Synopsis: Developing countries must unite to meet the challenges of the US-led liberal hegemonic world order Contents1 Background2 Reasons why the authority of the US is declining?3 What role can China play to control the hegemony of the US?4 Way forward Background The US hegemony started after the end of British imperialism in the aftermath… Continue reading Bringing Down the Western Hegemony on the World Order
Author: Ram Manohar
Strategic Autonomy will shape the Emerging global order
Synopsis: The middle powers like Japan, Iran, Turkey, and India are looking forward to strategic autonomy. It will make the emerging global order into a multipolar world instead of a new Cold War type bi-polar world. Background The confrontation between greater powers (The US on one side and the Russia-China axis on the other side)… Continue reading Strategic Autonomy will shape the Emerging global order
Prospects of India’s Automotive industry
Synopsis: Automotive Industry will help India achieve a $5 trillion economy. A favourable government policy can support the Auto industry to grow by 10-12 per cent per year for the next 10 years. Recent developments in India’s automotive industry Increase in Demand: for example, in the last 3 decades passenger vehicle volume increased 15 times,… Continue reading Prospects of India’s Automotive industry
India should Ensure Climate Justice in Net Zero Target Debate
Synopsis: India needs to propose an alternative formulation that ensures Climate Justice in achieving the ‘net-zero target’. Background Recently, the United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate visited India. Both sides discussed briefly about their cooperation on climate change and strategy for long term priorities and long-term targets. Also, S. President Joe Biden’s ‘Leaders’ Summit… Continue reading India should Ensure Climate Justice in Net Zero Target Debate
Issues and Challenges facing BIMSTEC Organisation
Synopsis: Recently, the 17th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting held. In this article, we will discuss the progress, issues, and challenges concerning the BIMSTEC organisation. Contents1 Background2 About BIMSTEC3 What were the opportunities missed out in the recent ministerial meeting?4 What are the issues that are hampering the progressive development of BIMSTEC? Background Recently, the 17th BIMSTEC… Continue reading Issues and Challenges facing BIMSTEC Organisation
Backchannel Diplomacy Between India and Pakistan
Synopsis: The recent developments in India and Pakistan relation suggest that there is ongoing backchannel diplomacy since 2020. Developments in India- Pakistan Relations indicating backchannel diplomacy Important developments took place between India and Pakistan. It suggests the functioning of an ongoing backchannel talk. First, India-Pakistan agreement to follow Ceasefire reached by India-Pakistan border commanders at… Continue reading Backchannel Diplomacy Between India and Pakistan
Freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) in Indian waters
Synopsis: The U.S. Navy’s FONOP in India’s EEZ highlights the difference in the Indian and American perception on international maritime law (UNCLOS). Background Recently, the USS John Paul Jones carried out freedom of navigation operations (FONOP) in the west of the Lakshadweep Islands. It lies in India’s exclusive economic zone. It was done without requesting… Continue reading Freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) in Indian waters
Need for a robust Personal Data Protection Bill
Synopsis: Some concerns in the draft Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 needs to be addressed to make it more effective. Background After the Pandemic, many people are participating in the digital economy. For example, online purchase of groceries, telemedicine, e-education, etc., During the same period, the number of personal data breaches from major digital service… Continue reading Need for a robust Personal Data Protection Bill
Why India should avoid Carbon Neutrality targets?
Synopsis: India must reject carbon neutrality as it would lead India into a low-development trap. Background Achieving carbon neutrality by midcentury is conceived as a scientific approach to limit temperature rise by 2°C According to the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit(ECIU), nearly 32 countries had declared their intention to achieve carbon-neutral status by 2050. Many… Continue reading Why India should avoid Carbon Neutrality targets?
Strengthening the National small savings schemes
Synopsis: The government need to implement the recommendation of high-level committees in determining the interest rate of small savings schemes Contents1 Background2 Types of Small saving schemes in India3 Significance of Small Saving schemes;4 What is the way forward? Background Recently, the government notified on reducing the interest rates on National small savings schemes. However,… Continue reading Strengthening the National small savings schemes
