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Stateless by Design: The Politics of Citizenship and International Law
Read more: Stateless by Design: The Politics of Citizenship and International LawBy – Tarinee Abstract Citizenship provides the legal foundation of identity, rights, and recognition in international law. Yet, across the world, millions are stateless, not as a result of a lack of homeland, but rather because they experience the consequences of the legal system misapplied to their nationality. This article seeks to highlight how international…
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The Post-Truth Presidency: Free Media Rhetoric and the Collapse of Democratic Journalism in Trump’s Second Term
Read more: The Post-Truth Presidency: Free Media Rhetoric and the Collapse of Democratic Journalism in Trump’s Second TermBy – Vasatika Saraswat Abstract The evolution of the media landscape in the United States during President Donald Trump’s second term represents a significant shift with wide-ranging implications, not only for domestic democratic governance but also for the nation’s foreign policy posture and global standing. The increasingly strategic use of the“free media” rhetoric, the weakening…
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Fourth Pillar of Democracy: The Press’ Role in the Vietnam War
Read more: Fourth Pillar of Democracy: The Press’ Role in the Vietnam WarBy – Shivali Yadav Abstract The Vietnam War symbolises a critical point in press history, where boots on the ground with a camera crew at their backs exposed the reality of what was happening in the war. Dubbed ‘the first television war’, the evolution of how the coverage shifted from relying on official sources to…
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Contested Waters: Turkey’s Maritime Disputes in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Geopolitics of Ocean Governance
Read more: Contested Waters: Turkey’s Maritime Disputes in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Geopolitics of Ocean GovernanceBy : Vasatika Saraswat Abstract: This article explores Turkey’s maritime boundary disputes in the Eastern Mediterranean as a case study in the collision between international legal frameworks and geopolitical strategy. Turkey’s refusal to recognise the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) claims of Greece and Cyprus, particularly its rejection of full maritime rights for islands under the…
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Dhaka Muslin: The Forgotten Fabric and Art of Reclaiming Power
Read more: Dhaka Muslin: The Forgotten Fabric and Art of Reclaiming PowerBy : Vasatika Saraswat Abstract Dhaka Muslin, once the pinnacle of luxury and craftsmanship, is more than a forgotten textile—it is a symbol of imperial plunder and now, a potent instrument of cultural reclamation. Woven from the rare Phuti karpas cotton along Bengal’s riverbanks, Muslin was celebrated across imperial courts from the Mughals to the…
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The Militarization of the Seas
Read more: The Militarization of the SeasGlobal oceans are rapidly transforming from neutral commons into contested, militarized arenas driven by intensifying geopolitical rivalries. This shift is evident in persistent U.S. naval deployments through key chokepoints and China’s fortification of artificial islands in the South China Sea. Regional powers like Vietnam, Japan, and the Philippines are also modernising their navies, adding to…
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Drowning in Ambiguity: The Status of Islands in Maritime Law
Read more: Drowning in Ambiguity: The Status of Islands in Maritime LawWhile maritime law is an expansive body of law, one aspect often goes underappreciated – the struggle over the ambiguity of the legal status of islands. This issue has profound geopolitical implications, particularly for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). This article explores how international conventions, especially the United Nations Convention on the Law of the…
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ASEAN’s Economic Landscape and Digital Transformation: A look into SMEs, E-Commerce and the Asian Financial Crisis
Read more: ASEAN’s Economic Landscape and Digital Transformation: A look into SMEs, E-Commerce and the Asian Financial CrisisASEAN’s economic landscape is undergoing a significant transformation; the evolution is often credited to hurdles such as the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997-98, exposing systemic vulnerabilities. The focus on economic growth and integration is driven by digitalisation and the resilience of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). This article is set to explore the same…
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The Key Pillars and Priorities of India’s Act East Policy and Examining it’s Northeast Region: A Book Review
Read more: The Key Pillars and Priorities of India’s Act East Policy and Examining it’s Northeast Region: A Book ReviewThis article is set to critically review the book Northeast India and India’s Act East Policy, edited by Amarjeet Singh and examine it’s arguments. The book delves into India’s evolving engagement with Southeast and East Asia and the central role of it’s Northeast region owing to it’s proximity. The book discusses the shift from the…
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Indo-US Ties in the Trump Era: Strained Relations or Economic Realignment?
Read more: Indo-US Ties in the Trump Era: Strained Relations or Economic Realignment?By : Purvi Agarwal Abstract This article is set to provide and substantiate a perspective on the America First Policy following the swearing-in of Donald Trump as the President of the United States of America. The United States has withdrawn from many multilateral organisations and agreements, thereby causing a lot of unease and instability in…
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Geopolitics and Soft Power Through Underwater Cultural Heritage: The Battle Over Maritime History
Read more: Geopolitics and Soft Power Through Underwater Cultural Heritage: The Battle Over Maritime HistoryBy : Purvi Agarwal Abstract Underwater Cultural Heritage is a relatively less explored part of the maritime domain and does not occupy the space in international discourse that it deserves. This article seeks to understand and define Underwater Cultural Heritage(UCH) and how it is entangled in international disputes, legal battles, and economic interests, highlighting its…
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The Resurgent Silk Road: How China Uses Culture for Hegemony
Read more: The Resurgent Silk Road: How China Uses Culture for HegemonyBy : Shivali Yadav Abstract Culture and heritage possess an intrinsic capacity not only to mirror societal values but also to actively shape our understanding of them. China has been harnessing and manipulating its culture to suit the narrative they are showing on the global stage. By analysing Beijing’s strategy to invoke the history of…
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