Between Power and Rules: The Political Dilemmas of a Polycentric Trading System
Polycentric trade governance is now the reality of global commerce: several hubs set rules in parallel, reflecting diffused power. ...
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Australian Foreign Minister’s Visit to India
All things considered, India and Australia are enjoying a promising partnership at present, one that is marked by strategic convergence of interests in which the quest for upholding the rules-based international order dominates. ...
The Gendered Burden: Women in the Energy and Climate Sectors
The challenges women face as consumers in the energy and climate sectors are multifaceted, rooted in pervasive socio-economic and institutional inequities. ...
Scam Centres in Southeast Asia and the case of Indo-Pacific Security: a Brief Analysis
On the face of it, these scam centres may appear to be operating from a compact space along the border regions of Southeast Asia, but in reality, they constitute a very integral non-traditional security threat emanating from the Indo-Pacific region. ...
Proximity, Power, and the Poetics of Diplomacy: Reassessing India–Maldives Relations
The India–Maldives dynamic remains a study in asymmetry shaped by history, contested sovereignty, market forces, and great-power competition. ...
India-Japan Partnership: An assessment of its viability as a Strategic Anchor in the Indo-Pacific
The India-Japan relationship is one of the most resilient and capable frameworks in the Indo-Pacific. The core strength of the bilateral relations lies in its ability to adapt to domestic and external pressures while maintaining shared purpose. ...
Shared Dream of Development Among South Asian Countries: Integrating the Japanese Methods
Similar to Japan's post-war resolve, the majority of South Asian countries today are initiating long-term development visions. The challenge lies in transforming these aspirations into a durable, institutionally driven, and regionally coordinated model of growth. ...
Is Polycentric Trade Governance the Future of Global Commerce?
As interdependence deepens, the one-center model of trade governance is giving way to a web of regional accords, bilateral deals, and multi-stakeholder initiatives. ...
Assessing Foreign Security Issues in Bihar Elections 2025
In the Bihar elections, foreign issues have increasingly become a focus of political leaders’ campaigns, particularly for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ...
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The South Asian Spring: What Accounts for the Region’s Burgeoning Democratic Movement?
The global political landscape appears to be receding from the “Third Wave of Democratisation,” giving way to a worldwide surge of authoritarianism. ...