Women have played a crucial yet often overlooked role in intelligence operations, historically constrained by societal norms and gender biases. From using covert methods in early espionage to actively serving in major intelligence agencies, their contributions have evolved significantly. This articl...

China has been steadily increasing its defence budget for years, aiming to modernise its armed forces and project power regionally. This concerns some countries, particularly those with overlapping territorial claims in the South China Sea. Cambodia has become a close ally of China, receiving signif...

One normally finds such tit-for-tat actions in today's world of economics. For instance, the U.S. and China place tariffs and restrictions on each other. Such tit-for-tat activities are common with larger economies but developing countries certainly also have extended effects. They are behind such i...

China’s construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Zangbo) under its 14th Five-Year Plan presents significant geopolitical and security challenges for India. This project, located in a seismically active zone, threatens to disrupt water flow, exacerbate ...

This article explores the economic benefits of clean energy transformation. It observes how countries like Sweden and Germany are leading the charge, using renewable energy to create jobs, boost economic growth, and reduce pollution. Despite challenges, the long-term economic and environmental advan...

The Kurram district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has been shaken by sectarian clashes between Sunni and Shia tribes, claiming over 100 lives. What began as a land dispute quickly spiraled into a violent conflict, exposing the region's deep-seated historical, geographical, and socio-poli...