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Boom to Bust: The Bangladesh Economy amidst Global Shocks

Once an economic success story, Bangladesh is positioned at a juncture. It faces several hurdles, both internal and external, on its road to graduating from its status as one of the Least-Developed Countries. The COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, together with soaring oil prices in the global market and global and domestic inflation, have…
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What would a just transition look like for Nigeria?

The relentless extraction of crude oil over a long period, coupled with a lack of investment in public infrastructure, has resulted in poverty and severe environmental degradation in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. This situation has been exacerbated by governmental corruption, leading to the inequitable distribution of oil wealth across regions, fostering tensions and clashes.…
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Intersectionality in India’s Legal Framework

This article discusses the inclusivity of intersectionality in Indian legislations, expanding on its efficiency through judicial decisions and the effect of not taking intersectionality into consideration. The article also discusses the further scope for intersectionality in India’s legal scenario and recent developments related to this inclusivity.
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The Intersection of Gender, Class and Caste in Access to Justice

Gender, Class and Caste are inseparable parts of the society without which the society can not function. Therefore, any rights or service provided depends heavily on how the people are placed in the hierarchy of the society. Access to justice is a fundamental human right, yet it remains elusive for many individuals, particularly those from…
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Infrastructure Development and Trade Potential: The Case of India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) marks a significant shift in US and EU strategies for Middle East trade, aiming to enhance connectivity and economic integration. It will feature a railway line improving ship-to-rail transit, offering India direct access to European markets. Pledged collaborations at the G20 summit in 2023 include enhancing trade infrastructure. The…
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The Complexity of India’s Military Industrial Complex

India’s journey towards military self-reliance has been shaped by its historical, financial, and geopolitical challenges. Initially dependent on first-world countries for defence technology due to financial constraints and bureaucratic inefficiencies, India gradually transitioned towards self-reliance. The 1962 Sino-Indian conflict and the 1971 war with Pakistan were pivotal moments that highlighted the need for indigenous defence…
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Awakening Swa: Lokmanya Tilak and Socio-Political Enlightenment

This article examines the profound impact of Lokmanya Tilak, often referred to as “The Father of Indian unrest,”. India’s struggle for self-rule during the late 19th century, positioned him as a catalyst for socio-political awakening. Tilak called upon the Indian populace to shed the chains of colonial subjugation and reclaim their agency through the movement…
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Lessons from Typhoon Yagi and Vietnam’s Disaster Response

Typhoon Yagi struck several Southeast Asian nations, with Vietnam and Myanmar being the worst affected. In Vietnam, the typhoon’s intense winds and torrential rains resulted in severe damage, flooding, crop destruction, infrastructure damage and a death toll of approximately 290, bringing the total death toll in South Asia to over 500. The effect of climate…
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Existential Anxiety and the Economy

This article explores the profound connections between existential anxiety, economic structures, and shifting perspectives on consumerism and well-being. It argues that the dominant neoclassical economic model, focused solely on material growth, fails to address the underlying existential anxieties that drive consumer behaviour. Drawing on insights from behavioural finance, economics, and psychology, the paper demonstrates how…
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BRICS Potential in Energy Transition

This article will discuss the potential of the global south to fulfil sustainable targets through global governance and systematic planning. The first step that follows in transitioning towards sustainable development is to build a robust energy mix with technology that can produce net zero carbon. The supply and demand of resources can be balanced with…
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AI: The Aide and the Cause for Ecological Issues

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is two sides of the same coin. It has contributed significantly to Environmental conservation by aiding companies to map and process data to identify critical issues and map future predictions but at the same time it in itself has contributed to the rapidly increasing environmental concerns due to its massive consumption of…
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Dirty Water, Dirtier Politics: The legacy of environmental racism and how it played out in Flint

This article discusses the phenomenon of environmental racism, the relevance of which has been surging in conversation over the past few years. It discusses the ingrained nature of this racism in public policy and governance, and also looks at how the activism around it has developed. The Flint water crisis is the primary case study…
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