INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT
Under this topic, the research seeks to enhance the understanding and alongside study the contemporary and developing issues pertaining to international economy and development in diverse countries. The developing economies at present predominantly in the East and South Asian regions remains on a relatively strong growth trajectory amid the robust domestic demand conditions whereas the global economy on the other hand is facing a confluence of risks, which could severely disrupt economic activity and inflict significant damage on longer-term development prospects. The research primarily addresses such developments and challenges, concentrating on the existing and emerging economic policies, economic growth and opportunities, co-operations and agreements, prospects and the potential factors that exacerbates development challenges in many parts of the world.
ARTICLES
Nepal Caught between China and the US
Nepal needs to strike a balance between both the regional and the global power. It is crucial for Nepal to find the common grounds with India and China in such a way that it addresses their core concerns while allowing room for Nepal to exercise its independent foreign policy with other great powers.
C-rude Tactics: Behind the Russia-Saudi Oil War
The global oil market may soon pull through from the preliminary setback, but the energetic American shale industry might be severely affected by a superficial ally which the US had gone to huge extents to appease. Russia and Saudi have placed their bets on who will be the first to blink. They both have reasons to consider that they took the right decision.
COVID-19 and its Impact on Indian Economy
The faith of Indians in Prime Minister Modi has helped a great deal. With one-sixth of the world population, India needs to learn a crucial lesson from this COVID-19 pandemic that public health is the utmost priority and adequate allocations of resources must be made as if it is defending the nation. Only hope is that, markets will find their equilibrium and India will not be so badly impacted by the disruption in global supply and value chains.
COVID-19 Pandemic: The Socio-Economic Impact on Bangladesh
Bangladesh is over populated with poor health facilities which make the people of the region vulnerable, exposed and impuissant to this invisible enemy. The announcement of stimulus package to fight COVID-19 by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was essential to fight the pandemic.
Augmenting the International North- South Transport Corridor (INSTC): Will it be in India’s Interest?
INSTC provides a platform for India to increase its trade relationship with Russia, Iran and Central Asia. Despite historical relationship with all these countries, India could not shoot up its trade volume due to absence of strong transportation facilities. A project like the INSTC will help overcome those hurdles.
SAARC’s COVID-19 Gambit: Member States Need to Do More
India came up with the joint framework, but must ensure that all member states have equal standing in setting the terms of the response, regardless of how much they are contributing. Else, SAARC is bound to relapse into hibernation.
Coronavirus: Impact on Chinese and Global Economy
Global cooperation is essential to the containment of the Covid-19 and its economic impact, particularly if the outbreak turns out to be more persistent and widespread. New business models is likely to emerge especially in sectors such as health, logistics, automation, online office, entertainment, retail, and education.
Making Nepal an Offshoring Destination for IT Companies across the World
The next wave of economic growth fueled by digital revolution can reach Nepal if it builds a roadmap to make it a powerhouse for digital innovation and an offshoring destination for IT companies across the world.