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Humanitarian Promises, Political Realities: The Effectiveness of International Organizations in Crisis

From escalating tensions in North Korea to deadly hurricanes in Central America, today’s global risk environment presents profound challenges for individuals, states, and organisations. Climate change, globalized communication technologies, cyber

A Return to the RCEP? Analysing India’s Options

Amid rising trade tensions with the United States and a somewhat sort of improving trajectory of relations with China, India is likely to rejoin the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP),

Power of Words The Evolution and Impact of Political Slogans in Contemporary India

In the world’s largest democracy, political slogans have long served as potent instruments of persuasion, encapsulating complex ideologies into memorable catchphrases that resonate with the masses. From the fervent cries

FROM AWAKENING TO ASHES: THE SACRED GHATS OF VARANASI AND THEIR ETERNAL LEGACY

Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in the world located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The city was first named as Kashi. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva created this

The Paradoxes of the Great Indian Middle-Class

Image courtesy of Kumar, S. (2025, January 27). DH Toon: The middle class conundrum. Deccan Herald. https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/cartoon/dh-toon-the-middle-class-conundrum-3374098 The “notoriously difficult” to define or demarcate Indian middleclass maintains its social

Carceral Patriarchy: An Understanding of Female Prisoners in India and Their Human Rights

Introduction India’s criminal justice system, like much of its social structure, is embedded within layers of patriarchy, caste, and economic inequality. Women, historically positioned as moral anchors and nurturers, are

Shifting Global Supply Chains: A Case Study of Post-Pandemic Scenarios

Supply-chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are of unparalleled magnitude because of a confluence of circumstances: a sudden spike in demand for certain products, unexpected changes in demand points,

Why India Never Turned to Green Politics

‘Environmentalism’ denotes a praxis, both a concept and a practice. Environmentalism locates an eco-centric reality, and unlike other isms, environmentalism calls for an urgency of action against global environmental degradation.

Ecologies of dispossession

Ever since the Vizhinjam port project near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, commenced construction in December 2015, the ongoing ecological debates surrounding its green impact have gained traction over a decade, with both

Wired Cultures : Unravelling The Shades of Cultural Connectivity

In the delicate strokes of a painter’s brush, where every brush stroke whispers the tale of ancient rituals and model aspirations, cultural connectivity unfolds itself like a vibrant canvas blending

The Chinese Trojan Horse

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), initially known as the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative, is the prime diplomatic tool introduced by current Chinese supremo Xi Jinping back in

Invisible Frontlines: Women’s Varied Role in War

When war breaks out the world’s attention turns to the men on the front lines. But what about the unseen women who remain behind, taking on multiple roles to ensure

Quad as a non-military option for India

The meeting between defence chiefs of the USA, Australia, Japan and the Philippines in Hawaii on May 2, 2024 was a significant event signalling a growing militarized Indo-Pacific strategy led

Secularism in Bangladesh: A Paradox

Article 2A of the Constitution of Bangladesh says that Islam is the state religion of the country, but will also ensure equal status and equal right in the practice of

Women’s role in Parenting

Parenthood is the state of being a parent or one who is either a father or mother. A parent is responsible for the well-being, education and care of a child

Rising Sea Levels and the Threat Posed to South and Southeast Asia

In 2019, Joko Widodo, the President of Indonesia, announced that the capital city of Indonesia would be shifted from Jakarta to a site in the East Kalimantan province. Three years

Environmental Challenges in Northeast Asia and their Impact

Northeast Asia, as generally defined, includes North and South Korea, Japan, Mongolia, the northeast part of China, Siberia, and the Far East part of Russia. This area covers more than

Key Themes in the Biden-Xi Meeting ahead of APEC Summit

That great powers fear each other is a central aspect of life in international politics. The United States for example, invested enormous resources to deterring Soviet Union from starting a

A TUSSLE OVER THE MOTHERLAND WITH A DISMAYED MOTHER IN GRIEF

“On 18th November, the Israel army besieged and hunted the patients of the biggest hospital in Gaza al-Shifa. As per Al Jazeera, Israeli forces raided the medical compound, threatening critically

Delhi’s Dhaka Dilemma

Abstract: Tensions are on the rise in the US-Bangladesh relations as the Biden government has adopted a strong stance against Hasina’s human rights records. This puts the India-Bangladesh ties under

GENDER QUOTAS IN THE SOUTH ASIAN CONTEXT

The passing of the Women’s Reservation Bill in India this September, twenty seven years after it was first introduced has once again brought to the forefront the pertinent and running

G20 Summit and its wider implications upon the Asian Political Framework

Krishna Priya Pallavi, in her article for ‘The Hindustan Times’, described the beautiful attires that the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the First Lady Akshata Murty upon their visits

Africa Paves the Way for an absolute reform in the UNSC

“It is only through a reformed and inclusive UN Security Council that we will be able to collectively resolve some if the world’s most protracted conflicts.” – Cyril Ramaphosa L

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC): A Transformative Initiative Connecting Continents

On September 9, 2023, at the G20 Leaders’ event on the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment in New Delhi, leaders from India, the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United

Paying for masks to breathe: Normalcy at risk as Thailand gets engulfed in the deadly haze, choking the lives of millions

Amidst the crowds full of millions of tourists rushing to Thailand every year to experience the sunny beaches, mouth tempting street foods, water sport activities, ornamented temples, lies the hidden