The Politics of Non-Alignment 2.0
Non-Alignment has returned in a new form. No longer ideological, Non-Alignment 2.0 is a strategic tool used by middle powers to manage risk, autonomy, and global rivalry.
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Avaanthikha Narayan
Avaanthikha Narayan is a columnist with a background in Journalism. She writes on culture, gender, and politics, exploring how personal identities are shaped by public narratives and everyday experiences that reflect broader social change.
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