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Cyberspace as A Global Commons0
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- February 3, 2021
by Devansh Kaushik 3 February 2021 “Governments of the Industrial World, you weary giants of flesh and steel, I come from Cyberspace, the new home of Mind. On behalf of the future, I ask you of the past to leave us alone. You are not welcome among us. You have no sovereignty where we
READ MOREPakistan: Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar – a symbol of peace and tolerance under threat0
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- February 3, 2021
by Saeed Ahmed 3 February 2021 Sufism has a long history in South Asia. There are thousands of Sufi shrines across South Asia. Several shrines are unexplored or known to people. But some of them are very popular or famous in the South Asian region. Lal Shahbaz Qalandar’s Shrine is one of the very
READ MOREDeconstructing the Narrative of ‘Leftover Women’ in China: amid CPC’s 100th year0
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- February 3, 2021
by Zahoor Ahmad Dar, Raja Babu, and Shital Baraily 3 February 2021 Introduction The intellectual history of International Relations (IR) has conventionally circumnavigated around great power politics. The histories and memories of the domestic politics, economic and social issues transpiring within a state have been
READ MORESri Lanka: Disabusing the Past0
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- February 2, 2021
N. Sathiya Moorthy 2 February 2021 In a departure from the past, the Rajapaksa leadership has kept its options yet open on the UNHRC resolution that would be taken up for vote in the upcoming session, commencing this month and going past mid-next. Going by Media interviews of Foreign Secretary, Jayanath Colombage, the Government will
READ MOREWhatsApp dilemma: Hoax or Genuine privacy concern0
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- January 31, 2021
by Vibhushinie Bentotahewa, Dr. Jason Williams, and Dr. Chaminda Hewage 31 January 2021 WhatsApp hit the headlines with the launch of its new terms and conditions, a policy agreement that the users must accept if they wished to continue using the app after the 8 February 2021 deadline. The instant user reaction has been one
READ MOREData Localization and WTO Obligations: The Indian Illusion of the Transfer of Data0
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- January 31, 2021
by Anirudh Tyagi 31 January 2021 The Data Protection Bill, 2019 (DPB, 2019), which presently is undergoing a scrutinized reading from the joint parliamentary committee, is the first law in India that vows to protect and guard citizens’ data. In pursuit of the same, the bill provides for the data localization
READ MOREWider Meanings of Indian Farmers Movements to Reclaim the Republic and Beyond0
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- January 31, 2021
by Bhabani Shankar Nayak 31 January 20121 In the darkness of nights, the Hindutva fascists and their trained henchmen are trying to attack farmers’ protests and provoke violence with police help. The objective of the BJP government is to discredit the peaceful and democratic movements of the Indian farmers. All slanderous
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India’s Twin Himalayan Challenges for 20210
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- January 31, 2021
by Sajid Farid Shapoo 31 January 2021 As the world emerges out of the year 2020, ravaged and poorer, the specter of the past year’s crises would continue to influence the trajectory of events for this year. This is particularly true for India. It will continue to face the twin challenges; one, the pandemic,
READ MOREIslamophobia: A fungible prop for Muslim religious soft power0
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- January 30, 2021
By James M. Dorsey 30 January 2021 Think the Muslim world is united in opposing Islamophobia? Think twice. Rising anti-Muslim sentiment in countries like China, Myanmar, and India as well as the West against the backdrop of increased support for anti-migration and extreme nationalist groups, and far-right populist parties is proving to be a
READ MOREDoes it fail us: Bombay HC interpretation of Section 7 of POCSO, ‘Groping without Skin-to-skin contact isn’t sexual assault’: An Analysis0
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- January 30, 2021
by Shelal Lodhi Rajput 30 January 2021 Introduction A controversial and shocking judgement by the Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court opens a pandora box. Interpreting what constitutes a sexual assault with a minor under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, the Bombay HC has ruled that there must be a
READ MOREEnhancing Naval Power for Conventional Deterrence of Pakistan0
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- January 30, 2021
By: Ahyousha Khan Pakistan’s coastline that is adjacent to the Arabian Sea is about approx.990 km long. It is an integral part of the country’s maritime economy and provides a strategic gateway to Pakistan and adjacent landlocked countries. The Arabian Sea is part of the Indian Ocean, which serves as an important trade and connecting
READ MORECovid-19 Makes the Rich Richer, the Poor Poorer: That is Capitalism0
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- January 29, 2021
by R. Chowdhury 29 January 2021 “When the laws undertake to make the rich richer and the potent more powerful, the humble members of the society have a right to complain of the injustice to their government.” — President Andrew Jackson P B Shelly invoked an injunction from the Bible to
READ MOREInduction of JF-17B and Commencement of Block-III Production: Significant Milestones for PAF’s Combat Capabilities vis-à-vis India’s Rafale0
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- January 28, 2021
By Haris Bilal Malik 28 January 2021 Over the past few years, India has been pursuing an offensive military modernization program. This is mainly inspired by its hegemonic designs that are aimed at dominating the South Asian region. Along with various other components, in pursuit of this, India has significantly enhanced its air capabilities. However,
READ MOREROLE OF PAKISTAN’S ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION IN HEALTH SECTOR0
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- January 27, 2021
By Sher Bano 27 January 2021 Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) is among Pakistan’s highly reputed Research and Development (R&D) organizations. Over the years, it has significantly contributed towards sustainable socio-economic development. Furthermore, along with its substantial contribution to overcoming the ever-increasing regional security threats, it remains the torchbearer for guaranteeing sustainable development in
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