The rise of China has created an unsettling effect in the region and China has enormous potential to become a global force, to overtake the US in economic, political, and military power and influence in the next few decades. ...
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 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. ...
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. ...
Borders are central to identity, trade, security, and state survival narratives and it is regarded as a symbol of political anxiety between neighbouring states. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Global institutions such as the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) have remained largely impervious to much-needed reforms. ...
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. ...
Perspectives on India’s Neighbourhood First Policy
India Nepal relations are a critical element of India’s neighbourhood first policy and they represent all the achievements as well as challenges in our region and how we shape our collective future together. ...