Some facts and my personal take! Karl Marx, born in 1818, was a German philosopher, economist, and political theorist who profoundly influenced the field of social science. His ideas and writings have had a lasting impact on the world, making him one of the most influential figures in modern history […]
Law and Justice
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The Supreme Court of the United States and its Latest Judgements
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is the apex court of the federal judiciary of the United States. It deals with cases of appellate jurisdiction, cases dealing with constitutional/U.S. federal law interpretation, and original jurisdiction. It is an independent judicial body that has been empowered with judicial review, […]
Geo-Politics
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The Role of Foreign Policy in a Country’s Politics with Case Studies
The textbook definition of Foreign Policy is “a state’s objectives and activities in relation to its interactions with other states, unions, and other political entities, whether bilaterally or through multilateral platforms.” In simple words, it can be defined as the set of guidelines which dictates how a country deals with […]
Geo-Politics
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The Role of Non-Military Factors in Warfare
History is ripe with instances of war. After all, it is human nature to want more and more and more. Such a feeling has led to kings and queens, presidents and chancellors, dictators and monarchs waging war on each other and carrying out invasions. Expansionism is a quality that marked […]
Economy and Development
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Socialist India and the Nehruvian Thought
India gained its independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of India. Nehru was a westernized, secularized individual who was inspired by ideas related to socialism and social democracy. This period in Indian politics saw almost no, or otherwise negligible, inter-party competition. […]
Economy and Development
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Cashless Economy and UPI In India
A cashless economy is one in which the flow of cash is absent (or in practice negligible), and all financial activities are conducted through electronic mediums such as credit/debit cards, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) etc. Such economies have several advantages: There are also disadvantages like […]
Geo-Politics
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The Evolution of India’s Nuclear Policy
Nuclear weapons are weapons of mass destruction-they possess the capability to wipe out hundreds of thousands and cause direct harm to several millions. In human history, they have only been used twice-both times by the United States. However, at the time when they were used, nuclear weaponry was new. Also, […]
Geo-Politics
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A Geopolitical Analysis of Belarus
Belarus is one of, if not the only, state in Europe to not conform to the western ideals of ‘modernisation.’ It has stuck to its Soviet route and has sort of, in its own way carved a new path towards development. It is quite different in terms of its place […]
Geo-Politics
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Russia-Ukraine War and India
The Russia-Ukraine war has had tumultuous effects globally. It has severely affected the world economy, world peace, and international diplomacy. It has led to several sanctions being imposed on Russia by the West, who see this sudden attack as unwarranted, unnecessary, and illegal. This in turn has put some strain […]
Geo-Politics
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The Benefits of a Young Workforce – Explained Through Contrast
For progress and development, every country has their own bread and butter- their own medium for their citizens’ prosperity leading to overall growth -but what is common, at least in 2023, is that they all need a working human population. With this in mind, a country’s demographics such as the […]