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Writing on international relations, governance, and the economics underneath current events
— by Kaamya Tandon
Articles
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Beyond The Ice:Geopolitics of Greenland
When we think of Greenland, we visualise an island decked in snow, colourful houses splashed across its territory like paint on a canvas and an Arctic climate, on account of its massive ice sheet and location. The winters are long,…
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Manipur: A Conflict Unresolved
September 2026 began with renewed escalations in Manipur’s three year long civil strife. Several houses belonging to members of the Naga tribe were set ablaze in the Kangpokpi district, following the killing of three Kuki’s in what were described as…
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The Mecca Agreement-Where Faith Meets Strategy
The headlines for the past week have been dominated by the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. It is a defence pact signed on 7th August 2026 between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The pact has widespread ramifications for the world at large,…
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Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir: A Crisis of Representation
Over the past 2 months, Pakistan occupied Kashmir has been witnessing mass protests and uprisings against the government in Islamabad. The protests were timed with the three-phase election to the 53 member Pakistan legislative assembly. The government has responded in…
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Afghanistan-Pakistan relations: Dynamics of Cooperation and Conflict
The towering Hindu Kush mountain ranges rise along the Durand Line, a 2,640-kilometre border that is as hostile and formidable as the mountains themselves. It is the internationally recognised border between the states of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The two countries share…
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The Carousel Keeps Turning- India- Russia oil trade
Carousel- a crowd favourite ride in amusement parks- is used as a metaphor to signify that life continues and moves forward irrespective of the happenings. When this analogy is applied in the context of international trade, one relation that instantly…
About the author
Hi, I’m Kaamya
An economist and writer with a Master’s in Economics from MSU Baroda. My work explores the intersection of economics, politics, and contemporary affairs, driven by curiosity and a commitment to clarity
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