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Factionalism and Proxy Warfare in the State of Yemen
Read more: Factionalism and Proxy Warfare in the State of YemenAccording to the UN, Yemen is the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. It is divided into states inside states, thanks to its disunity. Groups such as the Houthis have foreign backing and have attracted states such as Saudi Arabia to use their military force in Yemen, often targeting common civilians. It is important to understand the…
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The Crisis in Pakistan: Democratic State Structure Versus The Military
Read more: The Crisis in Pakistan: Democratic State Structure Versus The Militaryakistan is facing a crisis. It sees constant energy cuts, a budget deficit, the ever growing need for loan bailouts, political instability and terror financing on its western border. for As the country faces one of its biggest security crises ever, it becomes increasingly more important to understand the history and the future prospects of…
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The Role of Soft Power in International Relations
Read more: The Role of Soft Power in International RelationsSoft power refers to the ability of a country to influence others through its cultural, ideological, and societal appeal, rather than relying on coercion or military might. It can be used to shape public opinion, build alliances, and achieve foreign policy goals without resorting to force. The article delves into the concept to understand how…
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Mapping the Principle of Pacta Sunt Servanda under the Modern-Day Contract Law
Read more: Mapping the Principle of Pacta Sunt Servanda under the Modern-Day Contract LawThe 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
Read more: Russia’s Manifest DestinyThe 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
Read more: The Politics and Psychology of Climate Denial in the United StatesThis 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
Read more: Tracing Chinese Influence In the Indian SubcontinentAs 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
Read more: Structural Re-adjustment: IMF and AusterityIn 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
Read more: Venezuela’s Downfall: An AnalysisVenezuela 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
Read more: Environmental Terrorism in SomaliaAs 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
Read more: India’s G-20 Presidency: A Shift in its Foreign PolicyIndia’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?
Read more: 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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