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Matchmaking for Soldiers: China’s Old Strategy Return
Poonam Sharma
In recent weeks, a new policy proposal in China has drawn attention for its unusual focus. Several major state-linked organizations—including the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, the Communist Youth League, and the…
Women Must Lead in Agri Policy: President Murmu
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 12th March: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday called for a greater role for women in policy formulation, decision-making and leadership positions in the agriculture sector, while addressing the inaugural…
Power Dynamics : Unusual Signals at China’s Two Sessions ?
Poonam Sharma
China’s annual political gathering, known as the “Two Sessions,” is usually a carefully choreographed event. Held in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People near Tiananmen Square, the meetings of the National People's Congress and…
US :Third Aircraft Carrier to Gulf Amid Rising Tensions With Iran
Poonam Sharma
The United States has reportedly strengthened its naval presence in the Gulf by sending a third aircraft carrier to the region, a move that underscores growing tensions between Washington and Tehran. The deployment has drawn…
A Region on the Brink: Inside Day 10 of the US-Israel War on Iran
Poonam Sharma
The world is watching with bated breath as the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its tenth day. What began on February 28 with the targeted assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has now spiraled…
Senior Journalist Indrani Sarkar Honoured by IFUNA Among 10 Women Journalists on International…
New Delhi, March 9: Senior journalist Indrani Sarkar was among ten women journalists from across India honoured at a special programme organised by the Indian Federation of United Nations Associations (IFUNA) on the occasion of…
Balen Shah: How Nepal’s Youth and Political Power
Poonam Sharma
1. From Structural Engineer to Urban Disruptor
Balen Shah’s journey from a controversial mayor to a potential Prime Ministerial candidate marks a seismic shift in Nepal’s political landscape. Unlike the seasoned bureaucrats…
As Iran issues a shock apology, the U.S. remains divided
Poonam Sharma
The resonance of heavy silence in the Oval Office is usually a precursor to a storm. President Donald Trump sat across from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the air wasn't just thick with the usual diplomatic tension—it was…
Iran’s Shifting Sands: A Calculated Apology or a Weary Retreat?
Poonam Sharma
The recent statement by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, offering apologies to neighboring countries for missile attacks and vowing a cessation of hostilities "unless attacked from there," marks a pivotal moment in the…
Real empowerment begins when society stands with women in their most basic needs
Vikash Ranjan, Tokyo
Every year, International Women’s Day reminds us to reflect on the progress made towards gender equality and the work that still lies ahead. While many initiatives focus on empowering women through education,…