The smoke has cleared over the Persian Gulf and the roar of American missiles has become the soundtrack of 2026, but a curious silence prevails in Beijing. While the US finds itself entrenched in another high-stakes Middle Eastern conflict, the broader global landscape is shifting beneath its feet.

The global economy is currently inextricably tethered to seventeen elements buried in the earth’s crust. These Rare Earth Elements (REEs) form the foundational bedrock of modern civilization by powering everything from commercial electric vehicles (EVs) and consumer electronics to advanced missile defence systems. For decades, the global market outsourced the environmentally hazardous and capital-intensive process of refining these minerals to the People’s Republic of Chi

By The Indian Netizens India should prefer neutrality over showcasing tilt towards a certain block, in the current war happening between Israel and U.S., and Iran. A confrontation which is termed as the Iran War, fostered in the uncertainties created due to the difference on the nuclear standpoint between the two countries, escalated in the region gradually reaching its epitome on February 28, 2026, where the United States and Israel coordinated an attack via surprise airstri

An eventful Malaysian ASEAN chairmanship comes to an end as the Philippines prepares to take the mantle, amidst straining domestic and international complexities. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. prepares to save his throne as he finds imminent threats both outside and within the borders. A tumultuous Southeast Asian Region and a threatened Philippines, thus, leave ASEAN hanging in the balance.

The Indo-Russian relations stand pivotal in a time where India faces severe backlash from the U.S., especially under the second term of President Donald Trump. These increasing tensions between India and the U.S. have a significant impact on the India-Russia defence relations, which have been prevalent and significant for both countries since the Soviet Era

The capture of the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has raised questions addressing domains ranging from the legality to the catalysts. While the U.S. condemns Venezuela for fostering drug rackets, one of the pivotal underlying causes can be a historical pattern in contemporary times that has jeopardized the U.S. stability and influence.

Globalisation is breaking into a multipolar world where technology, trade, and culture are reshaped by new power centres. Emerging economies like India, China, and Russia are building their own payment systems, digital networks, and trade routes. This shift offers both opportunities and risks, to stay connected yet self-reliant. Success in this fragmented global order will depend on trust, inclusion, innovation, and digital sovereignty.

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