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Lessons from Cleveland: A Firsthand Look at Local Democracy in…

My recent Fellowship experience in Cleveland, United States of America (USA) offered more than professional exposure—it opened a deeper window into how democracy functions at the local level in the United States. Working alongside Councilmember Jenny Spencer of City Hall, a respected and dedicated public servant, I witnessed firsthand the

Can America Win the New Race for Scientific Leadership?

That meant massively expanding support for university research through agencies like the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of

Strengthening Human and Social Development in Climate Justice

As the highest decision-making authority under the UNFCCC, the COP convenes all Parties to review how the Convention and other

SAARC at 40: Cooperation deferred amid rivalries and domestic challenges

Despite years of setbacks, SAARC remains the only platform that brings together all South Asian states. Its Charter envisions a

A Just Transition for Land

The question is whether it will be unfair, chaotic, and reactive, or whether world leaders, development institutions, and other stakeholders

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, internal development, and global cooperation

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, spanning the period from 2026 to 2030, has garnered significant interest not only domestically but also

Lack of toilets questions ODF sustainability in Nepal

Leaving vulnerable ones behind any sanitation movement not only dents development but also metes out sheer injustice.

Japan’s Takaichi Sparks Postwar Tension, Beijing Demands Retraction and Apology

As strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific intensifies, Taiwan continues to symbolize unresolved historical legacies that shape the region’s future.

Trump’s Crony Diplomacy

While Trump’s quest for enrichment is undeniable, it would be simplistic to say that this is the only reason he

Martyr at 18: Gen-Z movement cuts short Deepak’s future

Deepak’s story is not merely a personal tragedy—it is the voice of a generation that dared to hope for a