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India’s Quest for Major Power Status: Challenges and Opportunities

T.V. Paul (2024). The Unfinished Quest: India’s Search for Major Power Status from Nehru to Modi. New York. Oxford University Press.  In the realm of...

Why Tom Holland’s Dominion is a Must-Read

“The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggle”. Karl Marx’s profound outlook on human relations became the defining narrative...

Demystify Corruption in China

A Review of China’s Gilded Age: The Paradox of Economic Boom and Vast Corruption by Yuen Yuen Ang The Chinese authoritarian regime appears so exceptional that it...

From Birth to Death: The Life Cycle of Dictatorships

A Review on "How Dictatorships Work: Power, Personalization, and Collapse" by Barbara Geddes, Joseph Wright and Erica Frantz On “how governments work”, there is a...

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Kyrgyzstan and the New Silk Power Play: Sustainable Growth and Strategic Engagement in Central Asia

Can Kyrgyzstan turn sustainable growth into strategic leverage? As Eurasia’s power map shifts, Bishkek’s reforms and resource diplomacy may redefine Central Asia’s role in the new Silk power play.

Is There a Realistic Possibility of India Entering the CPTPP?

Can India realistically join the CPTPP amid protectionist lobbies, tariff limits, and costly reforms—or will New Delhi stick to flexible regional deals over binding mega trade pacts?

European Rearmament: Should Ballistic or Cruise Missiles Be Prioritized?

As Europe rearms, the key question looms: ballistic or cruise missiles? Ukraine’s FP-5 shows the logic—cost-effective, precise, and scalable. For Europe, cruise may be the pragmatic path to real deterrence.

Significance of Zohran Mamdani’s Win for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Zohran Mamdani’s historic NYC mayoral win marks a Gen Z-powered shift toward inclusive, community-driven politics—an immigrant’s victory redefining diversity, equity, and hope in America’s richest city.

A Decade of Teacher Shortages in Tajikistan

Tajikistan’s education system faces a deepening teacher crisis—nearly 4,000 vacancies by mid-2025, low pay, migration, and poor training threaten quality learning. A 30% pay rise helps, but far from enough.