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A humbled Modi returns to power — What lies ahead
A humbled Modi returns to power — What lies ahead

Written by Manali Kumar and Chetan Rana

After a decade of sliding towards authoritarianism, a return to coalition politics promises a path to redemocratisation. Without a clear majority, the BJP can no longer bypass parliamentary scrutiny.

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North Korea’s recent missile tests illustrate its nuclear tactics
North Korea’s recent missile tests illustrate its nuclear tactics

Written by Elisabeth I-Mi Suh

North Korea is advancing its nuclear weapons and missile programs. Despite economic hardships and pandemic provisions the regime in Pyongyang has made significant strides in developing a range of different missile systems.

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