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Sunday, June 14, 2026
TopicLiberal international order

Topic: liberal international order

Liberal world order was built on science, reason. Why it was doomed to fail

The spectacular failure of liberal internationalism is often diagnosed as a simple inability to account for the brute realities of nationalism. But this critique doesn’t go far enough.

Middle powers are showing unprecedented agency — to offset unsteady US era

The participation of middle powers in platforms such as the G20, ASEAN, AUKUS dialogues, and regional security forums positions them as brokers between competing interests.

Before India insists on ‘rules-based’ international system, it should recall Bretton Woods

Bretton Woods’ anniversary is a useful chance to remind ourselves that the tale of benevolent international cooperation masks realities of power.

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Liberal world order was built on science, reason. Why it was doomed to fail

The spectacular failure of liberal internationalism is often diagnosed as a simple inability to account for the brute realities of nationalism. But this critique doesn’t go far enough.

As world chases sky-high jet fuel profits, why India is resisting the new global gold rush

While refiners in Europe, the US and parts of Asia are boosting jet fuel output to cash in on rising jet fuel margins, India and China are taking a cautious approach.

Yet another AN-32 crash. Replacement of aging fleet planned since mid-2000s could see movement soon

The primary task of the over 100 AN-32s with the IAF is to deliver all that is needed for sustenance of soldiers across the country, from high altitude and mountainous terrain to the island chains.

Five challenges await Modi. First, he must shake off the past and Nehru

It’s a perfectly reasonable presumption that Modi will be around for a significant enough time for us to reflect on the challenges that lie ahead. I will list five.