The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is, in both the popular mind and in practice, the most important arm of the United Nations. It is the stage where decisions regarding international peace and security are taken, which affect the lives of millions. Unlike many other UN bodies, such as the […]
Economy and Development
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The Notion of Money Supply
Money Supply refers to the total volume of money held by the public at a particular point in time. It has implications on the aggregate demand of an economy, and thus on inflation. In order to maintain the level of liquid money flowing through the economy, bank regulators influence the […]
Political Philosophy, Economics, and Sociology
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A Brief Inspection of Political Theory
There have been many great political thinkers and philosophers across history who have written books, essays, and journals on societal organizations, human rights, and social interactions. Some of these thinkers, like Kautilya and Socrates put forth their ideas thousands of years ago, others, like John Stuart Mill, Immanuel Kant, and […]
Domestic Politics
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The Coalition Politics in India
Indian politics has witnessed changing phases over the years, marked by the dominance of different parties and leaders. This complexity is further accentuated by the intricacies of coalition politics, shaping relationships among parties and government branches in distinctive ways. The political era at the dawn of Indian independence was characterised […]
Geo-Politics
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A Tapestry of Time: India-Israel Relations
The ongoing conflict in the Israel-Palestine region has sparked innumerable tensions in India. It is not surprising that a large and diverse country like India would have a nuanced worldview with respect to a global conflict of this magnitude. While the motivations of Indians choosing either side are obviously influenced […]
Law and Justice
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Electoral Bonds: Transparency or Opacity?
Political Parties in India are the cradle of political thought, social welfare, and public good. However, they are also riddled with corruption, crime, and other illicit activities. Recently, there have been several allegations thrown around regarding how political parties are financed: with specific parties accusing each other of receiving funds […]
Law and Justice
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Same-Sex Marriage: Constitutional Interpretations and Human Rights
On October 17, 2023, the Supreme Court of India refused to accord legal status to same-sex marriages in the country. Both the majority and minority opinions denied the provision. There was a consensus that validating same-sex marriages would be tantamount to judicial overreach, or legislation by the judiciary. Thus, such […]
Political Philosophy, Economics, and Sociology
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Explained: What is Delimitation and Why It is a Political Controversy in India?
Delimitation refers to the process of drawing up administrative constituencies for elections to a legislative body. Essentially, it means dividing a state or country into smaller parts, such that each part has roughly the same population and elects a representative who stands for the interests of that part in law-making […]
Political Philosophy, Economics, and Sociology
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Women’s Reservation in the Indian Parliament: A Brief History
The Indian government recently called for a special session of the Parliament, starting September 18. As it drew closer, its agenda grew clearer. The first and most essential piece of business to be considered in the new and sprawling Parliament Building was to be about the right to representation for […]
Geo-Politics
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The Manhattan Project
Since the recent release of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, there has been much talk about atomic weapons and their initial inception. Google Analytics shows a spike in search terms related to the Manhattan Project. Today’s article talks about the project as a whole and everything that it encompasses. Background and Ideation […]