On April 10, 2026 (U.S. time), corresponding to April 11 in India, the Artemis II mission concluded successfully with the return of the Orion crew module Integrity. Over ten days, four astronauts completed a crewed lunar flyby, traveling to the Moon and back. Beyond its technical accomplishments, the mission marks a historic inflection point, the revival of human deep-space exploration after more than five decades since the Apollo era.
Water has long played a multifaceted role in warfare, serving as a weapon, a target, a strategic lever, and a life-sustaining resource. It is indispensable not only for drinking but also for maritime security and economic stability. In early March 2026, the Iranian Foreign Ministry accused Israel of targeting desalination facilities on Qeshm Island, a claim Israel denied.
Escalating US-Israel actions, Iran’s calibrated response and shifting global diplomacy shape an uncertain regional trajectoryMore than five weeks into the ongoing West Asia conflict, the situation remains volatile, layered and deeply uncertain.
When military operations commence, missiles and bombs are deployed, and alliances are scrutinized; silence can indeed be more profound than the roar of weaponry and air raid sirens. In the escalating conflict involving Iran, the most notable sound in international politics may not be the loudness of fighter jets, but rather the relative silence from two of Tehran’s purported strategic partners, namely Russia and China.
Amid sustained criticism of the failure of multilateralism, the first quarter of the 21st century has seen multilateral organizations expand in both scope and mandate.