GLOBAL GOVERNANCE, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND SMART CITIES
The topic basically deals with the issues converging global governance, Sustainable Development and the emerging concept of smart cities in South Asia. It covers the structural, institutional, and normative challenges and issues of the current global order precisely South Asia. Likewise, the topic also touches upon the concept of sustainability extending extensively in the areas such as health, education, freedom, equality, climate change, clean energy and green economy providing a wealth of insights to its readers.
ARTICLES
Reshaping International Relations: BRICS, India, Russia, and the Changing World Order
There are a few challenges that India and Russia face in BRICS due to India-China tense relations, and China’s dominance.
BRICS in Kazan: Russia’s Strategic Defiance and the Quest for Economic Independence
With an emphasis on economic independence and a potential pivot away from Western influence, BRICS is positioning itself as a critical player in shaping the future of global governance.
Expansion of BRICS: A Growing Pole for Development and Cooperation of Global South
BRICS has not only made reforms in its organization by including new members, but also set a new baseline for development and cooperation in the global south region as seen in the Kazan Declaration.
Trump’s Assassination Attempt: A Weighty Electoral Phenomenon?
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump is a momentous incident in the ongoing US elections, reflecting deeper issues within American society and its political landscape.
Bangladesh Youth Protests: Wake up Call for South Asia
A pivotal moment has arrived in South Asian politics, which states and political parties should realise. If South Asian ruling regimes genuinely care about their citizens' future stability and prosperity, they should make inclusive development a top priority.
Bhutan’s Quest for Economic Dominance in South Asia
Bhutan has become more competitive due to its strategic investments in sustainable tourism, renewable energy, and digital connection.
Will G20 Presidency reshape India-China Relations?
While India and China have made efforts to manage these differences through diplomatic channels, tensions between India and China have increased in recent years, and the relationship between the two countries remains complex and challenging.
Expectations from India’s G20 Presidency
India firmly believes that G20 is all about ‘creating real opportunity, greater equality, and a more secure, healthy and prosperous world’ and is strategically important multilateral economic caucus has the ability to re-shape the post-pandemic world order.