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Category: World Affairs
Posts on world affairs.
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An individual needs and wants freedom. Freedom in action, living, and enjoyment. An individual also needs security which includes physical security (we can’t watch our backs all the time) and resource security (we need to consume the necessities of life). To get security an individual makes deals or pacts or partnerships with other individuals. A…
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The year 2026 marked a significant turning point in the global landscape, shattering the illusion of a borderless world that had been touted as the future of international relations and commerce. The “World is Flat” philosophy, popularized in the early 2000s, had suggested that technology and the internet had made physical distance irrelevant, creating a…
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As we gaze upon the grandeur of empires, past and present, it’s tempting to believe that their dominance is invincible. Yet, history has consistently shown us that even the most formidable empires are not immune to the forces of decline and collapse. From the ancient civilizations of Rome and India to the modern-day superpowers, the…
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The world is currently experiencing a significant geopolitical churn, with the old order breaking down and a new one emerging. This is not a unique phenomenon, as history has witnessed numerous instances of such shifts. One such episode occurred exactly 1,000 years ago, in 1025, when the great king Rajendra Chola of the Chola Empire…
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Star Trek, an American TV show, presents human beings journeying amongst the stars on star ships. The show delves into many aspects of the human condition; from physical exploration, to philosophical conundrums, metaphysical fantasies, interstellar politics, cultural issues and so much more. The protagonists in this show work for a quasi-military organization called Starfleet which…
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The British Empire, once a behemoth of global influence, has been slowly unraveling over the past century. The formal dissolution of the empire in the mid-20th century, marked by the decolonization of India, Africa, and the Caribbean, was only the beginning of a long process of decline. The empire’s legacy, however, persisted in various forms,…
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The world is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by a shift towards nationalism and a decline in globalism. This trend is evident in many countries, where people are increasingly embracing their national identities and seeking to protect their interests. The rise of nationalism is a response to the perceived failures of globalism, which has been…
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A nation state is a political unit where the head(s) of that unit control the state’s resources, administer it, develop and maintain law & order, among other things. Transactions within a nation state are governed by the social constructs of that state as well as on the basis of enforceable laws. This is possible because the…
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India’s journey as a modern nation-state has been a long and complex one, spanning over seven decades. The nation’s history can be broadly divided into several phases, each marked by significant events and challenges that have shaped its growth and development. From 1947 to 1975, India laid the foundations for its state institutions, navigating the…
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When we talk of “nationalism”, it is a good idea to state what it actually means. For our purposes, nationalism is the idea that people sharing a common identity, like culture, language, history, ethnicity, or civilizational constructs should rally around it and hold it together. A nation is that group of people that have a…
