Post the disintegration of the Communist bloc in 1991, the United States was liberated to secure its foreign policy objectives without much resistance. With a wobbly Russia, and China still an insignificant factor in foreign affairs, United States’ hegemony in the new global order was undisputed; the invasions of Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya stand tall … Continue reading The Great Delusion: Liberal Hypocrisy and Realities
Regionalising Nationalism
The state legislative elections in 2021, amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, exhibited the unobstructed execution of ‘Brand Modi' or ‘Modism’ by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). A comparative evaluation of the outcomes of the two state elections—Assam and West Bengal—demonstrates among other things that burgeoning versatility of ‘regionalism’ in present-day politics, despite Bharatiya Janata Party’s … Continue reading Regionalising Nationalism
Space Race and Global Justice
Though many carry notions that global standards of life and well-being in general have significantly enhanced in the 21st century, the world still faces challenges that require urgent cognizance. Estimates suggest that the year 2020 saw an increase of between 119 million and 124 million global poor. From 2019 to 2020 the number of undernourished … Continue reading Space Race and Global Justice
Akash Barua 