It would be strategically and geopolitically prudent for India to extend assistance to Sri Lanka during such trying times.
Constructing structural interventions without undertaking proper evaluations has led to man-made disasters.
The growing presence of US-led multilateral groupings in the Indo-Pacific is challenging ASEAN’s centrality
Would yet another IMF loan help Pakistan with its financial woes?
Does multipolarity create more scope for conflicts and act as an impediment to global action or does it aid in conflict resolution and act as a harbinger of concerted action?
Whilst Canada has adopted a similar stance to that of the US on Russia's aggression against Ukraine, Mexico's neutral stance on it points to the country’s changing foreign policy
Is Imran Khan using the OIC platform as a last resort to change the unfavourable domestic political situation in Pakistan and to regain his popularity amongst his citizens?
With the upcoming No-Confidence vote, Pakistan finds itself further embroiled in political and economic uncertainties.
Latin American countries remain divided over their stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine as Russia finds consonance with leaders of Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Brazil on its "anti-West" agenda
Pakistan’s economic instability accompanied by the growing crisis in Afghanistan has pushed it in a tight corner
Indian Navy’s incorporation of a third aircraft carrier is a step towards achieving India’s blue water navy vision
Russia has perfected its use of hybrid warfare by developing new techniques against its adversaries over the years.
In the long run, the truckers’ protests could lead to economic and political instability.
The policy speed bumps in the planning and implementation of states’ EV policies need to be addressed to achieve nationwide adoption
Can Xi continue to promise food security despite increased consumption, aging rural population, rapid urbanisation, and climate changes?
The historical Durand line continues to be a thorn on the side as both Pakistan and Afghanistan are unable to come to a mutually beneficial conclusion.
The gender disparity in politics indicates the need to promote education amongst women, thus, enabling greater political participation
The incapability of processing grief after the death of loved ones during COVID-19 has showcased the need to address shortcomings in the mental healthcare sector
As new militant groups use digital militancy to garner support, the Indian government should implement effective counter narratives to control false propaganda
India’s commitments to international agreements towards gender equality show the country’s tremendous potential to make crucial advances in feminist foreign policy
Despite acknowledging the detrimental effects of manual scavenging, no concrete effort to make any real change has been witnessed over the years.
India must deliberate on and integrate the modern form of warfare while developing its national security strategy, not just in a cyber context — but in a larger strategic context.
There are growing instances to show that this law has been weaponised as a handy tool against political rivals, to suppress dissent and free speech.
One doubts if President Moon’s policy would be able to accomplish North Korean denuclearisation any time soon.
From initiating schemes to aid migrant workers to deciding on budget allocations, information is integral to the development of effective state responses.
Arpan Gelal is Research and Program Coordinator at the Centre for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy (CESIF), Nepal. He is also a teaching faculty at National College, Kathmandu University. He researches and writes on Nepal’s foreign policy, international relations, geopolitics, ...
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