Santosh Rauth

The air pollution crisis in Delhi arises from a complex interaction of multiple sources. Together they contribute to the annual crisis, in which the Indian capital often ranks among the world’s most polluted cities. For residents of Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), the choice is clear: continue on the path of “death-by-breath” or strive for a … Read more

Bashar al-Assad: The legacy of a divided Syria The brutal 54-year rule of the Assad family in Syria appears to be over. Within days, opposition forces captured Aleppo’s main city, Hama, Homs and finally, on December 7, 2024, the capital, Damascus, before advancing south to other government-held areas. The offensive was most surprising, with the … Read more

Syria Civil War: How a Militarized Society with a War-Ready Army Can Collapse in a Week? After successfully defeating Islamic State and Turkish-backed rebels in 2016, Syrian Arab Army fighters were considered a formidable fighting force that had built a reputation for influencing events in the Middle East. On November 27, when Aleppo, Syria’s second … Read more

Trump 2.0: The Second Presidency and Its Challenges for India As Donald Trump begins his second term as president, the political and geopolitical landscape of the United States is poised for a major shift. Trump’s return signals a potential shift in America’s realpolitik, which could bring about a much-needed recalibration of its domestic and international … Read more