COMMENTARIES
Expansion of BRICS: Rise of China’s Dominance?
The 15th Summit of BRICS held at Johannesburg was marked as a historic event as six new countries were invited to join the prestigious association and with this, the GDP and population of BRICS escalated to 29 percent and 46 percent from 25.77 percent and 40.9 percent respectively.
The Decline of US Hegemony: Is the Era of Unipolarity Coming to an End?
The unipolarity that ushered in a new era of dominance after the fall of the Soviet Union was capitulated by America and it asserted its position in the world as the global leader and heightened its influence over the nation-states of the world.
Mitigating the Impacts of Climate Change in Nepal’s Terai Region: Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Future
The Terai area of Nepal, noted for its lush farmland and dynamic people, is facing a multidimensional challenge posed by climate change and this environmental hazard manifests itself in a variety of ways, each posing a distinct set of problems to the region's social, economic, and biological landscape.
The Geopolitics of Border Conflicts: Impediments of Regional Security Cooperation in South Asia
Borders are central to identity, trade, security, and state survival narratives and it is regarded as a symbol of political anxiety between neighbouring states.
Twenty Years to the Invasion of Iraq: The Evolution of the USA’s Security Policy
The historical context of the United States’ war on terror and the subsequent challenges in securing the nation against terrorism while upholding democracy, rule of law, and fundamental human rights underscore the importance of adopting a balanced approach to national security.
India-France: A Deepening Friendship
After the Pokhran-II in 1998, France was the first nation to come in cooperation and followed an independent policy towards India, despite the sanctions imposed by the US which paved way for their Strategic Partnership.
A Game of Chess with New Set of Players and Rules- US versus China
Global institutions such as the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) have remained largely impervious to much-needed reforms.
Building Bridges in Southeast Asia: Japan’s Infrastructure Plan for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific
Japan is also a member of the Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative, which is a global infrastructure partnership launched by the United States and other countries and it is part of a broader effort to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Decoding the Relevance of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Grouping
India and China, both are emerging market economies and has been moving towards becoming major market economy in the coming few years in terms of per capita income therefore, both the countries have immense potential to influence the world politics to greater extent.
The G7 Summit in Hiroshima Sets New Global Priorities, Reduces China and Russia’s Influence
The G7 leaders reaffirmed their commitment to achieving a world without nuclear weapons while ensuring security for all and emphasised the importance of disarmament and non-proliferation efforts, including strengthening international treaties and export controls.