We the People of the Whole World
Dr. Rao VBJ Chelikani 1. Scourge of the World Wars: Soon after the scourge of two World Wars, the United Nations Organisation asserts the primacy of the people, wherever they are, and their aspirations for peace and development in global governance. Though the repenting states adopted the founding Charter, soon, the newly independent states started asserting their national and strategic interests and have not been very cooperative to prevent conflicts and to contribute for faster development. However, for the first time in human history, con…
Our External Relations need to be more Democratic
Dr VBJ Chelakani Executive Summary: Throughout history, foreign relations of a state have been primarily managed in the interests of the king and the royal families. Appointed Mantris and advisors have employed various diplomatic strategies, often at great expense, to advance the territorial ambitions, religious beliefs, and economic interests of the rulers. Later, the modern states have formalised the practice of appointing diplomats as professionals to negotiate and formulate foreign policies exclusively in the interest of the rulers. This…
Ten Reasons for a New Foreign Policy
Rao VBJ Chelikani The invasion of Ukraine is a brutal reminder to us that it is high time that we radically revise our policies regarding our External Affairs and our defence preparations. Though wars are going on in many other places as in Sudan, Ethiopia, Yemen, Afghanistan, Myanmar, etc. this particular war is an occasion to draw many lessons for us, as we are living, today in a globalised world and we are no more a poor country. 1. The wars hereafter are the most visible and open in terms of all damage and destruction that is taking plac…
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