Nepal’s Potential in Global Climate Governance
Nepal can ensure that carbon finance leads to sustainable development, regional cooperation, and enduring diplomatic influence. ...
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The Triangle of Terrorism in Afghanistan: Taliban, AQ and IS-K One Objective with Different Approaches
The world, particularly the Western and the United States, is dealing with Islamic terrorism in Afghanistan and its surrounding region in two unclear ways. ...
Bangladesh Election 2026: High Stakes, Rising Unrest and Fragile Hope
Whether Bangladesh emerges from this moment stronger or further destabilised will depend on the government’s decisiveness, the choices made by political leaders, the conduct of security forces and the willingness of competing factions to prioritise national stability over short-term gain. ...
Is International Law an Instrument of Ideological Control Wielded by Powerful States?
International law is meant to serve as an impartial structure for global governance; however, it is often manipulated as a tool of power that privileges the strategic interests of dominant states against equitable justice. ...
The Burden of Multipolarity for Indo-Pacific Middle Powers
Indo-Pacific middle powers must move beyond rhetorical commitments to multipolarity and confront the practical discrepancies and material demands inherent in such a system. ...
Strategic Energy Diplomacy: Deepening of India Bhutan Hydropower
Hydropower is no longer only a tool for development but rather a strategic instrument for energy security, Bhutan green growth and regional stability. ...
President Putin's visit to India, amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict, and Strained India-US Ties
President Putin’s visit to India, set against the backdrop of the Russia–Ukraine conflict and strains in India–US relations, highlights the resilience and complexity of India’s strategic positioning. ...
Beyond Diplomacy: The Strategic Stakes of the 2025 India–Russia Summit
The 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit of 2025 will be a great milestone in the bilateral relations, changing a relationship that was always based on defence and energy into a real-life comprehensive strategic partnership. ...
Why Happiness Should Matter in IR Studies?
Perhaps not through the Bhutanese way, nor the Scandinavian way, but a multilaterally accepted way, can happiness be used as a tool of development in IR and IR studies. Happiness fundamentally should matter in IR studies. ...
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Understanding the International North-South Transport Corridor in the Wake of US Tariffs
In view of continuing US tariffs and the alternative search for markets, India must act decisively and strengthen its INSTC corridor. ...