Macron, Vance among World Leaders attending AI Summit in Paris — The Caravel (Published in Georgetown University’s The Caravel on February 25, 2025)
NATO Contemplating sending Troops to Greenland
NATO Contemplating sending Troops to Greenland — The Caravel (Published in Georgetown University’s The Caravel on February 18, 2025)
The Why and When of the UNSC Veto
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is, in both the popular mind and in practice, the most important arm of the United Nations. It is the stage where decisions regarding international peace and security are taken, which affect the lives of millions. Unlike many other UN bodies, such as the […]
The Notion of Money Supply
Money Supply refers to the total volume of money held by the public at a particular point in time. It has implications on the aggregate demand of an economy, and thus on inflation. In order to maintain the level of liquid money flowing through the economy, bank regulators influence the […]
A Brief Inspection of Political Theory
There have been many great political thinkers and philosophers across history who have written books, essays, and journals on societal organizations, human rights, and social interactions. Some of these thinkers, like Kautilya and Socrates put forth their ideas thousands of years ago, others, like John Stuart Mill, Immanuel Kant, and […]
The Coalition Politics in India
Indian politics has witnessed changing phases over the years, marked by the dominance of different parties and leaders. This complexity is further accentuated by the intricacies of coalition politics, shaping relationships among parties and government branches in distinctive ways. The political era at the dawn of Indian independence was characterised […]
A Tapestry of Time: India-Israel Relations
The ongoing conflict in the Israel-Palestine region has sparked innumerable tensions in India. It is not surprising that a large and diverse country like India would have a nuanced worldview with respect to a global conflict of this magnitude. While the motivations of Indians choosing either side are obviously influenced […]
Electoral Bonds: Transparency or Opacity?
Political Parties in India are the cradle of political thought, social welfare, and public good. However, they are also riddled with corruption, crime, and other illicit activities. Recently, there have been several allegations thrown around regarding how political parties are financed: with specific parties accusing each other of receiving funds […]
Same-Sex Marriage: Constitutional Interpretations and Human Rights
On October 17, 2023, the Supreme Court of India refused to accord legal status to same-sex marriages in the country. Both the majority and minority opinions denied the provision. There was a consensus that validating same-sex marriages would be tantamount to judicial overreach, or legislation by the judiciary. Thus, such […]
Explained: What is Delimitation and Why It is a Political Controversy in India?
Delimitation refers to the process of drawing up administrative constituencies for elections to a legislative body. Essentially, it means dividing a state or country into smaller parts, such that each part has roughly the same population and elects a representative who stands for the interests of that part in law-making […]