Category: Political Science

  • India and BRICS: The Role

    by Pradeep N 1. Brief History of BRICS BRICS is an intergovernmental grouping of five — later expanded — major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The grouping has evolved from an economic acronym into one of the most consequential multilateral forums of the 21st century. 1.1 Origins: From BRIC to BRICS…

  • Social Media and Governance

    Pradeep N Social Media and Governance: Simple Notes Introduction Social media refers to digital platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, X/Twitter) that enable users to create, share, and interact with content in real time. In the context of governance, it acts as a tool for governments to communicate policies, engage citizens, gather feedback, promote transparency,…

  • Systems Theory of International Relations

    Pradeep N Note to readers: I am providing simple and complex notes here. The first part is a very simple notes. The second is more advanced. I have also added Quiz at the end to check your competency. Here is a very simple notes Here is a very simple notes on Systems Theory of International…

  • INDIA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION: Forging a Strategic Partnership in the 21st Century

    Pradeep N Executive Summary The relationship between India and the European Union (EU) stands at a pivotal juncture in 2026, marked by the historic conclusion of negotiations for a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the signing of a comprehensive Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) on 27 January 2026 during the 16th India-EU Summit in…