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Mira Patel
Mira Patel has an academic background in international affairs and has worked in research and public policy. You can follow her on Twitter @patelsmira
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The US top court upholds a TikTok ban, Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire, California battles wildfires – what happened in the world this weekSubscriber Only
January 18, 2025 19:49 IST
From the US Supreme Court’s ruling on TikTok and Israel’s cabinet okaying a ceasefire pact with Hamas to US President Joe Biden commuting the sentences of thousands, several important events took place in the world this week.
Sat, Jan 18, 2025
US wildfires, earthquake in Tibet, Trump’s annexation talk and Trudeau’s resignation – a look at world events this weekSubscriber Only
January 11, 2025 20:23 IST
From the devastating wildfires in California to US president-elect Donald Trump talking about staking claim to Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal, a lot has happened in the world this week.
Sat, Jan 11, 2025
The history of American expansion: When the US tried to annex CanadaSubscriber Only
January 10, 2025 12:20 IST
As President-elect Donald Trump talks of Canada joining the US, history shows that in its early days, America was imperialistic – and had even threatened to invade Canada on several occasions.
Fri, Jan 10, 2025
From Jimmy Carter to George Bush: The life of former US presidents after the White HouseSubscriber Only
January 04, 2025 14:54 IST
From citizen diplomat to global humanitarian, former US presidents have shaped their legacies in ways as varied as their presidencies. Jimmy Carter’s post-White House life, in particular, redefined what it means to serve after power.
Sat, Jan 04, 2025
Jimmy Carter’s death, violence in the US and a plane crash in South Korea – a look at the world this weekSubscriber Only
January 04, 2025 12:30 IST
From a series of violent incidents in the US and Putin’s ‘apology’ after the Azerbaijan airline crash to heightened tensions between Taiwan and China, the world rang in the new year on a grim note this week.
Sat, Jan 04, 2025
3 reasons why Russia grants asylum to fallen leadersSubscriber Only
January 01, 2025 14:19 IST
Russia has long offered asylum to disgraced leaders and defectors. This policy serves as a strategic tool for Moscow, influencing global politics and maintaining its foothold in key regions. While some exiles thrive, others face isolation under tightly controlled circumstances.
Wed, Jan 01, 2025
Storm of controversies across globe: As ‘Satanic Verses’ appears for sale in Delhi, a look at how it was first receivedSubscriber Only
December 31, 2024 14:15 IST
Amid pressure from several religious groups and politicians, India under Rajiv Gandhi had been the first country to ban ‘The Satanic Verses’ by regulating its import in 1988
Wed, Jan 01, 2025
A plane crash in Kazakhstan, another impeachment in South Korea and a protest against an EU law – the world this weekSubscriber Only
December 28, 2024 16:16 IST
From 38 people being killed in an Azerbaijan Airlines flight crash and Qatar threatening to halt gas exports to the EU to Donald Trump’s former attorney general pick being accused of misconduct, a lot has happened in the world this week.
Sat, Dec 28, 2024
A Russian general assassinated, Trump’s Nato push, and the US military campaign in Syria – a look at world events this weekSubscriber Only
December 21, 2024 18:11 IST
From Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov’s killing to new revelations highlighting Bashar al-Assad’s reliance on Moscow, a lot has happened in the world this week.
Sat, Dec 21, 2024
From Ottoman Empire to Berlin streets: The evolution of the döner kebabSubscriber Only
December 19, 2024 13:52 IST
The döner kebab’s history is as layered as its flavours. Originating in Ottoman kitchens and reimagined on Germany’s streets, it symbolises migration, identity, and culinary innovation. As debates over its true origins simmer, the döner reminds us that food is more than sustenance — it’s a story of cultural exchange and adaptation.
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
The upheaval in Syria, a political crisis in South Korea, and Saudi hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup – a look at what happened in the world this weekSubscriber Only
December 14, 2024 16:53 IST
From South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment to Saudi Arabia’s unopposed selection as host of the 2034 FIFA Men’s World Cup, several important events took place in the world this week.
Sat, Dec 14, 2024
South Korea imposes martial law briefly, Aleppo falls — here’s what happened in the world this weekSubscriber Only
December 07, 2024 15:33 IST
For Indian audiences, understanding these developments is not just about keeping informed, it’s about identifying the ripple effects that could influence India’s foreign policy and its position in an increasingly fragmented world.
Sat, Dec 07, 2024
How the US Dollar emerged as the global reserve currency in the post-World War II eraSubscriber Only
December 05, 2024 13:50 IST
When the United States became the dominant global power after World War Two, the US dollar became the global reserve currency. This in turn afforded the Washington immense privileges both domestically and abroad however, in recent decades, there have been calls to reevalulate the supremacy of the dollar
Tue, Apr 08, 2025
France ignoring ICC warrants, Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Syrian rebels’ advance and more: roundup of world news this weekSubscriber Only
December 01, 2024 15:15 IST
From escalating tensions in Ukraine to France ignoring the International Criminal Court warrant against the Israeli PM to Israel and Hezbollah signing a truce to the flare-up in Syria to the protests in Pakistan, this week witnessed several important events.
Sun, Dec 01, 2024
The history of Iran’s nuclear programmeSubscriber Only
November 28, 2024 15:40 IST
Iran’s pursuit of nuclear technology began in the early 1970s, fuelled by oil wealth and the Shah of Iran’s vision for industrial and technological advancement. After the Iranian Revolution of 1979, the programme saw shifts influenced by wars, global scrutiny and covert operations. From secret facilities and sanctions to the JCPOA, Iran’s nuclear journey remains a global flashpoint.
Thu, Nov 28, 2024
Ukraine’s new missile, parallel summits and more: roundup of world news this weekSubscriber Only
November 24, 2024 18:40 IST
From Ukraine using US-made missiles, two parallel world summits, ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant to an Afghan teenager winning an award, this week saw several events unfold.
Sun, Nov 24, 2024
The Marathas in Bombay: A testament to ambitions in a city they couldn’t keepSubscriber Only
November 20, 2024 11:33 IST
The Marathas' legacy in Bombay is one of profound yet understated influence. While the British ultimately emerged as the architects of modern Bombay, the Marathas' campaigns in Salsette, their triumph over the Portuguese, and their attempts to assert control over the islands reflect their vital role in shaping the region’s early modern history.
Thu, Nov 21, 2024
Candidates who stole the limelight with their concession speeches before Kamala HarrisSubscriber Only
November 07, 2024 17:56 IST
From calls for unity to contentious goodbyes, these speeches have shaped the political landscape after US elections
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
The 2024 US Presidential Election: A story of swing statesSubscriber Only
November 06, 2024 10:43 IST
Under the Electoral College system, states operate on a winner-takes-all basis, allowing a candidate to win all of the state's Electoral College votes with a simple popular majority. This makes seven closely fought swing states particularly important.
Wed, Nov 06, 2024
How the Middle East has impacted US elections over the yearsSubscriber Only
November 04, 2024 15:10 IST
With the US set to vote on November 5, a look at how foreign policy related to the Middle East has been a defining feature of presidential campaigns in America.
Mon, Nov 04, 2024
The use of drones in international warfare over the yearsSubscriber Only
October 25, 2024 15:28 IST
Drones are increasingly common in international warfare today but the use of the powerful tool is sparking ethical debates on accountability and the potential for human rights abuses.
Fri, Oct 25, 2024
How Hinduism has captured the American imagination Subscriber Only
October 23, 2024 17:32 IST
Although many Americans may not realise it, Hinduism has permeated their lives in many ways. From practices such as Yoga and meditation to the ideological musings of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, America's social fabric imbues Hindu traditions.
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
The long history of immigration in the US — Part 2Subscriber Only
October 18, 2024 15:49 IST
Since 1996, American immigration policy has been dominated by the discourse of security, promoting waves of deportations, However, who qualifies as a security risk has less to do with statistics and more to do with political narratives with non-white groups consistently being seen as 'less American' than the white foreign born population.
Fri, Oct 18, 2024
Why Black and Latino voters support Trump despite historical loyalty to DemocratsSubscriber Only
October 15, 2024 19:21 IST
The balance of power in key battleground states could hinge on how effectively candidates engage with the diverse perspectives within Black and Latino populations.
Tue, Oct 15, 2024
The long history of immigration in the United States (Part 1)Subscriber Only
October 11, 2024 11:25 IST
Immigration is one of the most polarising issues in the 2024 US Presidential election. Amidst the fiery rhetoric what few realise is that America is a land of immigrants, built on the backs of millions of people who arrived on its shores. Much like the immigrants today, the Irish, German, Jewish and Eastern Europeans who arrived centuries ago sparked fierce discussions on who should be let into the country
Sat, Oct 12, 2024Journalism of Courage
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