Eurasia Review

India’s fiscal budget is not merely a statement of account, but also a short term economic policy. For the first time, the annual budget for 2024-25 focused on manufacturing from the perspective of job creation, rather than boosting GDP.  Manufacturing has been failure in the previous regime to drive the GDP growth. The new regime, the BJP led NDA government, vowed to give a new shape to manufacture with larger share in GDP composition – from 17 percent in 2014  to 22 percent by 2022. A new focus... Читать дальше...

By Joseph Clark

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is embarking on his 11th trip to the Indo-Pacific Friday amid what officials said is a landmark period for U.S. ties throughout the region.

The 10-day series of engagements will include stops in Japan and the Philippines as the Defense Department continues to strengthen partnerships to support a shared vision for peace, stability and deterrence throughout the region. It will also include high-level talks with Australian officials in Annapolis... Читать дальше...

The possibility of full-scale conflict in northern Israel hangs like a dark cloud over the nation. If, as Shakespeare has it, the dogs of war are indeed let slip, the armory of sophisticated Iranian-supplied weapons held by Hezbollah could inflict massive damage across the country. Equally, if forced into war, the IDF could decimate Hezbollah’s armed forces while Lebanon and its people, already enduring privation and distress, would inevitably suffer further unnecessary misery.

In the wake of the anti-terror operations conducted by Azerbaijani armed forces in Karabakh on September 19-20, 2023, the geopolitical landscape of the region has undergone a significant transformation. Through these operations, Azerbaijan dismantled the de facto regime that had existed in the region, thereby fully restoring its territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Not just richer nations like New Zealand are meeting some of the 2025 HIV-related targets but also low- and middle-income countries like Nepal, Cambodia and Thailand in Asia and the Pacific region.

The development projects and policy initiatives around the world have been transformed largely with artificial intelligence. So, what AI does is that it can analyze huge amount of data, recognize patterns and may predict future trends in whatever aspect of life.

Pakistan, a country rich in history and cultural diversity, stands at a pivotal moment in its journey toward gender equality. Women, who make up nearly half of the nation's population, have long been sidelined in various spheres of life. Yet, the winds of change are stirring, presenting both significant opportunities and formidable challenges in the quest to empower women in Pakistan.

In an age where digital communication has become an integral part of daily life, the impact of social media platforms is undeniable. Social media has revolutionized the way we connect, share information, and engage in public discourse. In Pakistan, as in many other countries, platforms like Facebook, Twitter (now known as X), and Instagram have become essential tools for political mobilization, social activism, and personal expression. However, the immense power of these platforms also brings significant risks... Читать дальше...

The recent diplomatic breakthrough between Pakistan and Turkmenistan to expedite the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project marks a significant stride towards regional energy cooperation and economic integration.

The quota system is a policy of Bangladesh Government to allocate a portion of total government jobs to certain group to promote equality and representation. This system was introduced in 1972, just after the independence of Bangladesh, and it undergone several changes since then. When it was abolished in 2018, the quotas were reserved for 56% of total government jobs: 30% for freedom fighters’ children and grandchildren, 10% for women, 10% for disadvantaged region, 5% for ethnic minority, and 1% for disabled people. Читать дальше...