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The Vietnam War: A Proxy War That Shaped Modern Politics
The Vietnam War was more than just a regional conflict between North and South Vietnam. It became a pivotal episode in the Cold War—a...


From Gold to Fiat: Why the Gold Standard Ended and What Replaced It
Once upon a time, your country’s money could be exchanged for gold. That promise gave confidence and value to paper currency. But over...


The Oil Crisis of the 1970s: When the World Ran Short of Fuel
Imagine lining up for hours just to fill your gas tank, or watching inflation spiral out of control because the price of oil skyrocketed...


Why Do Countries Go Into Debt? Understanding National Deficits
National debt is a term that regularly surfaces in economic discussions, political debates, and international headlines. But what exactly...


What is Federalism?
Federalism is a system of government that balances power between a central authority and constituent political units—like states,...


Global Supply Chains: Why a Chip Shortage Can Affect Your Everyday Life
In the 21st century, global supply chains are the invisible engines that keep modern life running smoothly. But what happens when a...


Decolonization After World War II: The Rise of New Nations
The conclusion of World War II in 1945 marked a decisive moment in world history—not only did it bring an end to one of the deadliest...


The Geopolitics of Water: The Coming Resource Wars
In the 21st century, the world’s most precious resource isn’t oil or gold—it’s water. As climate change, population growth, and...


Will the BRICS Currency Challenge the US Dollar’s Dominance?
Introduction The global financial system has long been dominated by the US dollar, which serves as the world’s primary reserve currency....


The Arctic Gold Rush: Who Really Owns the North Pole?
Introduction: The Scramble for the Arctic For centuries, the Arctic was a frozen, inhospitable frontier—more a subject of explorers’...


India’s G20 Presidency Aftermath – Key Outcomes and Follow-ups
Introduction India's G20 Presidency in 2023 was a watershed moment in global diplomacy. Under the theme "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (The...


Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation
Introduction According to Asian Development Bank (ADB) ’s working paper, the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) region...


International Court of Justice
Introduction As Thucydides exemplifies in the Melian Dialogue, there is no worldwide regulatory authority that regulates state power and...


Nuclear Supplier Group
Introduction The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a group of nuclear supplier countries that seeks to contribute to the non-proliferation...


International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Introduction The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a United Nations agency headquartered in Washington DC, and a global financial...


Special Drawing Rights
Introduction The SDR is an international reserve asset that was formed by the IMF in 1969 to augment the official reserves of its member...


Women in Media: South Asia
Introduction The Ministery of Women and Child Development has released a report on the Status of Women in Media in South Asia. The Indian...


Organisation for Islamic Cooperation
Introduction The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the world's second-largest inter-governmental organisation after the United...


Cold Start Doctrine
Introduction The Indian Armed Forces' 'Cold Start' doctrine envisions rapid deployment of soldiers on the western border within days if a...


What is Sustainable Development?
Introduction The concept of sustainable development was emphasised by the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development...


QUAD - Quadrilateral Security Dialogue
Introduction The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD), sometimes known as the Quad, is an informal strategic conference comprised of...


Indo-Pacific Region
Introduction The rise of the Indo-Pacific as a new geographic space—uniting the Indian and Pacific Oceans—represents the twenty-first...


Indian Ocean Rim Association
Introduction In recent years, the Indian Ocean has attracted a lot of attention. It has now become the epicentre of global political...


Human Rights and Environment
Introduction Human rights are rights that all humans possess, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or...
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