How Terrorism, Military Coups, and Failed International Interventions Are Reshaping Sahel Region
The Sahel, a semi-arid region in north-western Africa rich in natural and human resources, is struggling with several challenges, such as poverty, terrorism and failure of national and state apparatuses. There are a total of ten countries in the region where former colonial rulers hastily drew national boundaries for their own benefit. However, the people […]
Understanding Political Structures: Establishment of Dragon Democracy and Its Political Framework
Before delving into the intricacies of politics in China, it is imperative for us to address a primary question: Why should we learn about the political structure of China? Understanding China’s unique political system is crucial for comprehending its domestic and international behaviour. As China continues to play an increasingly important role on the global […]
Why do Goans have an affinity for Portuguese, while the rest of India lacks a similar connection with British
Colonialism in India was made possible, sustained, and strengthened by cultural technologies of rule as by the more obvious and brutal modes of conquest that initially established power on foreign shores. What factors enabled the British or Portuguese to rule Indian society for such an extended period? Despite the history of exploration and expropriations, why […]
C0 Regency In Modern Indian Democracy
One of the most significant political personalities in the Medieval Indian history is Aditha Karikalan. Why was he so important that he is spoken about in inscriptions culminating into the core plot of a ‘five-volume’ novel made into a ‘two-part’ film, ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ while he was not even the emperor? Many a prince had died […]
Understanding Political Structures: Philosophical Underpinnings of the Iranian Political System
The Iranian political system is a unique blend of theocracy and republicanism, officially termed as the “Islamic Republic.” This system emerged following the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which overthrew the monarchy of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi. The theoretical foundation of this system is primarily based on the concept of Velayat-e Faqih (Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist), […]
Tracking The Status of Indo-Nepal Energy Cooperation
On the eve of August 19 2024, India-Nepal energy relations achieved a significant milestone when Nepal agreed to export nearly 1,000 MW of electricity to India to India for the first time in history. Interestingly, despite possessing huge hydropower potential, Nepal had been grappling with acute power shortages and frequent blackouts until a few years […]