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Constitution Assembly Debates on Languages
INtroduction The debates on languages during the Indian Constituent Assembly discussions were extensive and often heated, reflecting the diversity and complexity of the country. The Constituent Assembly debates on languages in India were a pivotal aspect of the nation’s journey towards framing its Constitution. These debates, which took place between 1946 and 1949, highlighted the…
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Salient Features of Greek Political Thought
Introduction Greek political thought refers to the ideas and theories about governance, society, and the state that emerged in ancient Greece. It encompasses the works of influential thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates, who laid the foundations for Western political philosophy. These thinkers explored various forms of government, including democracy, oligarchy, and tyranny, and…
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Constitutional Debate on Citizenship
Introduction The Constituent Assembly of India debated citizenship on August 10 and 11, 1949. The main discussion was whether citizenship should be based on jus soli, which is acquired by birth on the nation’s soil, or jus sanguinis, which is based on descent or parental nationality. The framers of the Indian constitution ultimately chose jus soli, which Sardar…
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Theory building in IR and stages of theory building
Meaning of theory building In international relations, a theory is a set of principles or ideas that seeks to explain and predict the behavior of states and other actors in the international system. These theories often focus on different aspects of international relations, such as power dynamics, cooperation, conflict resolution, or the role of international…