Savouring Diplomacy: How India Uses Culinary Heritage to Build Global Bridges
Parag Gilada 1. Food as Soft Power: India leverages its diverse culinary heritage to build diplomatic relations and enhance cultural…
BRICS and the Taliban – A New Chapter in Global Alliances
The Taliban seeks to join BRICS to re-enter the global economy and shift away from Western economic influence.…
Water Wars – The Indus Waters Treaty as a Flashpoint in India-Pakistan Relations
India’s Call for Treaty Reconsideration: India has officially requested a reconsideration of the Indus Waters Treaty, citing demographic,…
Would Anura Dissanayake Be India’s Strategic Bet in Sri Lanka’s Presidential Race?
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the NPP and JVP alliance, is positioning himself as a "change-maker" for Sri…
Sri Vijaya Puram: Reviving India’s Ancient Ties to Southeast Asia Through the Renaming of Port Blair
The renaming of the capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from Port Blair to Sri Vijaya…
Festive Famine: Bangladesh’s Hilsa Export Ban and Its Ripple Effects on India
Introduction Bangladesh’s recent move to halt the export of Padma Hilsa fish to India during the Durga Puja…
Breaking Barriers: India’s Triumph at the 2024 Paris Paralympics and Its Global Impact
Proactive support by the government in the form Khelo India program and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)…
Macron’s Rightward Shift: Barnier’s Appointment as PM Signals a New Era for France
The appointment of Michel Barnier as the new Prime Minister of France by President Emmanuel Macron marks a…
China’s Ascent in Africa – The Geopolitical Implications of the 2024 China-Africa Summit
The 2024 China-Africa Summit, held in Beijing from September 4-6, is a pivotal event for the development of…
Pakistan’s Assault on Democracy: Banning Rallies to Silence Opposition
Recently, the Shahbaz Sharif-led government in Pakistan suggested outlawing public assemblies and demonstrations, a move that has drawn…