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India and the Ukraine war

December 16, 2022 Rajat Ganguly

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which shows no signs of abatement, has become a major point of contention between India and the West. On several occasions in the past few months, EAM Jaishankar has had to explain ...

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State recognition in International Law - A case study of Kosovo

March 04, 2022 Anshu Singh

The article discusses state recognition in international Law. Under International Law, recognition of a state can be defined as: A state acknowledgment or acceptance as an international personality by the existing State of the international community.

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The Future of Afghanistan’s Rare-Earth-Elements Industry

September 29, 2021 Sneha Sebastian

The rare earth elements (REE) are a group of seventeen metallic elements. The term “rare” refers to their even, but scarce, distribution around the world. Rare-earth elements

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India's G20 Presidency: What is on the Agenda?

February 07, 2023 Hanisha Shivnani

On December 1st, the presidency of India commenced for G20 which was previously held by Indonesia. G20 as the group has immense potential to shape the global order as it contains 19 countries and the EU as a member.

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Sudan Crisis And Its Geopolitical Analysis

July 11, 2023 Visakha G

Sudan has been in a state of perpetual conflict and violence since freedom from British in 1956. The violence that erupted was a direct consequence of the British policies and these policies are engrained in the people’s psyche which has had disastrous results

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India's Act Far East Policy

March 24, 2024 Aarush Joshi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an open session of the 5th Eastern Economic Forum, unveiled the ‘Act Far East’ Policy for India. An announcement was also made that India would extend a $1 billion line of credit towards the development of the Far East.

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BRICS Expansion and the Quest for Leadership: India, China, and Beyond

March 26, 2024 Mohit Gajbhiye

The BRICS group, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has evolved into a significant force on the global stage since its inception in 2006. Recently, there has been a surge of interest from nations worldwide, eager to join the BRICS ranks

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A Half-Century of Diplomatic Ties between India and South Korea: Charting a Course for the Future

March 27, 2024 Aanchal Sinha

Apart from Southeast Asia, India is another fixture of South Korea's New Southern Policy (NSP). Yet though India has been described as a "core pillar" of South Korea's foreign policy, Seoul has struggled to create momentum in the partnership in recent years.

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Achieving Indian Interests Amidst Russia-China Concord

March 30, 2024 Prashant Sharma

The conclusion of the Cold War had a profound impact on the distribution of power among major nations, with its most notable consequences unfolding in Europe. In Europe, the reunification of the two German states into one had significant implications.

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The New Great Game: Rivalry Among Regional And Trans-Regional Powers in Central Asia

April 04, 2024 Rugveda Mayakuntla

Central Asia is described as the ‘heartland of world politics’ along with some East European countries by Halford Mackinder. In his Heartland theory, he says, that whoever controls the Heartland, would control the world.

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What Just Happened in Bangladesh? Ten Observations

August 06, 2024 Dr. Rajat Ganguly

First, what has just happened is an organized coup against the Awami League Government led by Sheikh Hasina orchestrated by several players both internal and external. Sure, it started with student protests, against government job quotas.

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Understanding the Role of Civil Society and its influence on Changing Power Dynamics: Case study of Arab Spring

August 14, 2024 Yubaraj Das

The Arab World which is known for its strict and unchanging government. After 2011, it went through a drastic power transformation with an unprecedented wave of protests and citizen demands. Some countries witnessed large-scale peaceful demonstrations leading

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India-Philippines Relations: An Emerging Partnership in the Indo-Pacific

December 05, 2024 Utkarsh Garg

The India-Philippines relations have improved a lot over the past three decades-particularly since the launch of the East Asia summit or EAS and India-ASEAN summit, as these platforms provided avenues for greater interactions, however, more needs to be done to

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Partners in Progress: India and Japan’s Joint Pathway for Africa’s Development

December 14, 2024 Arpan Nautiyal

Africa, home to 1.4 billion people as of 2022 (World Bank, 2023), represents a continent of immense opportunity in the 21st century. As its population continues to grow, Africa is poised to become the world’s fastest urbanizing region by 2050, with almost 60%

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Strengthening the Bond: India and Maldives’ Unwavering Friendship in the Face of False Allegations

January 03, 2025 Ahmed Adeeb and Prof Srinivasan Balakrishnan

In the wake of a recent Washington Post article alleging that India sought to interfere in the political landscape of the Maldives, including an accusation of planning to overthrow President Muizzu, I feel compelled to address these claims and reaffirm the lon

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Germany and China: Navigating Economic Interdependence and European Interests

February 20, 2025 Kalpana Pandey

Interdependence led by imports and exports are most nations' primary income sources. Germany and China have become the headlines for most intellectuals and policymakers and Berlin’s interdependence has prompted the overdependence between the two countries.

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Synergizing Defense Capabilities Between India and South Korea

February 22, 2025 Aanchal Sinha

India and South Korea currently exhibit significant synergy in their bilateral relations, underpinned by shared strategic interests and a commitment to regional stability. In recent years, both nations have worked diligently to strengthen their partnership,

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Japan’s Demographic Dilemma: Analysing the Factors Behind Population Decline and Its Societal Impact

February 24, 2025 Yubaraj Das

Japan, known for its quick economic development and technological innovation, is currently dealing with a severe problem: a declining population. Fertility rate, which is a crucial determinant of the demographic structure, has been falling for the past five

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Cricket Diplomacy: How India and Australia Are Scoring Big in Bilateral Relations and Strategic Investments

February 25, 2025 Prof. Srinivasan Balakrishnan and Amb. Kevin Magee

Cricket isn’t just a sport in India and Australia, it's a shared passion, a bond that transcends the playing field and carries deeper meanings in diplomacy, culture, and economics. Over the years, this powerful connection has come to symbolize a unique form

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The Evolution of Proxy Conflicts in West Asia and Great Power Politics

July 16, 2025 Rajas Purandare

The paper examines the evolution of conflicts in the Middle East, analysing how great powers Like the USA, Russia and China each with their respective geopolitical ambitions have shaped the regional conflicts through indirect intervention. The chapter also dis

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India-Greece Relations: Renavigating the Cultural and Civilisational Ties in the 21st Century

August 02, 2025 Utkarsh Garg

India and Greece have a shared history of civilizational interaction since the Indo-Greek kingdoms. Nevertheless, bilateral interaction has historically not had strategic depth. With new defence cooperation, converging maritime interests, and changing geopolit

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