Beijing’s SCS Dilemma: Nan zhongguohai or “Nanhai”
The overall consensus in Beijing regarding the presence of USS Ronald Reagan and USS Nimitz in SCS seems to dismiss any real or potential threat of war associated with the US move. ...
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Global Governance in the Digital World: Policy Initiatives in Europe
The new communication technologies can definitely help the EU and other countries of the world in improving the democratic credentials of its institutions and legislative processes. ...
The Declining Liberal World Order
China will evidently be a major player with its influence spanning in many directions, however, US’s position as a hegemon will see a decline, but not a complete takeover. The new order will certainly be more realistic and heavily armed, with less consideration for human rights and authoritarianism. ...
Rethinking Transboundary Water Governance in South Asia
Lessons from around the world show that basin wide co-operation is possible, even between countries that face diplomatic upheavals. One of the most successful examples in a developing region is that of the Senegal River Basin Organization (OMVS) that brought together Guinea, Mali, Mauritania and Senegal. ...
Diplomatic Double Speak and Chinese Foreign Policy
In order to have a better understanding of Chinese foreign policy, what becomes pertinent therefore is the need to understand the double speak in the Chinese state’s, the Chinese media’s and Chinese military’s statements. ...
Global Governance in Post COVID-19
The post-COVID-19 world will be shaped by decisions being made in the crucible of the fight against the virus. The profound uncertainty about the virus and its trajectory, and about how other countries will respond, only magnifies the importance of leadership. ...
China-Maldives Relations under President Solih
Solih administration seems to have adopted a practical approach towards China and India compared to the Yameen administration and it is likely to benefit from it. ...
Racism during COVID-19 : Reminiscing Colonialism?
It is imperative that along with the focus on development of weapons, economies and medical facilities, there is some strong mechanism developed to address the issue of racism. ...
Locusts Swarms in India and the Coming Food Crisis
The spread of such a non-traditional threat is a direct consequence of climate change, it is imperative that the government also take necessary action to bring climate change under control by various means like controlled use of artificial rain, day-to-day regulation of agricultural and industrial waste etc. ...
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Electricity Trade in South Asia: Going Beyond the Bilateral Interconnections
South Asia should look beyond bilateral tensions, and promote energy cooperation in pursuit of mutual gains for sustained economic growth and sustainable development, which is also likely to promote peace and stability in the region. ...