Vivetha JayaseelanIntroductionThe Indo-Pacific is one of the most important regions in the world today. It functions as a vast maritime highway, connecting Asia, Africa, and the Americas through essential trade routes, energy corridors, and sea lanes. Most discussions about...
Policy UpdateBavleenBackground In February 2022, India and the United Arab Emirates signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which took effect on May 1, 2022. This marked India’s first trade agreement with a West Asian country and demonstrated the growing...
Policy UpdateArya UkeyIntroductionSecuring advances from banks and monetary institutions remains one of the most critical obstacles for business people from Scheduled Caste (SC) foundations in India. In spite of the presentation of numerous government activities pointed at cultivating comprehensive...
Policy UpdateMuskan ThakurBackgroundOn October 21, 2016, the Government of India launched the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), known as UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) under the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016. The scheme was conceptualised with a 10-year...
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,...
