Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) is a combined field that explores the political theory, governance, public policies, and the global geopolitical environment. alongside the interactions between countries and global actors.
In 2018, I was an undergrad who almost ignored a newspaper article about a summit I’d never heard of. Five countries. One Indian PM. A joint statement nobody was talking about. Eight years later, that summit and the question it raised turned out to be one of the most consequential things I almost missed. Here is what I got wrong, and what India is finally getting right. Read More…
In an age where privacy is traded for convenience, democratic governments are quietly building the architecture of digital surveillance. Under the banners of safety, child protection, and misinformation control, digital IDs and content regulation are reshaping freedom itself. This article explores how censorship no longer arrives with force, but through consent, comfort, and compliance. The question is no longer whether we are being watched but whether we noticed when freedom became negotiable. Read More…
The Cultural Subversion Theory looks at how Indian spiritual knowledge is embraced by people or organizations from other countries, only to be gradually reinterpreted, repackaged, and sometimes distorted. This process shows how what starts as genuine appreciation can turn into cultural appropriation and even exclusion. Am I contributing to the preservation of a living tradition, or am I reshaping it to suit personal or commercial Interests? I sometimes think that “If you don’t hold on to what is yours, someone else will—not just to cherish it, but to reshape it. And sometimes, to exploit it.” Read More…
The political landscape in Georgia has recently been a hotbed of unrest, stirring international intrigue and speculation about the involvement of foreign powers. Various conspiracy theories have emerged, fueling the narrative that Georgia is embroiled in a proxy war, with each side vying for influence in this strategically crucial nation. Read More…
This paper provides an in-depth examination of U.S. interference and influence in the neighbouring countries of India, By exploring the historical and contemporary dimensions of U.S. involvement, it seeks to uncover the strategic motivations behind American policies and their implications for India’s regional security and foreign policy and how this interference affects India’s geopolitical strategy and aspirations as a regional power. Read More…
The European Union (EU), continues to navigate a complex global and internal divisions. From its post-war origins to its contemporary role as a global actor, the EU faces a heap of challenges. This comprehensive article delves into the EU’s historical evolution, its present challenges like global trade, security, climate change, and human rights, and future prospects, synthesizing multiple dimensions such as policy-making, global partnerships, and key defence independence as well as its evolving relationships with global powers like the US, China, Russia, India, ASEAN, Brazil, and Africa. Read More…
