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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
TopicUN reforms

Topic: UN reforms

We live in a strange democracy where the world is led by undemocratic UNSC: former Lesotho PM

The 26th International Conference of the Chief Justices of the World brought together chief justices from around the world, along with senior judges and delegates representing 52 countries.

US supports 2 permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa in bid to repair ties, counter China

US Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield is set to announce support for one permanent seat for Africa and another rotational seat for small island developing states.

Jaishankar fields questions on India-China ties, ‘decolonisation’ of UN at Raisina Dialogue

At a session at Raisina Dialogue, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar answered a range of questions — from India-China ties to reforms and ‘de-colonisation' of the UN.  

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.