DR RACHNA K PRASAD   On March 30, 2026, the global system appeared to teeter on the edge of catastrophe. Oil prices surged to an alarming 144 dollars per barrel, reflecting not just market anxiety but a deeper fear of systemic disruption. In Iran, the distribution of iodine tablets to over 175,000 citizens signalled that … Continue reading The 14-day truce: A tactical pause in a shifting global order