The International Law of the Sea set by the United Nations (UNCLOS) has been undermined by China in the pursuit of its ill-founded hegemonic claims over the South China Sea. The Dragon has, in order to give shape to and pursue its territorial and maritime claims has engaged in actions
Author: Vedika Rekhi
Vedika Rekhi is a graduate in History from Miranda House, University of Delhi and has recently completed her Masters in Politics and International Relations from Pondicherry University. Her areas of interest: National Security and Geo-Strategic Analysis, Historical and Diplomatic studies and Counter-terrorism.
INDO-TAIWANESE RELATIONS AND ITS PROBABLE FUTURE TRAJECTORY
Though the Indo-Taiwanese relationship has been ignored for long, this is a ripe moment for a recalibration for these natural allies who share democratic values, uphold the rule of law, human rights and a rules-based international order. The revanchist dragon has been attempting to bully both India and Taiwan in
DIASPORA DIPLOMACY AND INDIA’S FOREIGN POLICY
Diasporas in the recent times have emerged as powerful entities in the realm of ‘soft power’ foreign policy strategy and as an agent or catalyst of economic development in the countries of origin apart from their active role in the host countries. Diasporas have a unique role in international relations
CPEC AT FIVE: A CRITICAL REVIEW
Promising transformational benefits for its all-weather friend, Pakistan, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is one of the biggest foreign investments that China has made under its ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative comprising the Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) and the Maritime Silk Road. Launched in April 2015 at an original
TERRORISM IN KASHMIR AND ITS DRUG TRYST
Drug usage is an ever-growing issue in Kashmir among the youth. The opium production in the valley for local consumption and commercial sale to other states, even with the involvement of local authorities is a well-known fact. The profits earned from this commercial narcotic venture have been shared by the