Dr. Sudhanshu Tripathi

Dr. Sudhanshu Tripathi is Associate Professor of Political Science at M.D.P.G. College, Pratapgarh (UP).

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Articles by Dr. Sudhanshu Tripathi:

Political Transition in Nepal: Challenges Ahead

May 9, 2012 by

The rising tide of Maoists, during the last decade, has turned the Nepalese psyche towards establishing a modern welfare state. The same conditions led to a momentous political rebellion against the royal monarchy, particularly between the years of 1996 and 2006. Consequently, the 238 years-old institution came to an end in 2008 when the Constituent Assembly of Nepal declared a Federal and Democratic Republic. Further, 2006 witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Seven Party Alliance and the Maoists for establishing democracy in Nepal.

Reinventing Nonalignment: India’s Foreign Policy

April 6, 2012 by

There is a fresh discussion in India about the concept of nonalignment from a few notable scholars who have recently produced, “Nonalignment 2.0: A Foreign and Strategic Policy for India in the Twenty First Century”. The document presents a new perspective on today’s global dynamics which is characterized by multipolarity as opposed to bipolarity which emerged immediately after the Second World War with the United States occupying one sphere and the Soviet empire occupying the other.

Reforming Higher Education in India: Quest for Global Standards

March 15, 2012 by

What should the aim, purpose and methodology of higher education in India be in the face of social, economic, political and cultural changes? How should institutions of higher learning respond to present, as well as future challenges that potentially will tear apart the socio-cultural and emotional bonds of humanity? Since institutions of higher learning occupy a pivotal position in Indian society for the creation, dissemination and preservation of knowledge, this knowledge determines, to a great extent, the future course of progress and development of, not only society and polity, but also of mankind.

War of Words over the Falklands

February 19, 2012 by

Recently, Argentina and the United Kingdom found themselves in a diplomatic row over the Falkland Islands regarding their respective claims of sovereignty over this small piece of real estate. The diplomatic curfufle began last Tuesday when Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, the president of Argentina, accused the U.K. of militarizing the Falklands with the planned deployment of the HMS Dauntless off its coast.

Change of Guards in Maldives

February 15, 2012 by

Maldives finds itself with a new government, after President Mohamed Nasheed resigned from office following bitter clashes between the army and police erupted due to the arrest of a top judge. Nasheed had faced a difficult time governing since he came to power in 2008.

The Politics of Narendra Modi

February 9, 2012 by

For past few months, Narendra Modi has been mentioned as the next Prime Minister in India in the event of the ruling UPA coalition government is not in a position to form a unity government due to its involvement in several cases of corruption. India, led by Prime Minister Manmoham Singh, has not mollified his critics and addressed the allegations of corruption against his administration. Although Modi’s name has been appearing frequently since the Godhra case of 2002, his increasing popularity suggests that he might be the suitable choice for the prime ministership.

Imran Khan: A Cricketer turned politician

February 1, 2012 by

As of late, Imran Khan, the former cricket player for the Pakistan national cricket team, and the founder of the political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is very much in news not only in Pakistan but also around the world. As a famous cricketer, Imran Khan is well known, but his new incarnation as a social and political reformer committed to the cause of social, economic and political development and an agenda of access to education, elimination of corruption, end of the military-mullah nexus and the establishment of real democracy in Pakistan and also ensuring restructured relations with the United States, are some of his cause celebs.

Movement by Islamists in Bangladesh

January 29, 2012 by

A foiled coup in Bangladesh illustrates the level of inward reach of Islamists even within certain elements of the Bangladeshi army. The key players involved in the nefarious design were a group of middle level army officers, described as “religiously fanatic”, along with some of their retired colleagues, non-residents and the banned Islamist organisation, Hizb ut-Tahrir, considered an ISI proxy in Bangladesh.

Durban Debacle: What the Third World ought to do!

January 12, 2012 by

Durban Debacle: What the Third World ought to do!

The recently concluded UN Conference on Climate Change in Durban failed to produce a consensus. The conference attendees simply agreed to engage in more talks in order to arrive at some kind of legally binding instruments ensuring imposition of emission curbs in all countries by 2020. The fact that it is already too late to prevent a two degree Celsius rise which is the maximum limit for human beings on Earth to tolerate is acknowledged.

Looming Gulf Crisis: Is war with Iran inevitable?

January 6, 2012 by

A number of developments makes some Iranian analysists suspect that the prospects of conflict between American and Iranian Navies in the Straits of Hormuz is a possibility, however, the reality is rather remote. The Iranian nuclear programme, its continued belligerence towards the international community and Iran’s 10-day naval exercises, the Velayat 90, have further hightened tensions in the Persian Gulf and particularly, the Strats of Hormuz.

Anna’s crusade against corruption in India

January 4, 2012 by

Anna’s crusade against corruption in India

To describe someone’s influence as a phenomenon presupposes something exceptional or extraordinary either performed or achieved by the individual whose influence either changes the course of on-going social development or establishes new milestones in society. Such exceptional moments are the unparalleled creations of history which emerge at crucial junctures of social crises.

Anna Hazare re-enters the debate over graft in India

December 29, 2011 by

Anna Hazare re-enters the debate over graft in India

Anna Hazare began his three-day fast at the MMRDA ground in Mumbai (the commercial capital of India) to promote his never-ending fight against corruption, the Indian Parliament began debate on the contentious “Lokpal” bill being considered before lawmakers. After consulting with his doctors he was advised to end his fast. However, he continues to pressure the government to make changes to current legislation.

Vaclav Havel: A Playwright, Revolutionary, President & Prophet

December 25, 2011 by

With the death of former Czech President Vaclav Havel, the world has lost a rational humanist and a gentle man who crusaded relentlessly for the establishment of moral values in society and polity. By pursuing these values throughout his life, he eventually became a prophet. The end of the year witnessed the sad demise of the legendry Czech leader, Vaclav Havel, who died a hero. He crusaded relentlessly throughout his life for the cause of democracy as a means of awakening, Power to the Powerless.

Managed Democracy in Russia

December 22, 2011 by

The unprecedented wave of public protest, visible in the continuing anti-government popular demonstrations that emerged in Russia following the recent and largely orchestrated election results to the Duma, are unlikely to subside in the near future. Russians are demanding reforms and the Kremlin has been slow to address the concerns of the voters.

Nukes, Drones and Iran

December 15, 2011 by

There has been some speculation over the possibility of a limited war with Iran over its refusal to return the downed Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel, a stealth surveillance drone operated by the Central Intelligence Agency, and the continued insistence by Iran that it will not succumb to international pressure to halt its nuclear activities.

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