Quantum Model of Deterrence : Explaining the Behaviour of States Through Quantum Physics
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What is the Difference Between International Order and the World Order
Order is considered essential for human society. Without order, communities become vulnerable to chaos and crisis. Since ancient times, people have always sought some form of clear ‘order’ to avoid what philosophers call ‘Hobbesian Anarchy’ and to make life more stable. Order allows cooperation among individuals and groups, helping them work toward progress. Across different […]
China’s dominance in Rare Earth Minerals and Processing Technology
The rare earth mineral became a buzz word in 2010 when China unofficially “halted” rare-earth exports to Japan
Disarmament in Lebanon is nothing but a Deceptive Diplomacy by the West
The Lebanese state is navigating a precarious paradigm. It has embarked upon an unprecedented path to disarm all the non-state entities in Lebanon. Essentially, this pursuit towards disarmament or monopolization of weapons and regulation of legitimate force resonates with the concept of Weberian state as ideated by the German Sociologist, Max Weber. He emphasized that […]
The Pacific Alliance : Why India Should Look Beyond Brazil and Argentina ?
Usually seen as a region very distant from India, Latin America has long shared Historical ties with India. During the 16th and the 18th centuries Spanish ships carried Indian goods from Asia to Latin America via the Philippines, in the 19th century Indian labourers were forced to migrate to the Latin American region as a […]
The world Must Realise, Latin America is NOT the ‘Backyard’ of the US
The history of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) can very well be understood by the saying of the former Chilean President Ricardo Lagos, “In this world of four, we don’t exist”. Here he referred to the US, Russia, Europe, and China. As seen by the rest of the world as the backyard of the […]
How ‘The China Spy Case’ exposed Britain’s Cautious Dance Between Diplomacy and Security
The British government is under heavy criticism after the failure of a trial against two men who were suspected of spying for China last month, with critics claiming that the prosecution was dropped out of concern for upsetting Beijing. The collapse of China’s spying case has triggered a political and legal storm. Highlighting conflicts between […]
Occupied Territories Bill: Dublin’s Israel Policy Embattled Between Connolly and the US
Irelands Frontrunner President Catherine Connolly criticized the Irish government for delaying its sanction trade linked to Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine regions. Connolly, an independent leftwing lawmaker backed by the main opposition Sinn Fein party, warned Dublin to not weaken the bill, so it only covers tiny flow of goods while excluding services – a […]
Pakistan – Saudi Defence Pact is More Beneficial to Saudi than to Pakistan
In a surprise move, Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia deepened their strategic ties by signing a comprehensive defence deal. The two key Islamic nations, one with the Islamic heritage and religious sites and the other with nuclear bombs elevated their defence relation by adding a clause in this pact that declares that ‘any […]
India’s Surging Oil Demand shows Its energy story is not a binary “oil vs. renewables” one
India has entered a perplexing energy decade. On the one hand, it is now the world’s largest source of incremental oil demand until 2030; on the other, it is one of the most ambitious growing economies in terms of clean energy ambitions, ranging from green hydrogen to EV buses. Walking this tightrope, energy security today […]