Call it naïve materialism or ridiculous timing. Call it sensationalism or playing to the gallery. Call it hopefulness, hopelessness, or whatever. But, the seeds have been sown. It’s going to be a tough ride. Who benefits from all the brouhaha and kerfuffle isn’t difficult to decipher. It’s the ISIS. The signs are ominous, but, of course, one needs to be …

The mayhem continues. Ceasefire appears to be a forlorn dream. Russia and Turkey might have done their part, but thanks to Mr Trump, the situation in Syria seems set for a topsy-turvy ride, again. The grandeur effect of the Tomahawks didn’t subside yet, and the US decided to strike again. On May 18, Trump launched strikes against the pro-Assad forces. …

Since the start of 2017, the entire world has been up for a topsy-turvy ride. Those having a keen eye on international politics might be relishing on the prospect of being able to navigate through multiple stories at a particular instance. Those having to analyze these, however, might find it arduous enough to keep pace with the recent developments. From …