International Relations and Policy – Page 5

The Reality of Indian Cities: The Case of Overcrowded and weak urban centres

Since the advent of the 21st century, the importance of climate change and environmental damage has increasingly increased in public policy. As part of building public policy, there has been a growing focus on revamping our cities to become smarter and more sustainable. This will in turn help in reducing environmental impact, improve quality of…
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“Cloak and Daggers”: Pakistani Strategy in the 1948 War

In this article, I argue that the Kashmir War of 1948 was a perfect example of how Pakistan first used nonstate actors in the form of Tribal raiders to try and balance its material and numerical deficiencies compared with India. However, it has always failed to do so, and with the problems attached to using…
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Balancing Progress and Preservation: Analysing the Forest Conservation Act Amendment Bill 2023

This research article endeavours to present a comprehensive understanding of the newly proposed Forest Conservation Act Amendment Bill. The article starts by explaining what the bill is and what it seeks to achieve, it then proceeds to analyse the statute and expounds upon the proposed amendments, followed by an update on the current and projected…
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Raising the bar – US’s ever-increasing debt ceiling

USA is known for having large amounts of debt, which has been steadily increasing. However, with the US dollar being used as a global currency, the nature of US government debt is vastly different to that of other countries. In this article, I shall seek to show how the US uses the ‘debt-ceiling’ to borrow…
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Turkey: Between the Military and the Mosque

Turkey is a nation that is currently split between two opposing sides and two opposing visions for Turkey one of which wishes for Turkey to be a republic with its eyes set on integration with the West, while the other wishes for a more Islamic nation. The struggle between the two will determine where Turkey…
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Sovereign Control Strengthened in China as New Foreign Policy Emerges

This article examines China’s recently enacted Law on Foreign Relations, which came into effect on July 1,2023. The law represents a significant step in President Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power, strengthening his control over foreign policy. It aims to safeguard China’s sovereignty, national security, and development interests since it is part of a larger string…
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When the Bells Toll: The Demise of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is at a crossroads. Unless the ruling Saudi Dynasty chooses to get rid of its dependency on oil, it risks going down the same road as the first two Saudi States and risking the very existence of the power and legitimacy of the Saudi Arabian State and the dynasty. Therefore, Saudi Arabia needs…
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NATO’s Expansion Into Europe: The Case for Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine rages on, the topic of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (Hereinafter referred to as ‘NATO’) expansion inside Europe is increasingly cited as the immediate cause of the conflict. NATO’s size has continued to expand even after the end of the cold war, as the alliance recruits members that were a…
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Satan’s Bomb- Iran’s Nuclear Bomb

Iran has decided to go forward with its nuclear programme. With the help of this article, we will understand the Iranian geopolitical situation and comprehend how having nuclear weapons would strengthen its leverage in dealing with its immediate neighbours as well as the rest of the world. . We shall also attempt to analyze the…
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Common Democratic Principles: Strengthening US-Indian Relations

This article examines the significance of shared democratic principles in fortifying the relationship between the United States and India. Despite potential skepticism, these common democratic ideals serve as the foundation for a strategic and mutually beneficial alliance as the world will witness during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States.
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Assessing the Authoritarian Regime in Russia

As the war in Ukraine rages on, the Russian regime under President Putin is criticised widely and has been called fascist often. While violating the sovereignty of a neighbouring state is absolutely wrong, it is important to understand what regimes can be referred to as fascist and which cannot. The word Fascist should not be…
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Navigating the Straits: India’s Taiwan Problem

A Chinese invasion of Taiwan is looking more and more possible with frequent reports of mishaps relating to Taiwan. In this article, I will seek to show what such an event would entail and what it means for India.
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