By Roupika Goundla
In 1882, European nationalism and anti-Semitism were rising, which set the stage for a movement where the Jewish community sought to establish an ethno-nation, rooted in racial purity. It began with the emergence of Zionism, an ideological movement that utilized Judaism to encourage the world's Jewry to return to the land of Zion (Nijim, 2022)...
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The US – China Trade War: Strategic Competition and Implications for the Global South
By Riddhi Khajanchi
Since 2018, the US-China trade war has been building great walls in the form of reciprocal tariffs, trade imbalances and intellectual property disputes. But by 2025, this trade war has evolved and is not just about taxes on goods...
Climate Crisis fueling political instability in South East Asia
By Meenakshi R Nair
Unlike a decade ago, climate change is now part of debates and is a known concept to most people. Today, environmental and climate change activists strive to inform society that climate change has severe implications...
Strategic Currents: China’s Broader Presence in the Pacific Island States
By Kumari Krishna
China has recently sprung up as a force to be reckoned with in the Pacific Island states. These tiny island nations, spread across the vast Pacific Ocean, are typically regarded as “small players” in the international realm. However, as the strategic importance of this region is increasing, by virtue of their position, their votes in international organizations, and their natural wealth, these states are attracting major powers like China, the United States, and Australia.
Can Artificial Intelligence Help Africa Break Free from the Cycle of Poverty?
By Aryan Gupta
Imagine a farmer, Ama, checking her phone from a small village in Kenya. An app powered by Artificial Intelligence has sent her an alert about an impending drought, giving her the opportunity and time to adjust her planting plan and save her harvest.
The United States Strategy in the SAARC Region
By Yannik Kum
As an observer of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), the United States has a significant strategic interest in the region. With India positioning itself as a counterbalance to China, and thus a potential ally, the U.S. faces a crucial crossroads in determining its approach to South Asia...
Implications of Healthcare Crisis on Women in Gaza
By Sandeep Kumar
A gruesome conflict impinges on different genders unequally reflecting sexist social norms; Men are expected to wage until they exhaust their wherewithal and will, and Women are forced to suffer and flee (5 Ways Conflict Prevents Girls and Women From Being Equal Everywhere, 2022)...
Climate Change’s Ripple Effect on maritime trade and the economies of the Global South
By Malak Wagih
The maritime industry acts as the backbone of the global supply chain accounting for more than 70% of the traded commodities, resources, and services(UNTCD, 2024). The complicated nature of maritime networks and marine channels acts today as a key for modern...
The Sudan Crisis and its implications for Sudanese development
By Udai Vir Singh
Since it gained independence from joint Anglo-Egyptian rule in 1956, the country of Sudan has faced extensive and brutal internal conflict through civil wars and unrest for the majority of its time as a sovereign nation (Council on Foreign Relations, 2024)...
China in Africa: Understanding Investments and Recognizing Debt Traps
By Riddhi Deokar
China’s relations with Africa, in modern history, can be traced back to the Bandung Conference of 1955, where China began to reposition its foreign policy, diversifying it from depending on the Soviet Union...
