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BRICS Goa declaration assessment: BRICS has come into the picture after 2006 as an economic grouping. But its work in that aspect is little seen and with the slumping economic growths of its members (except India) it is little likely to say that it is going to give emerging and developing economies an alternative for their developmental assistance. Even the trade between these countries has been decreased to 10% (approx) 2016 from 14% in 2010 (Trade when compared to the world trade). So BRICS grouping has achieved a little in the ares of finance and trade. Looking this group from a broader perspective we can divide its paths of working into 5 - Finance Trade Geo politics Terrorism Sustainable development There is a huge need in the development of secondary sector in India, Brazil, South Africa which can be assisted by Russia and China. China is the largest producer of steel in this grouping and even in the world, this gives China an edge to trade steel with other countries...

Dr. Craig L. Dicker-the department of Public affairs US embassy, New Delhi visited us to speak on the US electoral process with special reference to 2016 presidential elections. This session was held  in Christ University, Bengaluru on 2 August 2016, by the Department of International studies and History. Dr Craig began with quoting the Indian Express’ article which said that  the candidate who has secured the majority in the opinion polls 2 weeks after nominations would eventually win the elections. From the article written in The Hindu “it can be seen that Mrs. Clinton is leading 2%.”  We have to wait for the November 8th to see if this holds on.  Explaining the electoral process, he  divided the districts into democratic strong holds, republican strong holds and flip sates. Ohio, Florida, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Virginia were considered as major flip states whose vote bank plays a major role in deciding the president of United State...

It all started in 18th century, where whole world was full of fiefdoms and serfdoms (with some exceptions). Europe rose in its military technology and their thirst for capitalist power has made them to conquer the whole world and establish their imperialism. For the luxury of few, they have exploited many as if it was a legitimate thing to do. The want for economic and political supremacy made European nations to fight against each other which culminated with world wars. These wars resulted in the emergence of new nation-states, which actually should have carved through Woodrow Wilson's 14 point theory but ironically not. Along with this the decolonization has sculptured countries with disputed borders. There formed countries with true reasons and strong leadership and some without reasons and ineffective leadership. The best example is the south Asia where partisan of Pakistan was totally unnecessary if it was not for the idiotic Islamic groups. Even the breaking of ottoman emp...

The war is of two types 1. external 2. internal again these are divided into two types a. Traditional b. Economic The general causes of war can be stated as Political and economic dominance Conflict over resources Ideological differences Rise of ethnic groups Rise of nationalism governmentality Political and economic dominance: The conventional wars were fought for the political and economic dominance of one state over other. The most visible example for this type of war is WWI and WWII where capitalistic states fought for the economic and political influence over the world market. Conflict over resources: The conflict over resources may lead to unfriendly relations between the countries and they would be vulnerable for any trigger to get into war. Iraq- Kuwait war was fought on the lines of resources. Ideological differences: Ideological differences make the states to veto any agreements between them and this usually pave a way to war. In the aftermath...

Are bilateral and multilateral agreements have more importance than the agreements of regional groupings?   SAARC: In south Asia there are historically developed mistrust, non-friendly relations among the nations. Due to this countries cannot come to the common consensus and rely upon the bilateral agreements. These unwanted attributes can be categorised as 1.    1.     Unresolved border issues 2.        Political instability 3.        Ethnic conflicts 4.        External influence 5.        Huge developmental disparities Unresolved border issues: The best example for this in the south Asian region is IND-PAK Kashmir conflict which has not been resolved from the time of independence. Due to this logjam there is no developments in the relations between these countries in the other sectors say, economic development assistance....