West Bengal’s response to illegal migration differs from that of Assam due to cultural and linguistic similarities between migrants and locals. This has allowed migrants to integrate more seamlessly. However, political patronage has played a significant role in facilitating migration. Reports from intelligence agencies cited in an IDSA monograph

As it is, Donald Trump, who is returning to office as president of the United States, has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on imports from BRICS nations, if he sees them threatening the U.S. dollar. If that happens China’s already dominant position in Indonesia’s economy could grow even stronger, noted Muhammad Andri Perdana, director of resea

Myanmar has consistently refused to recognise the Rohingya. The Burma Citizenship Law of 1982, introduced after the military assumed power through a coup, privileged state-recognised ethnic groups but by excluding the Rohingya, denied them citizenship, effectively rendering them stateless. Their status remained unchanged even after the restoration

solely on the basis of their conscientious objection to military service, and should release those that have been so imprisoned.” It added: “All States should adopt appropriate legislative or other measures to ensure that conscientious objector status is recognized. Court jails conscientious objector for two years Arslan Wepayew (born 7 Februa

Going the opposite direction, China’s spending on domestic security and the military has risen at a faster rate than the economy. Geopolitical tensions between China and its immediate neighbours in Asia and the West along with fears of domestic unrest and espionage will continue to fuel security-related spending. Officially, China’s military bu