Posts

Showing posts from May, 2024

The Problems with Westphalian Nation-State System

-
Image
We all associate ourselves with various identities such as Indians, Chinese, Pakistani, Americans, Canadians, French, British and much more. Why do you think we all associate with all these more? Are there any other identities which people associate with?  The identities which I mentioned before are relatively new compared to other identities such as religion, language, caste, and various other identities. It is not to say that people never had such feelings towards nations or the state. But the idea of loyalty and love for the motherland was very important which offset various other identities. The question we are arriving at is what is the motherland, who made and how it formed.  What we refer to today as a Nation or Country refers to what we know in political science as a Nation-State. Today almost all the countries we know are categorised Nation-States and some even as State-Nations. International Relations and Political Science suggest that states are the most important a...
Post a Comment
Read more

Kerala Demographic Challenge and the Way Forward

-
Image
#opinion Kerala is a state that is often considered one of the best places to live in India. It ranks high on multiple indices of the NITI Aayog and boasts impressive Human Development Indicators such as literacy rate, healthcare, education, and low corruption. This success is attributed to the contributions of visionary leaders, irrespective of political affiliation, as well as public participation in socio-politics, policymakers, subject experts, the erstwhile Travancore Kingdom, and many others. This collective effort has led to what is known as the Kerala Model of Development. The state is among the top ten in terms of both GDP and per capita income. Despite Kerala's significant progress in quality of life and human development parameters, there are other fronts where this success is lacking. Today, Kerala is in the news for negative reasons such as a financial crisis, decreased revenue, rising debt, high unemployment, brain drain, and other challenges. While some issues are ov...
Post a Comment
Read more

News Capsule for the Month of April 2024

-
Image
Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  'Culture shift' essential for waste management: Kochi Mayor.  A complaint was filed against Rajeev Chandrashekhar for incorrect wealth details.  Modi and Rahul Gandhi held multiple rallies in the state.  Sonia, Kharge and Rahul release 'Nyay Patra' for Lok Sabha Elections 2024kerala story Doordarshan: 'The Kerala Story' screening on Doordarshan: CM Vijayan, opposition parties criticise telecast, UDF to approach EC UDF Kottayam leader Saji Manjakkadadaman left UDF and joined the BJP-led NDA.  The state is undergoing a massive heat wave in many districts.  Kerala's Lok Sabha Candidates amount to 194 in 20 seats.  Thrissur Pooram this year was marked by controversies related to Police control. Fireworks was delayed amidst the difference of opinion betwe...
Post a Comment
Read more