Explainer: Could There Be Two Dalai Lamas? The Global Stakes in a Spiritual Succession
As the revered 14th Dalai Lama turns 90, the question of who will succeed him — and how — is no longer just a matter of religious tradition. It’s now…
Explainer: Why the Dalai Lama’s Successor Matters to China, India, and the World
As the 14th Dalai Lama turns 90, global attention turns toward a deeply spiritual and politically sensitive question: Who will succeed him? The answer could shape geopolitics across Asia and…
Explainer: Iran-Israel Tensions and Trump’s Unpredictability to Shape G7 Summit
As global tensions rise, the upcoming G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta (June 15–17), promises to be one of the most consequential in years. With the Israel-Iran conflict erupting and uncertainty…
Explainer: Why Israel’s Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites Are Sending Shockwaves Across the Globe
What Just Happened? In a move that could reshape the geopolitical balance of the Middle East, Israel has launched a massive airstrike campaign on Iranian soil, targeting nuclear sites and…
Explainer: Iran to Submit Counterproposal to US for Nuclear Deal via Oman
In a major development in the ongoing nuclear negotiations, Iran has signaled it will reject the United States’ current proposal and present a counteroffer through diplomatic backchannel Oman. What does…
Explainer: Are Ukraine’s Surprise Drone Attacks on Russian Airfields a Game-Changer in the War?
In a dramatic escalation that has stunned military analysts and rattled the Kremlin, Ukraine launched a massive and coordinated drone assault—code-named “Operation Spider’s Web”—on four Russian military airfields deep inside…
Explainer: Are Ukraine’s Surprise Drone Attacks on Russian Airfields a Game-Changer?
Kyiv’s Operation Spider’s Web has shaken the core of Russia’s strategic aviation. But is it truly a turning point in the war or just another high-impact moment in an evolving…
Explainer: Who Is Pakistan’s ‘Madam N’?
In a disturbing revelation that sounds more like an international thriller than reality, Indian authorities have traced the roots of a high-level espionage network to a woman in Pakistan —…
Explainer: After the Kochi Oil Spill, How Long Will the Arabian Sea Take to Heal?
The ocean doesn’t recover overnight. Here’s what science, history, and experience reveal about how long the Arabian Sea might take to bounce back — and why this crisis demands long-term…
Explainer: What the US Sanctions Waiver Means for Syria and Why It Matters
In a significant diplomatic development, Syria’s Foreign Ministry has welcomed the U.S. decision to issue a sanctions waiver that permits certain transactions involving the interim Syrian government, its central bank,…