Russia and Ukraine

Russia and the economic consequences of war

After 22 months of invasion, let’s evaluate whether it was worth it or not for Russia to invade Ukraine.
11 January 2024, 00:00 AM

The war in Ukraine was not ‘unprovoked’

There is no fairy tale end to the war in Ukraine, in which Ukraine defeats Russia on the battlefield and then joins Nato.
2 June 2023, 02:00 AM

IOC backs return of Russian athletes as individuals

IOC president Thomas Bach said the body's Executive Board had recommended to international federations and international sports event organisers that "athletes with a Russian or a Belarusian passport must compete only as Individual Neutral Athletes"
29 March 2023, 02:22 AM

Is civilisation in decline, clashing or rejuvenating?

Rising uncertainties are making global compromise and cooperation more unlikely
8 September 2022, 08:28 AM

Ukraine’s Tale of Two Colonisations

More is at stake in Ukraine than many commentators seem to appreciate. In a world beset by the effects of climate change, fertile land will be an increasingly valuable asset.
31 August 2022, 06:27 AM

Our own resources can help us get over the energy crisis

All studies done by international and national agencies are in agreement that Bangladesh still has a significant amount of undiscovered gas under the ground.
20 August 2022, 16:45 PM

Pelosi’s Taiwan visit: Overstepping China’s ‘red line’

US-China friction over Taiwan likely to have worrying impacts on global stability.
13 August 2022, 15:00 PM

To Washington’s glee, Ukraine war hits Turkiye’s military ambitions

The last decade has witnessed a spectacular boom in Turkiye’s defence industry.
4 July 2022, 12:00 PM

Can boro harvest prevent a food crisis in the country?

This season’s boro harvesting is at the door. Yet, the price hike of rice continues.
19 May 2022, 15:02 PM