Academic Essays

They typically follow a clear thesis statement, supported by evidence and analysis drawn from scholarly sources. Academic essays in political science often engage with existing theories, debates, and literature in the field, aiming to contribute new insights or perspectives. They are expected to adhere to rigorous standards of research and citation, demonstrating critical thinking and scholarly rigour. Due to their academic nature, sources and claims are put to a higher scrutiny by the editorial board.

Mar 25
12 min

Comparison of the role of religion in the political systems of Iran and Saudi Arabia

As published in the Volume 1, Number 2 of Ramjas Political Review Religion is the paramount source of legitimacy in Arab countries. It...

Astropolitics: A Holistic Perspective On Modern Geopolitics

Laavanya Jain

Mar 25
10 min

ACADEMIC ESSAYS

Astropolitics: A Holistic Perspective On Modern Geopolitics

As published in the Volume 1, Number 2 of Ramjas Political Review Introduction Everett Carl Dolman in his book, “Astropolitik: Classical...

Exploring the Representation and Societal Perceptions of "Fallen" Women in Sevasadan and Umrao Jan Ada

Mahak Sharma

Mar 25
11 min

ACADEMIC ESSAYS

Exploring the Representation and Societal Perceptions of "Fallen" Women in Sevasadan and Umrao Jan Ada

As published in the Volume 1, Number 2 of Ramjas Political Review Introduction The forthcoming paper endeavours to scrutinise specific...

Multiculturalism and Feminism - Distinguishing Amongst Cultural Practices A review of Susan Moller Okin’s “Is Multiculturalism Bad for Women?”

Jhasha Korra

Mar 25
9 min

ACADEMIC ESSAYS

Multiculturalism and Feminism - Distinguishing Amongst Cultural Practices A review of Susan Moller Okin’s “Is Multiculturalism Bad for Women?”

As published in the Volume 1, Number 2 of Ramjas Political Review Introduction Susan Moller Okin’s paper “Is Multiculturalism Bad for...

Prem Ansh Sinha

Mar 25
13 min

ACADEMIC ESSAYS

5-4-3-2-1: THE DRAGON TALES

As published in the Volume 1, Number 2 of Ramjas Political Review Taming the Dragon A dragon soaring through the sky with ambitious...

Recontextualising the ‘Colonial’: Unveiling the Indian Constitution’s Cosmopolitan Tapestry

Adwait PB

Mar 25
15 min

ACADEMIC ESSAYS

Recontextualising the ‘Colonial’: Unveiling the Indian Constitution’s Cosmopolitan Tapestry

As published in the Volume 1, Number 2 of Ramjas Political Review Today, as I sit down to pen down my thoughts on the lovely article by...

The Great Fall: McCarthy’s Ouster and Republican Political Cannibalism in the House of Representatives

Ritvik Singh Sabharwal

Mar 25
24 min

ACADEMIC ESSAYS

The Great Fall: McCarthy’s Ouster and Republican Political Cannibalism in the House of Representatives

As published in the Volume 1, Number 2 of Ramjas Political Review Abstract In October of 2023, Kevin McCarthy became the first House...

Of Majoritarianism, Marginalisation, and Manipur

Harshitaa Joshi and Kammuansang Valte

Mar 25
13 min

ACADEMIC ESSAYS

Of Majoritarianism, Marginalisation, and Manipur

As published in the Volume 1, Number 2 of Ramjas Political Review Introduction What is identity, one may ask. The answer would lie in a...

Confluence Over Consensus: Reconciling Participation In Deliberative Democracy

Riya Yadav and Rakesh Yadav

Mar 25
11 min

ACADEMIC ESSAYS

Confluence Over Consensus: Reconciling Participation In Deliberative Democracy

As published in the Volume 1, Number 2 of Ramjas Political Review “The foundation of democracy is faith in the capacities of human...

The Emerging Paradigm: Examining the Role of State and Big Tech Firms as Political Units in the ‘Tech-Era’

Vaishnav M

Mar 25
14 min

ACADEMIC ESSAYS

The Emerging Paradigm: Examining the Role of State and Big Tech Firms as Political Units in the ‘Tech-Era’

As published in the Volume 1, Number 2 of Ramjas Political Review Introduction Our ability to craft and innovate tools has been a...

CHANAKYA’S SAPTANGA THEORY: AN INSIGHT INTO THE CLASSIC THEORY

Shashank Pandey

Dec 13, 2023
8 min

ACADEMIC ESSAYS

CHANAKYA’S SAPTANGA THEORY: AN INSIGHT INTO THE CLASSIC THEORY

In the middle of the bustling nature of contemporary society, where nations engage in a delicate dance of influence, negotiation, and...

THE INDIAN NATION: IDEATION THROUGH CONFLICTS

Siddhant Mishra

Oct 5, 2023
5 min

ACADEMIC ESSAYS

THE INDIAN NATION: IDEATION THROUGH CONFLICTS

The recent victory of Simranjit Singh Mann of the separatist political party Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) hints at the resurfacing of a...

THE PERSISTENCE OF PREJUDICE: REVIEW OF A HISTORY OF PREJUDICE

Deeptish Thapa

Oct 5, 2023
9 min

ACADEMIC ESSAYS

THE PERSISTENCE OF PREJUDICE: REVIEW OF A HISTORY OF PREJUDICE

"Nevertheless, Dalit deprivation has had several dimensions historically. It was once located, and is still to be seen, in the...

INDIAN WOMEN AND INHERITANCE: A CRITICAL APPRAISAL

Sulekha Kumari Das

Sep 21, 2023
15 min

ACADEMIC ESSAYS

INDIAN WOMEN AND INHERITANCE: A CRITICAL APPRAISAL

Abstract Throughout history, men have enjoyed the privilege of owning land and other assets of production while women were deemed...

THEORETICALLY POSITING THE DOCTRINE OF RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT (R2P) IN INDO-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR

Prithviraj Basu, Abhiraj Goswami

Sep 21, 2023
14 min

ACADEMIC ESSAYS

THEORETICALLY POSITING THE DOCTRINE OF RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT (R2P) IN INDO-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR

Introduction The situation in Kashmir is not only complex but also majorly ignored in the usual academic circles that study...

Popular Culture and the Discourses of Fear: Legitimising the US War on Terror

Adwait PB

Sep 20, 2023
16 min

ACADEMIC ESSAYS

Popular Culture and the Discourses of Fear: Legitimising the US War on Terror

Abstract In this essay, I’ll reinterpret American popular culture as a site of anxiety and fear post-9/11. I’ll examine how popular...

CASTE, GENDER AND RACE: IS RAM RAJYA AN IDEAL STATE?

Sofiya Ansari

Sep 15, 2023
6 min

ACADEMIC ESSAYS

CASTE, GENDER AND RACE: IS RAM RAJYA AN IDEAL STATE?

Ram Rajya is not unheard of to anyone in the Indian context as it is used so much in the realm of politics since independence.

Academic Essays

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