Policy UpdateAditi Singh KaushikBackground:In his maiden address to the United Nations General Assembly (September 2014), Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to Yoga as “harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being.” He further stated that...
Anwita PandeyAristotle and Beyond : Persuasion as the Basis of Law and Diplomacy This article examines the indispensable role of persuasion in shaping law, diplomacy, and political life. It argues that persuasion, rather than mere assertion or force, is the...
Chetanprakash KaushikIntroduction:Environmental geopolitics has emerged as one of the defining themes of the 21st century, shaping diplomacy, development strategies, and the balance of power among nations. The reality of climate change- manifested through rising global temperatures, erratic weather patterns,...
Harshdeep RoshanThe New Maritime Center of GravityThe Indian Ocean Region (IOR), once a strategic backwater, has emerged as the 21st century’s pivotal maritime theater. As the conduit for over 80% of the world’s seaborne oil trade, it is the...
Siddhi ShindeIn a world where likes, hashtags, and headlines increasingly replace treaties, diplomacy has become an act—a perfectly choreographed performance. Once the quiet terrain of ambassadors in closed rooms, diplomacy now unfolds in vibrant colours, glowing LED screens, and...
Kedar BhasmeThe world of diplomacy has been transformed by technology companies that exercise power once reserved for states. In New Delhi, this shift prompts a profound recalibration of how sovereignty and governance intersect in digital realms. Google, Meta, Amazon,...
Ridhi NighozkarThe Rise of Soft Power in AsiaIn the 21st century, a country’s economic standing or its military might is not the only factordetermining its international influence and standing. The ability to attract and co-opt throughculture, values, as well...
Policy UpdateTanmyi AnthwalCivil nuclear energy will ensure a significant contribution to the country’s development in the future. – Prime Minister Narendra ModiBackground India’s energy landscape is at a crossroads. As one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, the country’s...
Policy UpdateMuskan ThakurBackgroundThe Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched eGramSwaraj on 24 April 2020 under the e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project. The main aim was to make Panchayati Raj Institutions more transparent, accountable and efficient by shifting their day-to-day work onto...
Policy UpdateKhushiIntroductionIndian agriculture has long been centered around a few staple crops, primarily rice and wheat. While this heavy focus was very helpful after the Green Revolution in ensuring food security, with time it has also created many problems...
