Editorials

By Major General S B Asthana      The world is talking of this Summit as a historic moment with hopes that it will bring peace to Korean Peninsula. Reading between the lines, beyond the niceties and magnificent optics displayed, some realities do emerge, which will indicate that it is beginning …

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is important to understand that without identifying global partnerships, it is going to be very difficult to realize the goals of Post-2015 development agenda and without the necessary cooperation and coordination from regional, national and international organizations, the Sustainable Development Goals will not be achieved. Specifically, for this reason, …

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rural development is one of the essential means in improving socio-economic conditions of the individuals living in isolation and in populated areas. For years now, rural development was understood as “institutional reforms in agriculture and forestry”, where as crucial aspects such as rural poverty and malnutrition was never discussed. With …

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was on August 6th, 1945, when the curtains of World War II fell, and so for the lives of millions when allied powers dropped the very first atomic bomb. The first bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. The intensity of the blast wiped out first 95% of the entire …

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The Civil War is Syria is without a doubt, the worst humanitarian crisis mankind has seen since the second world war, leaving behind quarter million casualties (both wounded or missing), while displacing half of the entire Syrian population. Syria has become the largest battlefield and a sight of instigation …

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]If we look at the list of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the ninth goal aims to, “build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, and foster innovation”. Let us first try to understand the broader meaning of the goal. To “develop sustainably” means to develop something in such a …

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Over the years, the Russian Federation has gained significant importance on the globe. In this time, Russia’s past actions, which most of the West considers as “bold”, has given significant weightage to the country and increased their leverage. Now this being said, Russia’s leverage has been increased drastically, it …

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]ISIS, known to us by many names, including the Islamic State group, ISIL and Daesh, is an armed militant group operating heavily in Iraq and Syria. The group began its operations in 2004 after deflating from a much larger group Al-Qaeda, before rebranding itself ISIS almost two years ago. …

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The topic I am addressing today, is a topic of great importance not just to the regions affected by it, but has affected the nations globally. It is something that has been discussed in the media for the last 6 months and it is something that has greatly impacted …

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The issue’s surrounding Tibet has always attracted polarized opinions from the third world. Disputes surrounding its sovereignty, long term resistance for freedom, concludes that native Tibetans are on the verge of losing their cultural and political identity, where as human rights violations brings Tibet in the spotlight, again. Hence, …