Sergio Mattarella stays on as president, Mario Draghi remains prime minister. For Italy and Europe, this is the least bad outcome of Italy’s presidential election.
UK Tories and Rishi Sunak: Revenge for the Empire?
If and when Rishi Sunak becomes Britain’s next Prime Minister, Europe would see its first leader of Indian parents.
The Manmade Glaciers and Other Ingenious Ideas of Sonam Wangchuk
An Indian engineer’s common sense, frugal innovation-centred solutions to big problems.
The Supreme Court Vs. the US: Advantage China
The U.S.’s highest court provides a blueprint for exposing the United States to yet more viruses. Taiwan may well pay the price.
Tackling Migration by Fighting Corruption?
Why Middle Eastern and Northern African migrants see no future for themselves in their home countries.
Smash Burgers, Onions and Climate Change
A Depression-era meal for more environmental-minded times? A hamburger treat from Oklahoma City to get more out of less hits Berlin.
Russia’s “Civilizational” Push into Africa
Putin’s post-Soviet world remains a work in progress, but Africa already looms.
Facing the Possibility of a Long Pandemic
While scientists cannot predict how Covid-19 will end, the virus has transformed life as we know it and will continue to do so for decades to come.
Myanmar and Ethiopia: Drawing Parallels
Are regional organizations, ASEAN and the AU, taking adequate responsibility to resolve conflicts?

























