Crossroads

• Following the 2024 General Elections where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 240 seats—falling 32 short of a majority—the party has regained momentum in regional politics. • The BJP has secured resounding majorities in several subsequent Assembly elections, either independently or through alliances, across states including Haryana and Maharashtra. • This trend indicates a strategic recovery for the party, extending its influence into key regions such as Delhi, Bihar, Assam, and West Bengal.

Colombia is a global leader in climate activism. Could US influence drag country to a future of mining and fracking?Several hours after dark in a quiet Caribbean neighbourhood, a cluster of environmental activists gather on plastic chairs between a mango tree and a courtyard wall emblazoned with the words: “Colombia, respira!” (breathe Colombia).So many people have turned up that some are forced to stand. That is because tonight’s speaker, Susana Muhamad, is one of the most admired socio-environmental campaigners in the world and this is a moment of profound historical significance. Continue reading...