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Geopolitics in Action: Taiwan's Perilous Strait
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI Imagine a region where the hum of military jets and naval drills frequently pierces the...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Dec 6, 20246 min read


Indigenous Tribes of Amazon - The Politics of Development
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI This week on Global Canvas , we venture into the Amazon rainforest . Spanning twice the size...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Nov 28, 20245 min read


French Elections 2024 - Fragmented Franchise
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI France , once a symbol of European stability, has seen its political landscape shift...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Nov 22, 20246 min read


Trash as Tactics: North Korea's Latest Political Statement
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI Imagine waking up to find your city littered with garbage-filled balloons—objects meant not...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Nov 14, 20244 min read


Is an African Spring on the Rise?
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI We hope you had an enjoyable festive break. The Global Canvas series resumes with a...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Nov 7, 20247 min read


Broken Seams: Bangladesh’s Economic Reckoning
Sixth Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI Imagine the streets of Dhaka , once bustling with the hum of industry, now filled with the...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Oct 17, 20244 min read


Telegram : A Geopolitical Battleground
Fifth Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI Imagine a messaging platform with over 900 million users , designed to promote free speech but...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Oct 10, 20246 min read


Stranded in Space: Non-State Actors on the Rise
Fourth Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI Imagine spending over 60 days in space, floating 260 miles above Earth, far from the comforts...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Oct 4, 20244 min read


White Gold or Green Grave? Serbia’s Lithium Dilemma
Third Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI Lithium , often called the " White Gold " of the 21st century, is at the heart of a contentious debate in Serbia. As one of the most essential raw materials for batteries and electric vehicles, its discovery promised economic growth and new opportunities. Yet, in Serbia , a country already familiar with the environmental hazards of mining, this promise has come with a steep price—sparking widespread unrest. Tensions have been brewing

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Sep 26, 20247 min read


Guinea’s 2009 Massacre: A Long Road to Justice
Second Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI On September 28, 2009 , the streets of Conakry , Guinea’s capital, were filled with peaceful pro-democracy protests demanding an end to the military regime. However, hope quickly turned to horror as the demonstration at the national stadium was met with brutal violence by Guinea's security forces. The massacre that followed not only devastated the country but also left a lasting scar on its path toward justice and human rights. More

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Sep 19, 20247 min read


Venezuela's 2024 Elections on the Global Stage
Inaugural Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI On a hopeful evening in July 2024, Venezuelans like Gaby Arellano—a political refugee and former member of Venezuela's National Assembly—looked forward to a new dawn for their beleaguered nation. However, those hopes were quickly dashed when Nicolás Maduro secured a disputed third term as president the following day. Arellano, who has long been a vocal critic of Maduro's government and now seeks refuge in Colombia, was not alone

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Sep 12, 20247 min read


Charting New Waters : A Geopolitical Odyssey
As a teacher, there's nothing more fulfilling than guiding young minds through the complex waters of knowledge and politics. In this...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Sep 4, 20244 min read
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