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Category: International Relations and Policy

Mapping the Principle of Pacta Sunt Servanda under the Modern-Day Contract Law

The principle of Pacta Sunt Servanda is a fundamental concept in international law that governs the way nations enter into and abide by their commitments under international agreements. Translated from Latin as “agreements must be kept,” this principle reflects the notion that parties to an international agreement are bound by their promises and must honour…
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Russia’s Manifest Destiny

The Ukraine-Russia war has brought the immigration issue to the forefront of European Union (EU) politics. What has followed is a right-wing populist resurgence in European countries that has threatened the progress made in the last couple of years. It becomes necessary for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to seek alliances from these nations…
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The Politics and Psychology of Climate Denial in the United States

This article explores the underlying reasons and forces behind climate denial and contrarianism regarding citizen attitudes in the United States. With the need for urgent climate action, American Leadership is particularly essential in accelerating global climate action and in transitioning to a more sustainable economy. The psychology of climate science, the politics behind climate denial…
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Tracing Chinese Influence In the Indian Subcontinent

As the power vacuum in the Indian subcontinent becomes bigger, both the Chinese and Indian governments attempt to seize the role of regional hegemony. The regional hegemonic order is also of prime importance to other powers. India, for one, attempts to preserve its regional power, and it is in the interests of both India and…
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Structural Re-adjustment: IMF and Austerity

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries in the Global South have accrued debts to tackle the global economic downturn and humanitarian crises. With debts becoming unsustainable in regions like Africa and South Asia, the impending fears of defaults have led to such countries resorting to the help of the IMF for providing emergency…
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Venezuela’s Downfall: An Analysis

Venezuela was once Latin America’s exemplar: home to Simón Bolívar, who freed much of the continent from Spanish rule. Now, after years of political mismanagement and months of economic free fall, it is the region’s cautionary tale. Although it’s home to the world’s largest oil reserves, it is plagued by problems of political instability, widespread…
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Environmental Terrorism in Somalia

As the world steps into the Anthropocene epoch, it becomes increasingly imperative to explore the broader implications of water weaponization and environmental terrorism on sustainable development. This article explores the impact of environmental terrorism and political underdevelopment in the water-stressed state of Somalia.
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India’s G-20 Presidency: A Shift in its Foreign Policy

India’s incumbency in the G-20 presidency reflects its new profound focus on issues of economic and social importance. Such issues were previously covered within an umbrella foreign policy, with now the mantle set for India to lead the global summit, it marks a transformation of Indian diplomacy and foreign policy.
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Pakistan’s ailing economy: What went wrong and what lies ahead?

Pakistan’s economy has been going through extreme distress and the country is struggling to make ends meet. In this article, we will explore the underlying reasons for this and analyse the options available to Pakistan going forward.
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The Entanglement of Intellectual Property Rights in the Global Contemporary Art

This article will investigate the tense relationship between copyright law and various forms of art, focusing on the points of conflicts and the jurisdictional inconsistencies in protecting contemporary art. In addition, we shall also understand the essence of ‘originality’ in artworks and the recognition given to the works reproduced.
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Tit for Tat: How India counters Chinese Lending in South Asia

The recent development lending undertaken by the Indian government has sparked a conversation around the India-China relationship and whether such lending is retaliation to counter the aggressive Chinese lending in South Asia. This article aims to provide the geopolitical implications of such acts and examine the threats and opportunities that it entails.
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Polar Arsenals: The Militarisation of the Arctic

As melting ice caps make the Arctic ever more accessible to human settlement and inhabitation, the region is becoming a significant arena of geopolitical competition. This article examines the importance of the Arctic to the international economic and security framework and recent trends in militarisation in the region.
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