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 […]
Strengthening Multilateralism with Global South Characteristics
Global politics has witnessed a transformation in its conduct and format, powerful countries are less
Difference Between Enclaves, Exclaves and Super Enclaves
Have you ever heard of a piece of land that belongs to one country but lies inside another? These are called enclaves and exclaves, and while they may sound like technical words
Constructivist Perspectives on Norms and Symbolic Framing in the Israel-Gaza Conflict
Key takeaways: Identities are constructed and fluid. Dialogue efforts demonstrate how oppositional identities can change when individuals acknowledge common humanity. Symbols form moral legitimacy. Translating war talk from sacralised conflict to humanitarian story deconstructs the moral basis for violence. Norms and reputation issues serve as constraints. Even dominant states are concerned with legitimacy. Bottom-up and […]
A Tribute to Professor Joseph Nye: Reshaping International Relations Theory
When tasked with writing a tribute to Professor Joseph Nye, I found myself questioning whether I was qualified to honor a towering figure who has been celebrated as one of the world’s most influential International Politics scholars. Rather than attempting to capture his personal life, I choose to render my admiration by examining his impact […]
The Multiplex World Order: A Short Overview
Conventionally the literature on world order has been obsessed with the study of how power of states dictates the interaction among states, as it results in a world order. The importance of world order entails some level of regularity, predictability and stability in the ways states interact with each other. The debates and discussions on […]
Rise of the Indian Air Force and the Relevance of the Seversky Air Power
The Air Force is the crown jewel of a nation’s defence, combining speed, precision, and technological prowess. It shields the skies, ensuring territorial integrity and deterring potential threats with unmatched agility. Beyond combat, its role extends to humanitarian aid, disaster response, and strategic intelligence, showcasing versatility in peace and conflict. As a symbol of strength […]
Development vs. Democracy and Asian Values : Revisiting the Intellectual Debate between Lee and Sen
The debate between Amartya Sen and Lee Kuan Yew on democracy and development represents a highly intellectual discourse on the relationship between political freedoms and economic growth. Both are highly respected across the world for their contributions to the fields of economics and governance, yet they offer contrasting perspectives on the role of democracy in […]
The International Dilemma: State Sovereignty & Responsibility to Protect (R2P)
Security of Life is the basis of formation of States. In Hobbes’s view, the state of nature is characterized by a “war of every man against every man.” Hence, State sovereignty carries the obligation to protect its population. But what happens when the State is incapable to protect or when the State itself becomes an […]
Erosion of Liberal International Order : Are we on the brink of a new epoch?
After the end of the Cold War, the liberal world order was erected by the sole superpower USA around the core tenets of economic interdependence and democratic peace — the two pillars of the liberal international order. The primary architect of this order wanted to spread their domestic ideology of democracy and international institutional membership […]