A protracted Israel-Hamas war may have negative consequences in some Southeast Asian nations, in terms of terror recruitment, radicalization, and cyberattacks, according to experts. The armed conflict in the Middle East has entered its second month after a surprise incursion by Hamas into southern Israel on October 7 resulted in the killing of over 1,200 … Read more
What is the similarity between British retribution after recapturing Delhi from mutineers in 1857 and the Israeli state’s raging military operation in Gaza today? The two incidents may be separated by 165 years of history, but there are some very visible parallels. The revolt, in which sepoys temporarily freed Delhi from British rule in May … Read more
Advertisement In 1947, India voted against the partition of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly. India was the first non‐Arab state to recognize the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) as sole and legitimate representative of the Palestinian people in 1974. India was also one of the first countries to recognize the State of Palestine in … Read more
Advertisement On October 27, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on “Protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations” in the context of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Originally proposed by Jordan, the resolution was the culmination of the tenth emergency special session of the UNGA, called to respond to … Read more
Advertisement The October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel sparked a chain reaction that is being felt well beyond the region. Most Group of Seven (G-7) members quickly condemned Hamas and unequivocally defended Israel’s right to defend itself, though one country initially struck a somewhat different tone: Japan. To be sure, Tokyo did denounce Hamas’ assaults … Read more
Advertisement There is a big debate going on in Tokyo over Japan’s position in the Israel-Hamas war. Some say Japan should strongly support Israel together with other major Western countries, especially as this year’s chair of the Group of Seven (G-7). Others say Tokyo should maintain a neutral position, not taking sides with the Israelis … Read more
Advertisement In the wake of the Israel conflict, Aditya Raj Kaul, an Indian journalist known for his pro-BJP views, posted on X (formerly Twitter) about the atrocities committed by Hamas, alleging that a pregnant woman was dissected by Hamas, killing the unborn child. As of writing, the post has been viewed 10.2 million times with … Read more
The Koreas | Diplomacy | East Asia Seoul is urging the swift and peaceful resolution of the conflict, fearing regional and global spillovers. But the Yoon government is also careful not to take sides. Advertisement Four days after Hamas’ attack on Israel, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol called an “Emergency Economic and Security Review Meeting” on October 11. In … Read more
Suspected North Korean-made F-7 rocket-propelled grenades, many with a distinctive red stripe on their warhead, are seen at an Israeli military base in southern Israel, Oct. 15, 2023. Credit: AP Photo/ Alon Bernstein Advertisement Hamas fighters likely fired North Korean weapons during their October 7 assault on Israel, a militant video and weapons seized by … Read more
Advertisement In the early morning of October 7, local time, armed forces from Gaza, led by Hamas, suddenly launched an attack on Israel. They entered Israel and killed more than 1,400 people, including civilians, and took more than 100 people back to Gaza as hostages. Israel, which was hit hard, declared the country to be … Read more