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Plastic, Poison and Poverty
Read more: Plastic, Poison and PovertyBy — Shreya Parameshwaran Abstract The Global South has been unduly affected by exported plastic pollution. Saving the Global South from the adverse health impacts of plastic pollution such as cancer and respiratory diseases would also save the Global South’s financially and nutritionally important fisheries as well as breaking the cycle of poverty caused by…
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Warships in the Water: How the Strait of Hormuz Became One of the Most Militarised Trade Corridors
Read more: Warships in the Water: How the Strait of Hormuz Became One of the Most Militarised Trade CorridorsBy – Chandril Ray Chaudhuri Abstract This article examines the evolution and development of the Strait of Hormuz as one of the most militarised global trade routes. It argues that global energy transport through the Strait of Hormuz is not secure by market forces alone, but through permanent military presence and ongoing geopolitical competition. The…
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Humour as Power: Memes, Accountability, and the New Frontier of Political Influence
Read more: Humour as Power: Memes, Accountability, and the New Frontier of Political InfluenceBy — Shreya Maheshwari Abstract Memes often evade legal scrutiny because they are easily dismissed as jokes. However, it is often overlooked that, with the rise of social media platforms, memes have emerged as strategic tools for political communication due to their viral nature. The article argues that, unlike straightforward assertions, memes allow state actors…
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Politics in a World of Memes
Read more: Politics in a World of MemesBy – Delisha Clara Rao Abstract This article delves into the viral nature of memes and raises concerns about the trivialization of serious geopolitical events and the normalization of authoritarian imagery through humor and irony. Drawing on examples from major political developments in 2024 and 2025, including the U.S. presidential election cycle, the European Parliament…
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Meme Warfare: How Virality Has Become a Tool of Strategic Influence in Global Politics?
Read more: Meme Warfare: How Virality Has Become a Tool of Strategic Influence in Global Politics?By — Mansi Khetan Abstract From campaign trails to conflict zones, memes have become unlikely instruments of geopolitical influence. What was once dismissed as digital vernacular now shapes legitimacy, public perception, and narrative dominance in real time. This article examines how virality transforms political authority into a performance calibrated for algorithms rather than institutions. It…
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Legitimacy Beyond Borders: Social Media and the Internationalisation of Governance
Read more: Legitimacy Beyond Borders: Social Media and the Internationalisation of GovernanceBy — Mansi Khetan Abstract Social media has transformed how political legitimacy is constructed and contested in contemporary world politics, extending governance beyond territorial borders. This article examines how digital platforms enable political actors to perform and affirm claims of legitimate authority before global audiences. By analysing Ukraine’s digital strategy during the Russia-Ukraine war and…
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What happens when a Chokepoint becomes a Weapon? The Strait of Hormuz Crisis and the Fragility of the Global Supply Chains
Read more: What happens when a Chokepoint becomes a Weapon? The Strait of Hormuz Crisis and the Fragility of the Global Supply ChainsBy – Rianne Michael Abstract The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most critical maritime chokepoints in the global trading system that facilitates a significant share of the world’s energy and commodity flows. Following the escalation of hostilities between Iran, the United States of America, and Israel in February 2026, threats have been made…
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Quo Vadis, Diplomacy?
Read more: Quo Vadis, Diplomacy?By – Hansin Kapoor Abstract This article explores the radical transition from policy-based legitimacy to aesthetic resonance in contemporary global politics. As the traditional Westphalian order enters a state of polycrisis, the technical language of international law is increasingly superseded by the affective power of the “Vibe Shift.” By analyzing aesthetic movements such as “Little…
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Show Me Your Feed and I’ll Tell You Your Politics
Read more: Show Me Your Feed and I’ll Tell You Your PoliticsBy – Delisha Clara Rao Abstract The shift from traditional news media to social media being the one stop for all news related concerns raises mixed opinions on it being both a boon and a bain. While the increased accessibility of information has expanded public engagement and awareness, this transformation has also exposed significant vulnerabilities…
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Digital Media Transforming Traditional Democracy
Read more: Digital Media Transforming Traditional DemocracyBy — Rianne Michael Abstract Social media has reconfigured how people engage with democracy. It has made communication and participation easier and instant. This paper examines how social media has transformed democracy from an institution-mediated to a digitally-networked model allowing political participation and legitimacy to be continuously produced through formal mechanisms, online interactions, visibility and…
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X as a Diplomatic Battlefield: Twiplomacy and Narrative Power During the Israel–Hamas War
Read more: X as a Diplomatic Battlefield: Twiplomacy and Narrative Power During the Israel–Hamas WarBy – Shreya Maheshwari Abstract The swift development of digital technology has changed the character of international conflict by altering the balance of power and the strategic exchanges between superpowers. The article examines Twitter’s role as an informal diplomatic battlefield during the Israel Hamas war in Oct 2023. The article investigates the reshaping of diplomacy…
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Who Tells the Global South’s Story?
Read more: Who Tells the Global South’s Story?By — Hansin Kapoor Abstract In the new cold war of the digital age, every post and hashtag is political theatre. U.S. and Chinese tech giants are not just selling gadgets, they’re selling narratives about who matters in Africa, Asia and Latin America. This rivalry turns social media into a battleground where developing countries often…
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