The article aims to identify the inter-state differences in the performance of SMEs in India. It shows that their contribution to the manufacturing exports of the country is modest, with low technology products being the main export drivers...
"Arab Spring" became the turning point in the history of the Middle East, especially Syria, among others. The movement that started in December of 2010 Changed the face of many countries in the region. However, Syria stood out to be distinc...
Oliver Roy, one of the leading French political scientists who worked extensively on "a different view of radical Islam", distinguishes Islamism and neo-fundamentalism. While differentiating these two tendencies, he defines that the former ...
“Mind over maps. That’s twenty-first century warfare for you.”Whilst conventional strategies involving firepower continue to redraw tactical borders, one cannot deny the unmistakable and somewhat frightful regularity with which political, e...
“Culture has become one of the last elements of our identity. We have to act in favour of cultural diversity abroad as well as at home. We need strong cultural diplomacy and but we have to create it.” - Frederic Martel
The Pakistan Senate is considering a resolution to ban mainstream social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Proposed by Senator Bahramand Tangi, the resolution cites concerns over the platforms' pr...
This essay explores the recent elections in Indonesia and the ensuing challenges for the new government. Despite Indonesia's vibrant democracy, the electoral process faces hurdles like money politics, fake news, and corruption. The history ...
Under the visionary leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia, a country recognised for its conservative view of Islam and traditional cultural standards, has begun on a remarkable journey of religious and social reforms....
A small island nation in the Pacific, the Republic of Nauru, holding just over 12,000 inhabitants on its 21 km²of areas, has gained a lot of traction as it notified the International Seabed Authority of the intention of its sponsored entity...
The blue economy is a concept that refers to the various ocean resources that can be utilized by coastal nations to enhance their economic growth and environmental sustainability. It is a huge opportunity for coastal nations such as India t...
The term 'radicalisation' is one of the most important concepts in understanding the nature of violence and conflicts around the world. The case of Sri Lanka is instructive in gaining a better knowledge of the various aspects of Islamic rad...
In July 2017, China’s state council released the country’s strategy for developing artificial intelligence (AI), entitled 'New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan'. The policy outlines China's strategy to invest and build a ...
