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South Korea’s Ballot Battlefield
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.

Johnson Odakkal
Jun 267 min read


Ganglands of the Pacific: Ecuador’s New Frontline
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” by JOI Global Canvas is back! After a brief hiatus and with a fresh new look on our redeveloped...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Jun 127 min read


Tectonic Tensions on Thin Ice: Polar Regions in Global Crosshairs
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” by JOI The Arctic and Antarctic are vanishing at an alarming pace. According to the US National...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Apr 117 min read


Greenland Elections 2025: The Iceberg Beneath the Ballot
Greenland’s 2025 elections mark turning point with voters weighing independence, economic growth, and global influence in Arctic geopolitics

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Mar 287 min read


Sudan's Civil War : The Unseen Battle
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,...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Mar 136 min read


Power & Provocation: The Russia–North Korea Deal
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” by JOI Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have reached new heights. North Korea’s latest ballistic...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Mar 135 min read


South Africa's 2024 Election: A Watershed Moment in Democratic Evolution
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” by JOI In a historic turn of events, South Africa's 2024 general election marked the end of the...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Mar 77 min read


EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: Integration or Exploitation?
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” by JOI " Trade agreements are never just about trade ." This statement rings true as the European...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Mar 15 min read


Flames of Crisis: Wildfires, Climate Change, and the Economic Toll of a Global Threat
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” by JOI This week on Global Canvas , we turn our attention to an escalating crisis that is reshaping...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Feb 206 min read


The Dangerous Socrates and Asking Why!
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...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Feb 163 min read


Power, Identity, and the Ballot: North Macedonia 2024
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” by JOI North Macedonia’s 2024 elections were more than a political shift—they were a statement on...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Feb 136 min read


Critical Minerals, Critical Moves: The Lobito Corridor
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” by JOI On December 2, 2024 , history was made. In a symbolic yet strategic move, President Joe Biden...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Jan 235 min read


German Elections 2025 : Ideologies in Transition
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” by JOI Germany stands at a pivotal juncture as it approaches the snap federal elections scheduled for...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Jan 176 min read


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

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Jan 116 min read


Drones of War - The Unseen Soldiers of Modern Geopolitics
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI On September 10, 2024, the skies above Moscow became a silent battleground. Ukrainian...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Dec 20, 20247 min read


South-South Strides : A New Global Narrative
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI The Global South is no longer a peripheral actor in the global arena; it is emerging as a...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Dec 13, 20244 min read


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


Indian Constitution at 75: Living Legacy of Democracy
‘‘The Constitution is not a mere lawyer’s document; it is a vehicle of life, and its spirit is always the spirit of age.’’- Dr....

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Nov 26, 20243 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
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