest for oil dominance
Much of Libya’s civil war has focused on control of the nations’ airports. Why have rival factions concentrated on securing…
Erdogan takes a gamble
President Erdogan is unlikely to buy oil from Saudi Arabia and the UAE due to sustained tensions. However, can Mr.…
Belarus to join Russia?
President Vladimir Putin may look beyond Russia for a window to retain status quo after his current term ends. Is…
Japan apologises to victims of forced sterilisation
Twenty years after Japan repealed the eugenics law, it has agreed to compensate victims of the government program under which…
Goa: Golden beaches and unfulfilled promises
One of India's smallest states sends only two MPs to Parliament but is an undisputed part of the country. Goa…
Afghanistan civilian casualties fall
Civilian casualties from the Afghan conflict dropped by almost a quarter in the first three months of the year, amid…
Kim Jong-Un in Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet Russian President Vlad Putin in the first trip aimed at galvanising support…
Russia’s nuclear drones
Is the likelihood of nuclear war increasing? In March 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed footage of six prototype advanced…