International Relations and Policy – Page 4

Resumption of India-Pakistan Trade Relations: Opportunities and Key Impediments

By 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

This 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

This 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

This 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

The 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

By 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

This 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

The 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…
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Fukushima Radioactive Water Release: The Nuclear Conundrum

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011 was a stark reminder of the consequences of complacency, lax regulation, and technical negligence in the nuclear industry. The disaster, triggered by a major earthquake and tsunami, exposed fundamental flaws in safety procedures and sparked a heated debate about dumping treated radioactive water into the sea. The purpose…
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Darfur’s Labyrinth: Navigating the Intricacies of Conflict

The ongoing war has raged for more than a decade in Darfur, Sudan. Characterised by violence, widespread displacement, and grave human rights violations, the war has left millions of people at its mercy. Central to the conflict is the power struggle between the Arab-dominated government and the non-Arab rebel factions, exacerbating ethnic tensions and complicating…
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The Hills of Ladakh: China’s strategy in the 1962 war

The 1962 War is often viewed as the unmitigated disaster faced by India, in its 75 Years of history. In this article, we will analyze the Chinese strategy used in this war and try to understand why the Chinese decided to use military force to be able to enforce their claims on Indian territory and…
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A Tale of Sovereign Wealth Funds and Global Corruption

Sovereign Wealth Funds (hereinafter called as “SWFS”) are highly private and tightly controlled investment funds of sovereign countries. The high-profile 1MDB scandal shed light on the dubious functioning of SWFS. In this article, I seek to explain the role of Sovereign Wealth Funds and the importance of regulating them.
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