Abstract: In continuation with the first part of discussion held on 16 April 2024, of the quarterly analysis of major issues/trends in conflicts, the follow-up discussion will look at major developments on global politics during Jan-Mar 2025. It will cover the following: Return of Donald Trump, Retreat of the US, Cross-Atlantic Divide, Tariff Wars, Endgame in Ukraine, and Re-engagement in the Middle East. The discussion will also look at the implications of these developments vis-a-vis the world order.
About the speakers: D Suba Chandran and Abhiruchi Chowdhry are with the Science, Technology and International Relations (STIR) Programme. They edit a NIAS Weekly – The World This Week. The Global Politics Team at NIAS publish Daily Briefs and Monthly Monitors as a part of its focus under area studies relating to Pakistan, Europe, Africa and China.