This article tries to highlight the ubiquity of Marx’s ideas in World politics while simultaneously segueing into exploring the problematic aspects of one of the most consequential texts of the twentieth century: The Communist Manifesto.
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Reforming Indian Healthcare and Moving Towards Universal Coverage
First in a series of six, this article presents an overview of progress made over the last decade, and places in perspective key insights from Amartya Sen and Jean Dreze, that continue to remain relevant in our time.
More than a decade after the Arab Spring, Tunisia is still in danger of losing its democracy.
Much has changed since the Arab Spring. But somehow, the region is less free than it was in 2010.
Understanding the Symbolic Public Acts of Non-Violent movements around the world: The role of colour, symbols and slogans.
Everyday things have become objects of protests and symbols over the years that have defined the significant struggles in history.
How Web 3.0 will change International Relations
The future of the study of international relations will have to catch up with the steady rise of Web 3.0 going forward. As Web 3.0 recognizes no borders, the implications for international society and the relevance of the present state-centric world order shall be colossal.
Growing GCC-China ties: The Economic and Geopolitical Dimensions
The five day visit of senior officials from four Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to China is important for a number of reasons.
Not your Kashmir Ki Kali! – The Portrayal of Kashmiri Women in Indian Cinema
In the first and the second article of this series, the primary aspects of the political and social domains were explained in relation to Kashmiri Feminism. This, the final article, contends against the representation of Kashmiri women in popular films by underlining the reductive and colonial gaze of the Indian Cinema.
Embroideries by Marjane Satrapi
Set in the backdrop of post-revolution Iran, Embroideries is a tale of a bunch of masochistic women who have internalized the oppressive societal norms in which they live and at the same time are conscious about its biased nature.
Insecurity Will Engulf China
Authoritarian regimes outbeat everyone at glossing over weaknesses and boasting off strengths. But policymakers in New Delhi must be heedful to discern the picture China projects from the realities it confronts. For all the impediments India is facing, those that China faces are greater and severe.
Urban Mobility Crisis: India Needs to Look Beyond Metro Rail Systems
In the second of a series of essays on urban mobility in India, Sudarshan and Mukundan systematically gauge the viability of responses by governments across the country to the current urban mobility crisis, focusing on the challenges faced by metro-rail systems in the country.
Can the Re-opening of the Kartarpur Corridor Lead to Resumption of India-Pakistan Bilateral Trade?
While it is always important to have realistic expectations in the context of India-Pakistan relations, it is important not to be excessively pessimistic. The Kartarpur corridor has been dubbed as a corridor of peace, potential and prosperity and its reopening is an important step which could open up many vistas.
Understanding Theories through Popular Culture: Hierarchy and Anarchy in Netflix’s House of Cards
This article tries to explore theories in International relations through the lens of popular culture. The article shows how popular culture becomes a test-ground for these theories and helps in understanding the real world better through Netflix’s House of Cards.
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