The absence of foresight and the inability to read the pulse of a nation will ultimately lead to the downfall of any political leader, as we are increasingly experiencing across the Middle East...

Diana looks at the significance of a Libyan bill which seeks to make rape during armed conflict a war crime...

After failing diplomatically to end the Syrian civil unrest, the international community is arming rebel groups. They must now be ready to own up to the responsibility that will follow after the war...

Sahiba Trivedi examines India's and China's current efforts towards a green economy, in particular, their actions on altering their energy mix.

Calling them "exotics" may add a veneer of mystery to them, but invasive species are deadly by any name. While many invasive species begin as purposefully introduced ones, they often tend to take over new habitats and create unforeseen problems. These problems include a wide range of destructive ones from killing off other native species, to causing threats to health, agriculture and food security.

Diana Philip examines the possibility of an ICC referral by Palestine and its challenges in light of Palestine's new observer state status in the United Nations.