International Relations and Policy – Page 9

South Asia’s Useful Crisis: Opportunity in Turbulent Times?

While it is true that states themselves have emerged weaker from the pandemic, there might be a silver lining to such developments after all.
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Deep Dive: Can Economic Sanctions Work Against Russia? At What Cost?

There is a need to put in greater thought into the design and implementation of sanctions regimes, preferably through multilateral institutions that command the legitimacy of the international comity of nations.
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Beyond Geopolitics: Why There is an Economic Motive to the Changing Relations in the Middle-East

The re-alignments taking place in the Middle East, such as the improvement of ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates are driven by geopolitical factors. However there is a strong economic component which often tends to get relegated to the sidelines.
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Space Laws: What Governs Intellectual Property Rights in Outer-Space?

This article seeks to explore the current IPR regime, how it applies to outer space law, and how it may be adapted to be a better fit for the same. It seeks to do this through an analysis of the current IPR regime (by the means of various articles of international treaties and their inadequacies…
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The Black Flag Rises Again: A Resurgent Islamic State and its Security Implications On the Neighborhood

The rise of the Islamic State in Afghanistan portends serious challenges to the fragile security situation in the Afghan neighborhood. Its history and present situation give us a picture of the existing challenge.
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War History: How the ‘Mukti Bahini’ Anchored the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971

This article pertains to the domain of war history and analyzes the origin and role of Mukti Bahini in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. The article also argues that the war was much more than the duality of India-Pakistan rivalry and included equally significant players like the Mukti Bahini.
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Fashion Diplomacy: First wives and Fashion Statements

This article delves into how fashion is used as a tool of diplomacy by First Wives. It uses a comparative analysis between Melania Trump’s and Michelle Obama’s sartorial choices to portray the difference between people’s perceptions of America’s sovereignty.
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With New PM Shehbaz Sharif Sworn in, a Look at what Lies Ahead for Pakistan

New Pakistan PM, Shehbaz Sharif’s key priorities will be addressing the country’s economic challenges, keeping a disparate coalition of right-wing and left-leaning parties together and a foreign policy less hostile to the west. While with India, people-to-people ties could get a boost and there is scope for resumption of bilateral trade via the Wagah-Attari land…
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China’s Economic Slowdown and the Likely Impact on its Foreign Policy

China’s economy has witnessed a slowdown due to a number of reasons – stringent lockdowns to prevent the spread of covid19, some of Xi Jinping’s tough measures pertaining to sectors such as real estate. In recent weeks, there is a realisation that China needs a course correction and senior officials have made statements in this…
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Conflicting Ideas and Contested Geographies: The Role of History in Explaining the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

This article takes a historical view of the Russian-Ukraine conflict to understand the idea of nationality, sovereignty, shared geographies. In doing so, it tries to make sense of the ongoing conflict to argue how history plays a dominant role in this conflict.
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India’s Stance on Ukraine: Will it Impact Quad?

This article examines how India’s stance vis-à-vis Russia, on the Ukraine crisis has been different from other Quad members. While the US has not publicly criticised India it remains to be seen as to how New Delhi’s decision to not criticize Russia and purchase oil will impact the New Delhi-Washington relationship.
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Tracing the Origins of Israel’s Diplomatic Relations and Foreign Policy

This article looks at the history of Israel’s diplomatic relations dating back to the 1940s during which the Jewish state transformed straight from a non-state entity to an internationally recognized modern nation-state. Additionally, it particularly explores the significance of the strategic partnership between Israel and the United States and its key role in Israel’s foreign…
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South Asia’s Useful Crisis: Opportunity in Turbulent Times?

Deep Dive: Can Economic Sanctions Work Against Russia? At What Cost?

Beyond Geopolitics: Why There is an Economic Motive to the Changing Relations in the Middle-East

Space Laws: What Governs Intellectual Property Rights in Outer-Space?

The Black Flag Rises Again: A Resurgent Islamic State and its Security Implications On the Neighborhood

War History: How the ‘Mukti Bahini’ Anchored the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971

Fashion Diplomacy: First wives and Fashion Statements

With New PM Shehbaz Sharif Sworn in, a Look at what Lies Ahead for Pakistan

China’s Economic Slowdown and the Likely Impact on its Foreign Policy

Conflicting Ideas and Contested Geographies: The Role of History in Explaining the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

India’s Stance on Ukraine: Will it Impact Quad?

Tracing the Origins of Israel’s Diplomatic Relations and Foreign Policy