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Geopolitical Implications of The Biden-Trump Electoral Race
Read more: Geopolitical Implications of The Biden-Trump Electoral RaceIt is tough to ascertain whether world leaders have actually told Biden that they want him to get re-elected. If Donald Trump were to win Trump 2.0 would need to be different from Trump1.0, given the current global economic and geopolitical landscape.
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What He Was Thinking: Musharaf and the Kargil War
Read more: What He Was Thinking: Musharaf and the Kargil WarThe Kargil conflict of 1999 reveals a nexus of political ambition, military strategy, and geopolitical tension, epitomised by General Pervez Musharraf’s calculated manoeuvring to consolidate power in Pakistan. This essay delves into the backdrop of Pakistan’s political turmoil in the 1990s, Musharraf’s clandestine orchestration of the conflict, and the strategic intricacies surrounding the Kargil operation. It explores the enigmatic behaviours of key actors, such as the…
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India’s Strategic Position in the Indian Ocean: Geopolitical Significance, Challenges, and Opportunities
Read more: India’s Strategic Position in the Indian Ocean: Geopolitical Significance, Challenges, and OpportunitiesThis article scrutinizes India’s crucial position in the Indian Ocean. It analyzes the geopolitical significance of India’s location in the Indian Ocean, identifies its challenges, and highlights its opportunities. Despite being threatened by maritime security and rivalries from great powers, India’s strategic location promotes regional stability and economic growth by forming strategic partnerships and engaging…
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Theatre of Contestation in Iraq: Iranian-Backed Militias and the US
Read more: Theatre of Contestation in Iraq: Iranian-Backed Militias and the USThe ongoing siege in Gaza after the unprecedented October 7th rampage on Israel has once again thrust the Middle East at a precipice. It has heralded a wave of assaults orchestrated by Iranian-backed armed groups in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen across the region. This article comprehends and analyzes the spurring of Iranian-backed militias in…
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Resumption of India-Pakistan Trade Relations: Opportunities and Key Impediments
Read more: Resumption of India-Pakistan Trade Relations: Opportunities and Key ImpedimentsBy Tridivesh Singh Maini Introduction Pakistan Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, while addressing a press conference in London, on March 23, 2024, said that Pakistan businessmen are in favour of resumption of bilateral trade with India. While the foreign minister said that he would “seriously” look into the matter, he said that several stakeholders were involved…
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Evolving Dynamics Of Power In World Politics
Read more: Evolving Dynamics Of Power In World PoliticsThis article explores the evolution of power dynamics in world politics, focusing on the use of International Relations theories to understand the concept of power. Tracing historical shifts in power from Ancient Greece to the Cold War, it attempts to study the differences in the constituents of power over time. The diminishing use of force…
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Fortifying India-ASEAN Relations: A Strategic Perspective
Read more: Fortifying India-ASEAN Relations: A Strategic PerspectiveThis article outlines the evolving relationship between India and the Association of South-East Asian Nations (hereafter referred to as ASEAN), highlighting the strategic and economic aspects of their partnership. Since the 1990s, India’s engagement with ASEAN has deepened, culminating in a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022. Both sides seek to counter China’s assertiveness in the…
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Key Facets of Japan’s Energy Diplomacy
Read more: Key Facets of Japan’s Energy DiplomacyThis article underscores the global commitment to a sustainable future, as epitomised by initiatives like the Paris Agreement, with Japan as a key participant. Japan’s energy diplomacy is then analysed, emphasising its focus on energy security, economic efficiency, and environmental sustainability. This is done through principal strategies which include promoting renewable energy, global energy governance,…
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India’s Vietnam: The Forgotten War
Read more: India’s Vietnam: The Forgotten WarThe Indian Intervention in the Sri Lankan Civil War is a topic that has been ignored in mainstream knowledge of society. This war that India fought is required to be learned as it will allow India to learn from its mistakes and as it grows in its international stature, The notion of reopening old wounds…
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The Storm in East Asia Gave Birth to Bangladesh
Read more: The Storm in East Asia Gave Birth to BangladeshBy Dheemant Anil Abstract The birth of Bangladesh can be considered the first time a climatic event led to the birth of the nation. It is therefore important for us to study the lead up to the Bangladeshi War of Liberation, as it gives us vital lessons as to how climate can play a role…
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IN CAHOOTS: Development and Autocracy in China
Read more: IN CAHOOTS: Development and Autocracy in ChinaThis article analyzes how China’s amalgamation of strict disciplinary economic policies and limited free capital movement, underpinned by the construction of a centrally sanctioned narrative of ‘excellent traditional culture’ has given wings to soar to the Red Dragon.
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India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor – A 21st Century Silk Road in the Making
Read more: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor – A 21st Century Silk Road in the MakingThe India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, proclaimed to be a ‘major medium of economic integration’ between India, West Asia and Europe, represents a cornerstone of multilateral cooperation and 21st century globalization in the fields of railway connectivity, digital and financial connection and green energy partnership. While optimists herald it as a modern day silk route promising…