I.I.M.U.N. Blog
Rising in importance on the global scene in an increasingly complex international order defined by changing alliances, economic uncertainty, ecological emergency, and digital revolutions is the European Union (EU). Once mostly an economic bloc of post-war reconciliation, what is today a major force in world diplomacy, commerce, climate change leadership, digital governance, and security cooperation? […]
Globally, relations are changing in the world like waves. From geopolitical alliances to economic powerhouses, the balance of power is changing at never-seen rates. Rising economies, regional alliances, and changing ideological frames threaten the conventional wisdom controlled by Western countries. The Ascendancy of New Power Centres For much of the 20th century, the United States […]
Vatican City, also known as the Papal State, is the world’s smallest sovereign nation—so tiny that it could fit inside the parking lot of the world’s largest building, the New Century Global Centre in China (1.7 sq. km vs. Vatican’s 0.49 sq. km). But don’t let its size fool you—this minuscule state wields power, history, […]
Mumbai is a city that never sleeps or stops, be it the heavy rains in monsoon or dealing with public adversities. This city and its people have always taught the world that one can rise from the worst situations and still thrive. Mumbai, born from seven islands stitched together by the British, grew into a […]
India is a land of great aspirations and equally complicated problems. With 1.4 billion people, this nation is alive. Two-thirds of our population are under thirty-five; half of us are under twenty-five. Our future and indeed that of the world rests on whether we can help convert this demographic output into a dividend or will […]
“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” – Voltaire. Freedom of speech is one such fundamental right in India that has been debated for centuries and is yet under debate. Before we delve into the current standing of this integral fundamental right, it is […]
India is a land of rich heritage and diversity. This is how you might find an Indian describing this beautiful and vast country. On the contrary, “smelly”, “trash everywhere”, “bad roads”, and “extremely populous” are the notions among people from other countries. With the ruthlessness of people on social media these days, you might encounter […]
India, with its 140 crore citizens, entrusts just 543 individuals responsible for leading and serving the nation. This privilege, however, has come after a long and arduous struggle. When I say struggle, I do not refer solely to India’s freedom movement but also to the challenges—past and present—that elected representatives have faced and continue to […]
Model United Nations India has grown remarkably from just 4 cities to over 220 cities nationwide over the last thirteen years. The organization started with 1000 students at Mumbai’s World Trade Center in 2012. Today, it has become a movement that affects hundreds of thousands of students across the country. The 2025-2026 season will be […]
The Indian Criminal Justice system has witnessed quite a journey starting from the Arthashastra to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the criminal system has traversed through many ups and downs. Historically, the Indian criminal justice system was governed by ‘dharma’ or what we call ‘righteousness’. The rules of conduct in society were decided based on whether […]