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Introduction Hey, imagine this: Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Narendra Modi all sharing the same stage in China. It's like the plot of some high-stakes spy thriller, isn't it? Well, that's pretty much what went down, and it could totally shift the gears on global politics for a while. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit just wrapped up in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, 2025. Man, it felt like one of those pivotal events that future history books will highlight. This was the SCO's 25th anniversary, drawing in leaders from over 20 countries plus a slew of international organizations—big names like Xi, Putin, and Modi included. These summits often end up with a bunch of polished declarations that nobody really acts on, but this one had some genuine buzz. It really spotlighted how the SCO has evolved from a small forum on border disputes into this huge platform challenging U.S.-led systems. We're seeing tighter Russia-China bonds, Indi...

Introduction When you transfer money overseas - maybe paying university fees in U.S. or sending money to a family in Europe - your bank doesnt stuff cash into an envelope and ship it across the ocean. Instead, a hidden global network passess the message that triggers your payment. That network is called SWIFT - the Societ for Worlwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication. It's not flashy. It doesn't "move" money. But without it, global finance would grind to a halt. Let's break down how it works, why it matters, and how countries like China, Russia, and the BRICS are trying to challenge it.

Introduction: Is It really about Democracy? For Decades, the West - led primarily by the United States, the United Kingdom and the Western European nations - has positioned itself as the moral compass of the World. These powers frequently claim to uphold and promote universal values such as democracy, human rights, and freedom of speech . From media broadcasts to diplomatic summits , they project themselves as the defenders of global justice. But when we observe how these principles are applied in real-world geopolitics, a troubling pattern begins to emerge. The West’s commitment to these values seems to shift depending on who the target is , what political or economic interest is at stake , and whether the nation in question is an Ally or a Rival . ·        Take the example of the Middle East and Asia - regions often criticized by the West for lacking democratic institutions or committing human rights violations. ·      ...

Introduction Did you know the BRICS Nation- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa- together represent over 40% of the total world population and nearly a quarter of the global GDP? This powerful bloc is reshaping the global order by challenging Western-led systems in Trade, finance and diplomacy. In this post we dive into what BRICS really stands for, how it works, and why its rise matters more than ever in the shifting balance of the global governance. Origin and Purpose: Why BRICS was Born First coined in the year of 2001, at that time called 'BRIC', consisting of Brazil, Russia, India and China. In the year of 2010, South Africa joined and thus in that year BRICS was born.

Introduction The South Korean financial crisis of 1997, which unfolded as part of the larger Asian financial crisis, marked a turning point in the nation’s economic development. Sparked by a combination of domestic financial fragility and regional contagion, it forced South Korea into a deep economic recession and international bailout. This comprehensive report explores the origins, unfolding events, responses, and long-term impacts of the crisis across economic, social, and geopolitical dimensions. Prelude to Collapse: South Korea’s Economic Boom and Vulnerabilities From the 1960s to the mid-1990s, South Korea achieved phenomenal economic growth, often referred to as the “Miracle on the Han River.” GDP per capita rose from $94 in 1961 to over $10,000 by 1996, driven primarily by chaebols—family-owned conglomerates such as Samsung and Hyundai. These conglomerates, supported by government subsidies and directed credit, spearheaded South Korea's export-led industrialization. H...

Introduction The BrahMos is a high-speed, precision-engineered, two-stage supersonic cruise missile system developed jointly by India and Russia. Named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers, it is designed for land, sea, air, and submarine launch . Engineered with versatility, modularity, and lethality in mind, BrahMos stands out as one of the fastest and most effective cruise missiles in service globally. Key Specifications Speed: Mach 2.8–3.0 Range: 300–800+ km (depending on variant) Warhead: 200–300 kg (semi-armor-piercing conventional explosive) Flight Altitude: Cruise up to 15 km, terminal phase as low as 10 m Launch Platforms: Land, Ship, Submarine, Aircraft Propulsion: Two-stage: solid rocket booster + liquid-fueled ramjet Guidance: INS with GPS/GLONASS/GAGAN + X-band active radar seeker Accuracy: < 5 meters (with satellite-aided navigation) Engineering Breakdown 1. Propulsion System Stage 1: Solid Rocket Booster Provides the in...