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Pakistan: The street vs the state
Jan 09, 2024

Pakistan: The street vs the state

Serious questions are being raised about the integrity and fairness of the upcoming elections as many believe that the results have already been decid

Why TikTok was banned in Nepal?
Jan 08, 2024

Why TikTok was banned in Nepal?

Nepal chose to ban TikTok, as done by other countries, citing security reasons. However, many criticise this move stating that it is politically motiv

Decoding Sri Lanka’s moratorium on foreign research vessels
Jan 08, 2024

Decoding Sri Lanka’s moratorium on foreign research vessels

In an attempt to balance between India and China, Sri Lanka has imposed a one-year ban on all foreign research vessels

2024: लोकशाही बदलणारे वर्ष?
Jan 06, 2024

2024: लोकशाही बदलणारे वर्ष?

भारतात होणारी आगामी लोकसभा निवडणूक लोकशाहीच्या सामर्थ्

इस्रायल-हमास युद्धात कतारची भूमिका
Jan 05, 2024

इस्रायल-हमास युद्धात कतारची भूमिका

इस्रायल आणि हमास युद्धात मध्यस्थ्याची भूमिका निभावणं आ�

Indian economy: 2023 wrapped
Jan 02, 2024

Indian economy: 2023 wrapped

To ensure organic, responsible growth in 2024, India will have to implement a policy structure which is unique to a developing nation in the current g

लगातार बदलाव: 2024 में नए भू-राजनीतिक परिदृश्य पर नज़र
Dec 30, 2023

लगातार बदलाव: 2024 में नए भू-राजनीतिक परिदृश्य पर नज़र

2024 महत्वपूर्ण बदलाव का साल होने जा रहा है जिसमें घरेलू और �

Shifting sands: Navigating the new geopolitical landscape in 2024
Dec 26, 2023

Shifting sands: Navigating the new geopolitical landscape in 2024

The year 2024 is poised to be a period of significant transformation, characterised by extensive changes on both domestic and international fronts

Disillusionment with democracy in Nepal
Dec 22, 2023

Disillusionment with democracy in Nepal

Nepal is witnessing a clear disillusionment with the federal political system as protests demanding the restoration of monarchy are on the rise

2024: The year that changed democracy?
Dec 16, 2023

2024: The year that changed democracy?

The Indian general election will go beyond reaffirming the power of democracy; it could make 2024 the year that took democracy home to the people of t

The centrality of Qatar in the Israel–Hamas war
Dec 08, 2023

The centrality of Qatar in the Israel–Hamas war

Qatar aims to be a political power broker in the Middle East as witnessed by its efforts in brokering the temporary Israel-Hamas truce. However, with

Elections in Bangladesh: A kaleidoscopic overview
Dec 06, 2023

Elections in Bangladesh: A kaleidoscopic overview

Bangladesh’s domestic political climate remains highly charged as it heads for election in 2024 despite nationwide protests.

The Israel-Hamas conflict: A divided African response
Nov 27, 2023

The Israel-Hamas conflict: A divided African response

Geopolitical, economic, and technological considerations coupled with the requirements of politico-diplomatic expediency have shaped the African state

Rhetoric versus reality—G20 to COP28
Nov 23, 2023

Rhetoric versus reality—G20 to COP28

Despite the multitude of international forums, a nagging question remains: Are these resolutions genuine steps towards change, or merely political rhe

The Gaza crisis and challenge to future-proof I2U2
Nov 21, 2023

The Gaza crisis and challenge to future-proof I2U2

The Hamas attack has rekindled the centrality of the Palestinian crisis, that any future design of the region, economic or political, cannot ignore Pa

म्यानमारची राजकीय कोंडी
Nov 17, 2023

म्यानमारची राजकीय कोंडी

म्यानमारमध्ये सुरू असलेल्या समस्यांना लोकशाही, सर्वसमा

Bhutan-China: Settling border issues
Nov 16, 2023

Bhutan-China: Settling border issues

Bhutan’s attempts to smoothen border issues with its northern neighbour mark a significant shift in its geopolitical perspective.

Thailand’s evolving strategy: Balancing act in the Belt and Road era
Nov 10, 2023

Thailand’s evolving strategy: Balancing act in the Belt and Road era

As Thailand navigates its path of economic development and geopolitical engagement, it will be essential to remain vigilant, adaptable, and open to co

A battle between the known and the unknown in Argentina
Nov 10, 2023

A battle between the known and the unknown in Argentina

Argentina stands at a defining crossroads as it goes to the polls amid economic woes.

Myanmar’s political quagmire
Nov 06, 2023

Myanmar’s political quagmire

The ongoing issues in Myanmar require concerted efforts from both internal and external actors to pave the way for a democratic, inclusive, and stable

मेलानेशिया में BRI: आर्थिक मदद की कूटनीति के साथ राजनीतिक शासन कला को जोड़ना
Nov 04, 2023

मेलानेशिया में BRI: आर्थिक मदद की कूटनीति के साथ राजनीतिक शासन कला को जोड़ना

वैसे तो मेलानेशिया के चार देश चीन की आर्थिक ताकत को स्वीक�

चीन-फिलिपाइन्स संबंध : पश्चिम फिलिपाइन्स समुद्रात वाढता तणाव
Nov 04, 2023

चीन-फिलिपाइन्स संबंध : पश्चिम फिलिपाइन्स समुद्रात वाढता तणाव

पश्चिम फिलिपाइन्स सुमद्रात चीनने ज्या वेगाने  हालचाली व

पश्चिम आशियामध्ये चीनची मोठी रणनीती
Oct 31, 2023

पश्चिम आशियामध्ये चीनची मोठी रणनीती

युक्रेनमधील संघर्षाला सामोरे जाताना गाझा युद्धावर नियं

महिला आरक्षण का क़ानून: महिलाओं की व्यापक सियासी भागीदारी की ज़रूरत
Oct 30, 2023

महिला आरक्षण का क़ानून: महिलाओं की व्यापक सियासी भागीदारी की ज़रूरत

केंद्र और राज्यों की विधायिकाओं में महिलाओं के लिए आरक्ष

China-Philippines ties: Towards more escalations in the West Philippine Sea?
Oct 25, 2023

China-Philippines ties: Towards more escalations in the West Philippine Sea?

The speed at which China has escalated its assertive manoeuvres in the West Philippine Sea aligns with the broader context of contemporary internation

The BRI in Melanesia: Connecting political statecraft with chequebook diplomacy
Oct 23, 2023

The BRI in Melanesia: Connecting political statecraft with chequebook diplomacy

While the four Melanesian countries recognise Beijing’s economic heft, these nations consider the national security implications of overtly involvin

China’s long game in West Asia
Oct 17, 2023

China’s long game in West Asia

The West is straining to maintain control over the Gaza war while simultaneously dealing with the conflict in Ukraine; will China be able to make the

Women’s Reservation Act: An imperative for women’s greater political participation
Oct 16, 2023

Women’s Reservation Act: An imperative for women’s greater political participation

Women's reservation in national and state legislatures is historic as it paves the way for much-needed political participation of women in Indian poli

मालदीवच्या निवडणुकीचे निकाल: लोकशाही अद्यापही टिकून
Oct 12, 2023

मालदीवच्या निवडणुकीचे निकाल: लोकशाही अद्यापही टिकून

मालदीवच्या राष्ट्रपतीपदाच्या निवडणुकीत शेवटी रिंगणात �

Hamas attack snarls up US choices in West Asia
Oct 11, 2023

Hamas attack snarls up US choices in West Asia

The Hamas attack may impose new security and political realities on the region and pose challenges in an election year for Biden

Parallel tracks: China’s SEZs and the geopolitics of the South China Sea
Oct 11, 2023

Parallel tracks: China’s SEZs and the geopolitics of the South China Sea

The development of Hainan SEZ stands to complicate the geopolitical situation of the South China Sea

The Malé Dossier: An introduction to Maldivian polity 2024
Oct 09, 2023

The Malé Dossier: An introduction to Maldivian polity 2024

As the new administration in Maldives prepares to swear into power in November, political parties are embracing new alliances, roles, and responsibili

Decoding the digital euro: What lies ahead?
Oct 05, 2023

Decoding the digital euro: What lies ahead?

The digital euro can revolutionise digital payments but its future remains uncertain as it grapples with widespread political scepticism about its pur

The great American divide before the 2024 elections
Oct 05, 2023

The great American divide before the 2024 elections

The deepening of the divide between and within the US’s principal political parties foreshadows a deeply fractured presidential election

A renewal of Chinese provocations in the West Philippine Sea
Oct 04, 2023

A renewal of Chinese provocations in the West Philippine Sea

The Philippines needs to strengthen defence and economic ties with like-minded countries to halt Beijing’s growing ambition in the South China Sea

Jamaat-e-Islami in Bangladesh elections: Diverging perceptions of India and the US
Oct 04, 2023

Jamaat-e-Islami in Bangladesh elections: Diverging perceptions of India and the US

The return of Jamaat-e-Islami to Bangladesh’s political scene can be seen as a result of the US’s effort to steer democracy but it is likely to af

Development partnerships for food security: India in the Indo-Pacific
Oct 04, 2023

Development partnerships for food security: India in the Indo-Pacific

By collaborating with neighbouring countries, India can serve as a catalyst for positive change and promote food security and sustainable development

The contours of an Israel-Saudi Arabia rapprochement
Oct 03, 2023

The contours of an Israel-Saudi Arabia rapprochement

While Israel-Saudi normalisation will bring a long-standing divide to an end on paper, in practice, a full gambit of regional situations will need to

Women in Indian politics: Beyond legislative representation
Sep 27, 2023

Women in Indian politics: Beyond legislative representation

The recent development in terms of the success of the Women's Reservation Bill underscores the importance of continued efforts to ensure women's parti

Ottawa’s folly: A travesty of statecraft
Sep 23, 2023

Ottawa’s folly: A travesty of statecraft

Statecraft needs more than just diplomacy. This bilateral crisis with India exposes Trudeau to be lacking in these key qualities.

BRICS expansion is a desperate bid to maintain relevance
Sep 21, 2023

BRICS expansion is a desperate bid to maintain relevance

The BRICS expansion is a big win for China as it would be able to enhance its geopolitical influence by admitting Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Sa

China’s ten-dash line: Deciphering disputes in the South China Sea
Sep 19, 2023

China’s ten-dash line: Deciphering disputes in the South China Sea

South China Sea issues remain complex, but India’s geopolitical imperatives in the region are clearer than ever

Addressing the trust deficit in Nepal’s relations with China
Sep 15, 2023

Addressing the trust deficit in Nepal’s relations with China

Prime Minister Dahal’s visit to China will test his ability to remove the doubt that has creeped into the Nepalese people’s minds when it comes to

Military takeover in Gabon: A coup d’état or palace revolution?
Sep 15, 2023

Military takeover in Gabon: A coup d’état or palace revolution?

The coup in Gabon highlights a fundamental cause of coups throughout Africa: The demise of electoral processes and the rising popularity of military a