JOI 2025

India’s response to U.S. tariff pressure is more than a trade dispute — it’s a reaffirmation of strategic autonomy. From refusing to bow on Russian oil imports to protecting agriculture and rural livelihoods, New Delhi is signaling that its economic and foreign policy decisions will be made at home, not abroad. This standoff underscores a deeper geopolitical truth: India’s rise is defined by independence in both principle and practice.

South Korea’s democracy, shaped by struggle and civic resistance, faced one of its greatest tests between 2022–2025. From razor-thin elections to a shocking martial law declaration, the nation stood at a political crossroads. This episode of Global Canvas unpacks how institutional strength, civic will, and geopolitical pressures collided and what South Korea’s response tells us about the fragility and future of democracy.

Life at sea is more than just vast horizons and thrilling voyages, it’s a test of endurance, resilience, and humanity. In this reflective piece, Commodore (Dr) Johnson Odakkal shares gripping real-life experiences and highlights the mental and emotional toll of seafaring. As the world marks the International Day of the Seafarer 2025, the call for harassment-free, inclusive, and supportive ships becomes louder and more urgent than ever.

Reset. Reroot. Rise: Choosing High Road Leadership That Lasts Discover how to lead with grace when applause fades. Inspired by John Maxwell’s High Road Leadership, this reflection unveils a strategy for lasting impact.

Another Episode of “Global Canvas” by JOI The Arctic and Antarctic are vanishing at an alarming pace. According to the US National...

Greenland’s 2025 elections mark turning point with voters weighing independence, economic growth, and global influence in Arctic geopolitics

Another Episode of “Global Canvas” by JOI War is not just fought on battlefields—it is waged on bodies. In Sudan’s ongoing civil war,...

Another Episode of “Global Canvas” by JOI Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have reached new heights. North Korea’s latest ballistic...

Another Episode of “Global Canvas” by JOI In a historic turn of events, South Africa's 2024 general election marked the end of the...

Another Episode of “Global Canvas” by JOI " Trade agreements are never just about trade ." This statement rings true as the European...

Another Episode of “Global Canvas” by JOI This week on Global Canvas , we turn our attention to an escalating crisis that is reshaping...

On a fateful day in 399 BCE , in the heart of Athens, an old man stood before a jury of his fellow citizens. His crime? Asking too many...

Another Episode of “Global Canvas” by JOI North Macedonia’s 2024 elections were more than a political shift—they were a statement on...

As India steps into its 76th year under its own Constitution, it stands as a beacon of hope, resilience, and adaptability for the world....

Another Episode of “Global Canvas” by JOI On December 2, 2024 , history was made. In a symbolic yet strategic move, President Joe Biden...

Another Episode of “Global Canvas” by JOI Germany stands at a pivotal juncture as it approaches the snap federal elections scheduled for...

Explore India's cultural richness in mid-January, from Lohri's warmth to Pongal's gratitude, while honoring our Armed Forces veterans.

“Global Canvas” by JOI resumes in 2025 Imagine a vital waterway, intricately weaving together the fabric of global trade, suddenly thrust...