The UNITED States of America
“It was a bloodbath”, remarked a senior commentator visibly upset as he recalled the horror of 5th November, the fabled election night in America. Kamala Harris, the current Vice president of the United States...
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The Conflicted States of America
September 15th is globally celebrated as the International Day of Democracy and 2024 would be remembered as the year of celebrating the cherished idea of self-rule which in the words of Albert Moravia boasts of...
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The Tibetan Cause and Beyond: In Conversation with MP Michael Brand
In an exclusive interview conducted by The Kootneeti Team at the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung office in New Delhi, MP Michael Brand shares profound insights into his advocacy for Tibetan rights and the nuances of...
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European Elections, Geopolitics, and Transatlantic Relations: In Conversation with Dr. Peter Hefele
In the complex landscape of global geopolitics, the European Union finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with multifaceted challenges ranging from internal divisions to external pressures. Against this backdrop, The Kootneeti Team recently...
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The World of Tomorrow
“Never know where the bullets might hit Never know when the bombs might fall. We are living in such a dangerous world. It’s enough to scare you to death” The aforementioned poetry by Dorsey...
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The United States Of Power
‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch...
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Use of Force in and Protection of Civilians
Introduction Protecting civilians is the UN’s priority objective. Although it is the primary responsibility of the host state to protect its people, the peacekeepers have the moral responsibility to protect innocent civilians from the...
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Protecting the Protectors: For an Effective Peacekeeping
Protection of Civilians (PoC) mandates have rightly captured the central narrative of UN Peace Operations (UNPOs). It is essential to acknowledge that a key to the successful implementation of the mandate also rests on...
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[Explainer] International Humanitarian Law: Origins, Codification, and Principles
What is IHL? International Humanitarian Law or IHL is the special branch of public international law that deals with the laws of war or armed conflict. The objective of these set of rules is...
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Why Diplomatic Statecraft Remains Vital for India
Diplomacy has long been touted as an essential tool for resolving conflicts without violence. However, in an increasingly complex world strained by nationalism and power politics, does diplomacy really live up to its promise...
USI Annual UN Forum 2024: Changing Characters of Conflicts
The United Services Institution of India (USI) hosted its Annual UN Forum on 27-28 November 2024, focusing on the “Changing Character of Conflicts, Challenges to Peace Operations and International Humanitarian Law.” Opening Session Maj...
The UNITED States of America
“It was a bloodbath”, remarked a senior commentator visibly upset as he recalled the horror of 5th November, the fabled election night in America. Kamala Harris, the current Vice president of the United States...
The Conflicted States of America
September 15th is globally celebrated as the International Day of Democracy and 2024 would be remembered as the year of celebrating the cherished idea of self-rule which in the words of Albert Moravia boasts of...
India’s Cyber Resilience Boost: MoS Defence Sanjay Seth Inaugurates Cyber Center of Excellence Phase Two
In a significant move to bolster India’s digital defences, Minister of State for Defense Sanjay Seth inaugurated the second phase of the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE) in New Delhi on August 14, 2024....
The Tibetan Cause and Beyond: In Conversation with MP Michael Brand
In an exclusive interview conducted by The Kootneeti Team at the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung office in New Delhi, MP Michael Brand shares profound insights into his advocacy for Tibetan rights and the nuances of...
European Elections, Geopolitics, and Transatlantic Relations: In Conversation with Dr. Peter Hefele
In the complex landscape of global geopolitics, the European Union finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with multifaceted challenges ranging from internal divisions to external pressures. Against this backdrop, The Kootneeti Team recently...
The World of Tomorrow
“Never know where the bullets might hit Never know when the bombs might fall. We are living in such a dangerous world. It’s enough to scare you to death” The aforementioned poetry by Dorsey...
The United States Of Power
‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch...
Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh, Padma Vibhushan, DFC Annual Lecture 2023
The first annual Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Lecture was held today, December 20, 2023, at the United Service Institution (USI) of India in New Delhi. To commence the event, Maj...
USI Annual UN Forum 2023: International Humanitarian Law and Peace Operations
The United Service Institution of India (USI) organized its annual UN Forum 2023 on November 21-22 in New Delhi. The seminar on “International Humanitarian Law and Peacekeeping” was conducted in collaboration with the International...
