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India-US Ties in Trump 2.0: On a ‘’Trusted Partnership’’ Trajectory

Introduction India-US relations have been in a sweet spot since the last twenty-five years starting with the visit of US President Bill Clinton to India in March, 2000. There has been a bipartisan consensus in both India and the US regarding stron....

Government Interventions and the Economy

The buzz in the air is that India should become a developed country by 2047, when we celebrate 100 years of our independence. The union government has made known its determination to achieve that formidable goal and has begun work on multiple fronts.....

India's Culture, Society and Economy - Past present and future

I. The Critical Question The single most critical question which has tormented the Indian establishment consisting of most thinkers, intellectuals, academics, political leaders, policy makers, economists, sociologists of India since Independence i....

Nepal in 2024: Political Instability, Geopolitical Contest, and Economic Growth

The year 2024 was marred by political instability in Nepal, which has remained constant in Kathmandu’s politics in the past seven decades. However, the dawn of democracy in 2008 generated hopes towards a stable political environment, but that has n....

IMEC, a Possibility Put on Hold

Introduction India’s G20 presidency culminated in an ambitious transcontinental dream when New Delhi hosted the country’s first G20 summit in 2023. True to its theme, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam or “One Earth One Family One Future”, the India-Mi....

China’s 2024 Review and Outlook for 2025

In 2024, China commemorated the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, held from July 15 to 18, 2024, emphasized structural transformation, technological innova....

The Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile and What it Means in Our Scenario

This article analyses how the use of Oreshnik missile by Russia is an event significant enough for us to take note and relate the same in our scenario. Oreshnik Makes a Debut On 21 Nov 2024, the news breaking headlines all over was the first ev....

Uncertainties Across the Horn of Africa: How the Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU is Reshaping the Region

The African continent grapples with numerous challenges, including political instability, economic challenges, and social unrest. Conflicts over resources, ethnic tensions, and governance issues exacerbate inequalities across the continent. In such a....

Climate Change: A Review of 2024 and Projections for 2025

State of the global climate in 2024 From global average temperature to greenhouse gas emissions, records have already been broken yet again in 2024. The impact of this was felt in the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events su....

Reflections and Roadmap: Maldives’ Journey Through 2024 and Prospects for 2025

At the outset of 2025, the archipelago nation of Maldives reflects on the previous year, which was defined by remarkable achievements, significant challenges, and pivotal transitions. Spread across 26 atolls, the country is home to a vibrant culture ....

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