The backdrop of the study is globalisation. In the twenty-first century it has been galvanised by compression (in space and time) and blurring of borders through instant technological communication and swift transportation. This has opened a ‘new space’ which uncovers the diminishing power of states and increasing prowess of non-state actors to tackle historical, contemporary, and future challenges beyond the capacity of individual states. Sumit Roy discusses the political economy of global governance driven by state and non-state forces. 

The mass migration from developing countries to the West is the most contentious and polarising political topic nowadays. Although Western countries encouraged immigration after WWII due to labour shortages, today nationalist and populist movements pressure the governments in the United States and Europe to block further immigration. Besides low-wage immigrants, there is substantial brain drain from developing countries that often contributes to their economic problems. Moshe Alamaro provides a suggestion, perhaps a utopian one, for how developing countries could curtail emigration, for the long term, to achieve economic development comparable to the West. 

International law and human rights protection regimes face an unprecedented challenge as a result of the intersection of cyberwarfare, non-international armed conflicts (NIACs), and the determination of refugee status. Nisha Bhaskar examines how cyberattacks that target vital civilian networks and digital infrastructure increase or hamper displacement and make it more difficult to recognise someone as a refugee, especially in NIACs where international engagement and state sovereignty collide. The article makes the case for adding cyberwarfare as a distinct category of injury to refugee and displacement legislation. 

The Indo-Pacific region is home to the two most populous countries today. A cradle of ancient civilisations, it has experienced prosperity, as well as wars, and foreign occupation periods. The imprint of Western colonisation is deeply ingrained. However, after the Second World War and decolonisation, the regional states embarked on a journey to establish cooperation networks and reliable partnerships based on shared principles. Eleni Chytopoulou observes that since 1967, ASEAN has stood as a beacon of multilateral cooperation and a testament to the strength and resilience of Southeast Asian countries in their efforts to bolster trade and economic development. 

Antarctica is a resource-rich continent where several nations, includuing Chile and Argentina, have longstanding territorial possessions and claims. With the development of mining, tourism, and shipping, as well as competition from other powers, this region is experiencing major geopolitical rivalries according to French Navy 2nd Lieutenant Timothy R.

As the Vishnu Purāna mentions “India is a country that lies north of the ocean and south of the snowy mountains, called Bhāratam; there dwells the descendants of Bharata”. The culture from the ancient land of Bharat spread worldwide, especially in Southeast Asian, East Asian and African countries through the Indian Ocean. India’s history, art, mythology, and literature are replete with references to the Indian Ocean and its importance for the Indian people. China is in India’s backyard, challenging India through its maritime power in the region. Vivek Kumar Mishra argues that India's maritime security framework significantly shapes regional and global dynamics. 

India’s foreign policy landscape has witnessed a substantial evolution under the leadership of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). With a keen focus on redefining India’s global presence and strategic engagements, the current government, led by Prime Minister Modi, embarked on a path towards enhancing relations with various regions around the world. Among these efforts, the strengthening of India’s ties with the Middle and Near East has emerged as a critical aspect of the government’s foreign policy strategy. Mohammed Afroz delves into India’s deepening relations with West Asian countries in the last decade. 

India and Russia have built a long-standing partnership and it has been maintained and promoted by generations of leaders in both countries. It is regarded as a model for mutually beneficial relations between great powers. Indo-Russian relations are influenced by many exogenous and endogenous factors, especially the personal role of leadership. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin, this relationship is more focused and based on similar strategic goals, especially the pursuit of a multipolar order and support for multilateralism. Quach Thi Hue and Duong Thanh Hang analyse endogenous factors, affecting India-Russia relations from 2014 to the present. 

Suhasini Yadav describes Brazil and India’s cooperation, based on the energy transition towards sustainability and global partnership. It presents an approach to assess the India-Brazil energy collaboration through the production of biofuels for air transportation with a detailed focus on sustainable economic growth. The methodology is based on the assessment of secondary research available on inclusion and exclusion criteria. A systematic literature review and thematic analysis have been done to appropriately meet the aim of the research. 

The Human Rights Commissions in India were constituted under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, to provide access to justice for people who find it difficult and expensive to approach the Courts. The Commissions suffer from handicaps, such as a lack of autonomy, politically made appointments, inadequate resources, and no independent investigation mechanism. Oinam Jitendra Singh points out that the country’s image as a vibrant democracy will be at stake if such institutions fail to live up to people’s expectations.