COMMENTARIES
Cooking up Conflict: A Gastronationalist Reading of the Israel-Palestine War
Food, in its daily domestic and mundane practices might not seem politically significant, but manifests as a “representation of a nation that creates a sense of shared national identity”.
South Asia’s Struggle in a Polycrisis: Echoes of Crisis from Sri Lanka to Bangladesh
The protests in Bangladesh was sparked by anger over job quotas that led to the fled of Prime Minister while in Sri Lanka it was energy crisis, marked by blackouts and shortages, culminated in the dramatic ousting of a president.
Decoding Indian PM Modi’s Visit to Poland through the Prism of Regional Security and Strategic Partnership
India has had different set of approaches in order to fulfill interests independent of any event while still propagating the philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”- the world is one family.
Strategic Recalibration: Assessing India’s Diplomatic Efforts in Nepal
By deepening diplomatic engagement and supporting Nepal’s domestic priorities, India can strengthen its influence while promoting a stable and prosperous neighborhood.
Chinese Influence in Maldives and India’s Countermeasures
China's growing presence in the Maldives has alarmed India, which has strong historical and strategic ties to the region.
Modi’s Visit to Ukraine: A Balancing Act
PM Modi's Ukraine visit can be seen as an assertion of India’s strategic autonomy. India is ideally placed to play a mediator role in today’s polarised world
Transboundary Water Governance: Challenges and Opportunities in the Mekong River Basin
Consistent participation of stakeholders is required to address water security issues in the Mekong River basin.
Can India Pilot Through the Ongoing Global Polycrisis?
India is trying to balance out various issues and for now, it looks as if the polycrisis may delay, but not deter India's economic advance.
India’s Strategic Autonomy: Lessons for Nepal
With China strengthening its ties with Russia, Modi's visit to Moscow is viewed as an effort to balance power within Asia pacific region, especially with on going border disputes with Beijing. Both sides have agreed to enhance bilateral trade to over USD 100 billion by 2030, within nine key areas of cooperation, and fostering its long friendship in upcoming years also.
Analysing the Establishment Bet on Nawaz Sharif
Nawaz Sharif’s resurrection into Pakistan’s political landscape was no less than a fairy tale, with all the charges withdrawn against him.