India’s provision of development assistance to Global South nations has emerged as a fundamental aspect of its foreign policy. Initiatives such as the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) and the Indian Development and Economic Assistance Scheme (IDEAS) illustrate India’s commitment to aiding the development of nations in need. Thes

Pokrovsk once buzzed with life, but on this cold, snowy December day, it feels like a ghost town The streets of the once-60,000-strong community were eerily empty, with barely a soul or a car in sight. The only sound is the occasional crack of gunfire and the thunderous boom of distant artillery. Once a thriving industrial hub in Ukraine’s easter

and political spheres. Meanwhile, many are also experiencing a surge of right-wing support riding on opposition to immigration and protectionism Since the onset of the Cold War, the strength of the US has rested on its ability to stitch together alliances across the world. Its 51 allies have given the US its global geopolitical heft and proved usef

including South Pacific partners, the United States, Japan and Australia. Inspired by the United States’ maritime containment strategy of island chains, the Lai administration proposes to build ‘democratic island chains’, alliances not only grounded in shared democratic values but also commitment to regional security Despite declaring a ‘ne

Some countries are strengthening them through the recent introduction of public debt targets, such as Paraguay, Chile, and Colombia. However, in trying to address the problem, some have become overly complex at the expense of transparency and accountability. There are several areas for improvement, including providing more resources to independent