Why the US Wants Greater Control Over Venezuela’s Oil

01 Sep 2026

ContextThe US says it will gain majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil, equivalent to about 20% of Venezuela’s proven reserves, under a proposed agreement.US President Donald Trump described it as the “biggest oil deal i...

India and Central Asia: Strategic Importance and the SCO

29 Aug 2026

visit and the Kyrgyz Republic (August 31–September 1) for the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State Summit.India's focused engagement with Central Asia began with the “Connect Central Asia” policy (2012) and received...

BRICS as an Emerging Engine of Global Growth

28 Aug 2026

Context: The 2026 BRICS Summit is scheduled to be held in New Delhi, providing an opportunity to expand cooperation among major emerging economies.BRICS has evolved from a grouping focused primarily on emerging economies into a broader platform for e...

India’s Return to Its Central Asian Neighbourhood

28 Aug 2026

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Uzbekistan and participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.The outreach reflects India’s effort to strengthen engagement with Cen...

BRICS as an Emerging Engine of Global Growth

28 Aug 2026

Context: The 2026 BRICS Summit is scheduled to be held in New Delhi, providing an opportunity to expand cooperation among major emerging economies.BRICS has evolved from a grouping focused primarily on emerging economies into a broader platform for e...

India’s Return to Its Central Asian Neighbourhood

28 Aug 2026

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Uzbekistan and participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.The outreach reflects India’s effort to strengthen engagement with Cen...