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
How UN Peacekeeping is Eroding and Why It Matters?
As the UN is to remain a pillar of international security, peacekeeping needs to be treated as a global priority, not an afterthought.
UN’s Contribution to Gender Equality in Nepal: Progress and Challenges
Nepal and UN should integrate gender perspectives into climate adaptation, digital inclusion, and disaster response policies by strengthening partnerships with local organizations, governments, and the private sector.
The Brahmaputra River Controversy: China’s Mega Dam Plans
Given the Brahmaputra dam’s strategic placement and the river’s importance for millions downstream, this project must be viewed not only as an energy initiative but also as a geopolitical maneuver.
Trump’s 2.0: Opportunity for the Global South
Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House could disrupt traditional alliances offering the Global South opportunities to assert autonomy, negotiate balanced trade agreements, and shape a multipolar world order.
Tracing Saudi Arabia’s ‘ambiguous’ approach to BRICS Membership
While Riyadh's indecision has sparked debate over its motives and potential U.S. pressure, it highlights broader challenges for BRICS in managing expansion and geopolitical complexities.
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.