In 1945, two historic developments reshaped the course of global diplomacy. The first was the establishment of the United Nations in October, following the signing of its Charter in June. This act of collective hope …
Donald Trump could be having his Mission Accomplished moment. He said in a nationally televised address Saturday night, ‘Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran’s key …
The 22 June strike by the United States on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan risks replacing known quantities—monitored, visible sites—with a dangerous blind spot. Iran’s program may now shift into more inaccessible …
Among all the uncertainties of the Israel-Iran conflict, two things are clear: a nuclearised Iran is a threat to global security; and Tehran will not give up its nuclear program easily. What’s less clear is …
Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh, who has died aged 92, made an impressive contribution to contemporary India. As finance minister, he was the architect of the country’s economic liberalisation. As prime minister, he championed …




