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How the United Nations is Struggling to Stay Relevant in a Fragmented World
The UN, built to prevent global conflict, is struggling to stay relevant in a world where great-power consensus no longer exists.
14 min read →How Food Insecurity Is Rising Worldwide: Conflict, Climate & Aid Crises
Over 295 million people worldwide now face acute food insecurity, a 13.7 million increase from last year, driven by conflict.
8 min read →Sudan on Fire: How the Nation Slipped Into Chaos and Why the World Must Pay Attention
Sudan is no longer just a country at war, but a country unraveling, its cities shattered, its people starving, and its future hanging by a thread.
9 min read →The Ultimate Germ-Fighter: How the Chemistry of Soap Kills Germs
A bar of soap can kill 99.9% of germs through a targeted chemical assault on microbes' structure, thanks to its unique molecular structure.
10 min read →The Digital Divide: Can Bharat Keep Up With India?
Millions of Indians, especially in rural and marginalized regions, remain cut off from India's digital transformation.
8 min read →Gen Z vs. the Old Guard: How Nepal’s Youth Sparked a Political Revolution
Over 60% of Nepal's parliamentarians are over 60, but it's the under-30s who are driving the country's political revolution.
8 min read →Skill Development in India: Are We Preparing for Future Jobs?
India is on the cusp of becoming a global workforce hub, but its 65% youth population lacks the skills needed for future jobs.
7 min read →Africa’s New Role in Global Politics: Beyond Aid and Dependency
Africa is no longer just a recipient of outside help, but an actor influencing global politics.
9 min read →Climate Migration: How Rising Seas Redraw Borders
Climate migration is already happening, with rising seas submerging coastal cities and redraw the map of human civilization, threatening demographics.
9 min read →Inflation vs. Deflation: Which Is the Bigger Threat in 2025?
Inflation is set to surpass deflation as the bigger threat to the global economy in 2025, according to experts.
8 min read →The Decline of Liberalism: Are Democracies in Retreat?
Liberal democracy is in retreat as authoritarian regimes consolidate power and trust in institutions declines across the globe.
8 min read →The Fallout of 50% Tariffs: India-U.S. Tensions Escalate
India has responded with countermeasures, raising concerns about supply chains, investor sentiment, and even broader diplomatic ties.
7 min read →The BRICS Expansion: A New World Bank in the Making?
BRICS has just added 10 new members, including Argentina, Egypt, and the United Kingdom.
4 min read →Green Energy Colonialism: How the West Is Exploiting the Global South Again
The West is exploiting the Global South for critical raw materials to fuel its green energy revolution, perpetuating a new form of colonialism.
8 min read →Niger Sahel and the New Frontline of Global Terrorism
Niger, at the heart of the Sahel, has become the world’s fastest-growing hotspot for terrorist violence.
19 min read →Iran, Israel and India: Walking a Diplomatic Minefield
India's oil imports are at risk when Iran and Israel lock horns, as a single wrong headline can spike global markets.
13 min read →Trump’s Tariffs and Trade Wars: What Really Happened?
Trump's tariffs targeted China, but allies like the EU, Canada and Mexico were also hit.
5 min read →Afghanistan Taliban 2 0 and India's Strategic Dilemma
The Taliban 2.0, with its adapted tactics and diplomatic engagements, presents a complex puzzle for India to navigate.
14 min read →The Tiananmen Square Incident of 1989: Events and Aftermath
Over 1,000 students were killed in the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, marking a pivotal confrontation between democratic ideals and the Chinese
8 min read →Why Do People Follow Leaders-Even Bad Ones?
Over 2 billion people have followed a dictator or cult leader at some point in history, drawn by promises of security and order.
9 min read →What Is a Nation?
A nation is one of the most powerful yet ambiguous ideas in human history, yet its definition remains elusive.
8 min read →Why Nations Go to War: A Deep Dive into Geopolitical Chess
War is rarely random, driven by rational objectives to gain territory, resources, or security, not just emotions or ideology.
7 min read →The Untold Story of African Civilizations Before Colonization
Africa was home to vast empires, brilliant scholars, and architectural wonders before European colonization, challenging the 'Dark Continent' myth.
7 min read →Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”: What It Meant, What It Promised, and What It Delivered
Trump promised a single, transformative bill to replace America's complicated systems, but what did it actually deliver?
7 min read →How the Cold War Redefined Borders and Alliances Worldwide
The Cold War didn’t feature direct military confrontation, but its ripple effects were seismic.
8 min read →The Israel-Palestine Conflict: A Century of Displacement and Division
Over 1 million Palestinians were displaced in 1948, a century of displacement and division has only intensified the conflict.
8 min read →World War II: How Hitler Rose to Power in a Democratic Country
Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933 through democratic means, not a violent coup, using mass support and legal means to rise to power.
7 min read →Geopolitics of Global Shipping: What Happens If the Suez or Panama Canal Closes?
A closure of either the Suez or Panama Canal could destabilize the global economy and disrupt everyday life.
9 min read →The Weaponization of Energy: How Oil and Gas Shape Global Power
Nations rich in oil and gas have long used these resources to assert influence, build alliances, and even wage economic warfare.
6 min read →Putin's Foreign Policy Doctrine Expansionism or Self Defense
Putin's foreign policy doctrine is driven by the need to fill the void left by the Soviet Union's collapse.
14 min read →The Belt and Road Initiative: Economic Lifeline or Debt Trap Diplomacy?
China's Belt and Road Initiative has attracted over 140 countries, but is it a genuine effort to lift them out of poverty or a debt trap diplomacy?
7 min read →Iran’s Role in the Middle East: Regional Power or Global Threat?
Iran has defied Western influence since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, cultivating regional proxies and challenging the balance of power in the Middle
8 min read →India’s Strategic Dilemma: Non-Aligned in a Divided World?
India's non-aligned foreign policy is under stress as it navigates a multipolar world with rising US-China tensions and global ambitions.
7 min read →How Rare Earth Metals Are the New Oil
Rare earth metals are now the linchpin of global economic and technological dominance.
9 min read →Why Small Countries Have Outsized Power in the UN
A tiny island nation like Tuvalu holds the same voting weight as the US or China in the UN General Assembly.
3 min read →Urbanization in Developing Countries: How Cities Are Swallowing Rural Land
90% of future urban population growth will occur in developing nations, with Africa and Asia leading the charge.
7 min read →Island Nations and Rising Seas: The Case of Maldives and Kiribati
Maldives and Kiribati are on the front lines of a climate emergency, with entire countries at risk of vanishing beneath the waves due to rising sea
5 min read →The Cold War: How the U.S. and USSR Divided the World Without Fighting
The Cold War was a decades-long battle for influence and dominance fought between the US and USSR without direct military clash.
5 min read →The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire: What Led to Its Collapse?
At its height, Rome controlled 70 million people, but its collapse was not the result of a single event or enemy.
7 min read →The Taiwan Issue: Risk of War in the South China Sea?
China's military pressure on Taiwan has made the risk of armed conflict a rising concern for the global community.
7 min read →The Power of Sanctions Economic Weapons in Global Politics
Economic sanctions have become a crucial tool in international relations, affecting not just governments but also everyday consumers.
15 min read →What is BlackRock?
BlackRock controls more money than Germany's economy, quietly steering global finance with its asset management services.
19 min read →History of Colonialism: How Europe Divided the World
In 1492, Christopher Columbus reached the Caribbean islands, sparking a global era of colonialism that would divide the world for centuries.
7 min read →Trickle Down Economics Does It Really Work a Look at Reaganomics
Reaganomics, a key example of trickle-down economics, saw a 25% tax cut in 1981, resulting in a 4% increase in GDP.
14 min read →The Vietnam War: A Proxy War That Shaped Modern Politics
The Vietnam War was a 20-year proxy war between the US and Soviet Union that left a profound mark on international politics and public opinion.
7 min read →From Gold to Fiat: Why the Gold Standard Ended and What Replaced It
The UK abandoned the gold standard in 1931, sparking a global shift that transformed the global economy forever.
8 min read →Why Some Countries Are Landlocked
Being landlocked can decide whether a nation thrives or struggles in a world built on trade, with invisible lines drawn by empires long gone.
13 min read →Why Do Countries Go Into Debt? Understanding National Deficits
Countries go into debt to cover budget deficits, stimulate economic growth, or invest in long-term development.
6 min read →2008 Financial Crisis: How Housing Bubbles Shook the Global Economy
Banks handed out loans like free samples, and the US housing market collapsed, triggering global economic shockwaves.
14 min read →What is Federalism
Federalism is a system where power is divided between a central authority and smaller, self-governing units, respecting each other's roles.
13 min read →Global Supply Chains: Why a Chip Shortage Can Affect Your Everyday Life
A single factory shutdown in Taiwan can delay your next phone upgrade, and a drought in Malaysia can make your washing machine twice as expensive.
17 min read →Decolonization After World War II: The Rise of New Nations
The devastating impact of WWII weakened European colonial powers, sparking a wave of decolonization that paved the way for dozens of newly independent
8 min read →The Geopolitics of Water: The Coming Resource Wars
India and Pakistan's fragile Indus Waters Treaty is on the brink of collapse due to climate stress, dam construction, and rising nationalism.
7 min read →The Geopolitics of a Microchip: The New Global Power Play
Control over microchip technology now equates to dominance in the global tech race, just like oil did in the 20th century.
7 min read →The Partition of India a Human Tragedy That Redrew a Subcontinent
Millions were forced to leave home in 1947 as India was partitioned, in one of history's largest mass migrations.
12 min read →Will the BRICS Currency Challenge the US Dollar's Dominance
BRICS nations are now holding a significant portion of their foreign reserves in their own currencies.
15 min read →The Arctic Gold Rush WHO Really Owns the North Pole
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) sets the rules for who controls the Arctic waters and ocean floor.
12 min read →India's G20 Presidency Aftermath Key Outcomes and Follow Ups
India successfully pushed for a global consensus on One Sun, One World, One Grid, connecting solar power across borders.
16 min read →How Indian Mathematics Influenced the Islamic and European Worlds
Indian mathematicians invented the decimal system, which revolutionised calculations and kept records.
14 min read →How the Scramble for Africa Shaped Modern Borders
Africa's borders were redrawn overnight between 1880 and 1914, as European powers scrambled to claim vast resources like gold, diamonds, and rubber.
13 min read →The Silk Road's Influence on Fashion Food and Art a Journey Beyond Trade
The Silk Road's influence extended far beyond trade, shaping fashion, food, and art across continents with a network of ancient routes that facilitated
15 min read →The Opium Wars: When Trade Power and Addiction Collided
The Opium Wars were sparked by Europe's desperate need for China's silver, not China's desire for Europe's goods.
16 min read →Data Embassies in India: The Future of Data Diplomacy and Privacy
India has established its first-ever Data Embassy, marking a significant step towards the country's emergence as a global leader in data diplomacy and
2 min read →Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation
The Asian Development Bank launched the CAREC programme in 2001 to address severe food safety challenges in Central Asia's fractured safety control
2 min read →The Green Deal Investment Plan
The EU plans to fund a network of charging stations for electric vehicles under its ambitious European Green Deal Investment Plan.
14 min read →The New Start Treaty
The New START Treaty limits the number of nuclear weapons and delivery systems, aiming to reduce the risk of nuclear conflict and promote strategic
13 min read →Stockholm Declaration
The world came together in 1972 to sign the Stockholm Declaration, a historic pact that declared the health of the planet comes first.
14 min read →The League of Nations
The League of Nations was humanity's first attempt to turn conflict resolution into a classroom, born out of WWI chaos.
14 min read →International Court of Justice
The world's only standing court designed exclusively to resolve legal disputes between states.
17 min read →Bio-Terrorism
A single intentional release of a pathogen or toxin can be harder to detect than a bomb or shooting, yet can disrupt hospitals, trade.
3 min read →Determinants of Foreign Policy
Foreign policy is shaped by domestic choices and international pressures, with countries choosing tools that balance competing priorities and acceptable
5 min read →Nuclear Supplier Group
The world's most careful librarian for nuclear technology, the NSG controls the flow of nuclear materials and tech for peaceful purposes only.
14 min read →Iran Nuclear Agreement
Iran agreed to limit its nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief, in a landmark deal that tested the effectiveness of inspections and legal
4 min read →South China Sea
Every year, ships carrying goods worth over $3 trillion pass through the South China Sea, more than the combined GDP of India and Japan.
14 min read →Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication
SWIFT was founded in 1973 by 239 banks from 15 countries to create a secure language for banks to talk to each other across borders.
13 min read →The Commonwealth
The Commonwealth is headed by Queen Elizabeth II, but it has no single monarch or central authority.
3 min read →Women in Media: South Asia
Half of South Asia's population is underrepresented in media roles, shaping public conversations on rights and justice.
3 min read →India’s Paradiplomacy
India's states are bypassing New Delhi to cut their own global deals, proving diplomacy isn't just for ambassadors.
15 min read →The Korean War
The Korean War was sparked by a disputed political transition, with the US and USSR backing rival regimes.
5 min read →Indias Arctic Policy
India has released its Arctic Policy, aiming to promote sustainable development and cooperation in the region.
10 min read →Cold Start Doctrine
India's Cold Start Doctrine: a military strategy that strikes fast, integrates multiple forces.
17 min read →What is Sustainable Development?
Sustainable development is defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet
7 min read →The Global South
The Global South is not just about geography, but a way of seeing the world shaped by history, power, and inequality.
14 min read →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 century's new geopolitical reality. Throughout history, the maritime domain has been a…
17 min read →Indian Ocean Rim Association
The Indian Ocean Rim Association was formed in 1997 to turn the ocean's potential into shared prosperity, peace.
17 min read →Terrorism
The hardest thing about the word terrorism is agreeing on what it means, with most working definitions written by governments that systematically
4 min read →Geopolitics
India is surrounded by difficult relationships, but it has a unique advantage in being in the heart of Asia, where geography is close to destiny.
4 min read →Panchsheel
Panchsheel, India's 1954 promise to its neighbours, rejects force and demands mutual respect.
15 min read →Non Aligned Movement
The Non-Aligned Movement was founded in 1961 by India's Jawaharlal Nehru, Yugoslavia's Josip Broz Tito, and Egypt's Gamal Abdel Nasser.
11 min read →Nuclear Weapons and Global Peace
Nuclear weapons can erase entire cities in minutes, but what's the science behind them and why do they still define global politics?
13 min read →Refugee
Millions flee home due to fear of violence, war, or persecution, becoming refugees who cannot return safely.
12 min read →India Iran Relations
India and Iran have signed a 20-year trade and energy deal worth $35 billion, rooted in a 5.
18 min read →India - Russia Relations
India and Russia have a 21-year-old Strategic Partnership, with annual summits and cooperation in nearly every area of the bilateral relationship.
4 min read →India - Nepal Relations
Around 8 million Nepalese citizens live and work in India, a testament to the close bond between the two nations.
6 min read →India - Australia Relations
India and Australia have a strategic partnership since 2009, with the two countries sharing a great deal in common.
4 min read →India - Singapore Relations
India and Singapore have a 200-year-old trading post legacy, with India being the first country to recognise Singapore after its independence in 1965.
4 min read →ASEAN the Association of South East Asian Nation
ASEAN was born in 1967 as a promise to stop looking at each other as threats and start building something together.
14 min read →Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a forum for the economies of the 21 countries that comprise the Pacific Rim. Its primary objective is to promote free trade and economic cooperation throughout the…
13 min read →Indian Ocean Commission Ioc
A cyclone hits Mauritius and Réunion, and a quiet alliance of six Indian Ocean neighbours swings into action.
13 min read →Asian Development Bank
India's National Highways Authority just secured a ₹5,000-crore loan from the Asian Development Bank to build safer, climate-resilient roads.
11 min read →BRICS: An Introduction
BRICS was formed in 2001 by British economist Jim O'Neill to describe four fast-growing economies: Brazil, Russia, India and China.
6 min read →India - Egypt Relations
India and Egypt have a 3,000-year-old friendship, with Egypt being India's gateway to Africa since ancient times.
6 min read →INDIA - BRAZIL Relations
India and Brazil have grown from friendly partners to full strategic partners since President Dilma Rousseff's historic 2012 visit to India.
10 min read →INDIA - CELAC
India is a key partner of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).
5 min read →India - Africa Relations
India was a key player in the fight against apartheid, and today it is one of Africa's largest trading partners.
6 min read →India's Foreign Policy
India's foreign policy was shaped by a 1991 budget speech that opened its doors to the world.
19 min read →Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a powerful regional alliance that brings together countries from Eurasia to work on shared goals like
12 min read →G-20 : World's Major Economies
The G-20, founded in 1999, brings together 20 major economies accounting for 80% of global GDP, shaping the global economy beyond its own membership.
4 min read →World 101
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