Swift economic growth over the past few years has brought global attention to the Indian economy. However, hiding behind the figures is an extensive dependence on transnational capital and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) involvement.
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Transnational Activism in Punjab Election Prompts a Reimagining of Political Boundaries
Non-Resident Indian involvement in the recent election in Punjab prompts a much needed discussion of the way transnational movements are reshaping and redefining political boundaries.
Can a Universal Basic Income Program Mitigate the Consequences Fuelled by the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
Automation, the fourth industrial revolution, is threatening countries with high unemployment. Is a Universal Basic Income Program able to mitigate that risk?
Corporate Social Responsibility: Skin Lightening in India as a Means towards Economic and Social Prosperity?
The market for skin lightening products is growing in India, promising to elevate the social and economic status of women who use them. While marketed as socially responsible products, their effectiveness is questionable.
The Paris Climate Agreement: What is Holding Russia Back from Ratifying?
The Paris Climate Agreement has been ratified by many leading countries in today’s fight against climate change. Why hasn’t Russia joined in?
Good in Theory, not Good in Practice: The Current Cash Crisis in India
Juthika Hasan explains India’s cash crisis, and the efforts that the Modi Government is undertaking to address it.
What does the ban of the $500 and $1000 rupee note mean for the Indian economy?
On Tuesday November 8, Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India announced that the Indian government will be discontinuing the largest denomination bills in circulation, the ₹500 and ₹1000 rupee notes. These notes represent approximately 86% of the money supply in circulation. This surprise motion caused millions of people to flock to their nearest banks Read More…
Sexual violence and shame: How the symbolic marginalization of women infringes on their physical and social security (Part II)
What do societal behaviours tell us about the sustainance of structural violence against women? As second part of her 2 part series, Stephanie Oldfield discusses how women are subjected to human security constraints by shame.
Sexual Violence and Shame: How the symbolic marginalization of women infringes on their physical and social security (Part I )
How does sexual violence infringe on women’s physical and social security? In the first part of this series of 2 articles, Stephanie Oldfield explores how the culture of shame contributes to the impetus of rape and sexual assault.
Tensions with China are Securing Shinzo Abe’s Domestic and Regional Ambitions for Japan
In this article, John Pollock discusses the strategic moves that Japan is making under Shinzo Abe as tensions with China increase.