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Cultural Completeness of Integrated Diversity
Explore India's cultural richness in mid-January, from Lohri's warmth to Pongal's gratitude, while honoring our Armed Forces veterans.

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Jan 143 min read


Travails of the Panama Canal
“Global Canvas” by JOI resumes in 2025 Imagine a vital waterway, intricately weaving together the fabric of global trade, suddenly thrust...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Jan 116 min read


Drones of War - The Unseen Soldiers of Modern Geopolitics
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI On September 10, 2024, the skies above Moscow became a silent battleground. Ukrainian...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Dec 20, 20247 min read


South-South Strides : A New Global Narrative
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI The Global South is no longer a peripheral actor in the global arena; it is emerging as a...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Dec 13, 20244 min read


Geopolitics in Action: Taiwan's Perilous Strait
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI Imagine a region where the hum of military jets and naval drills frequently pierces the...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Dec 6, 20246 min read


Indigenous Tribes of Amazon - The Politics of Development
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI This week on Global Canvas , we venture into the Amazon rainforest . Spanning twice the size...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Nov 28, 20245 min read


Indian Constitution at 75: Living Legacy of Democracy
‘‘The Constitution is not a mere lawyer’s document; it is a vehicle of life, and its spirit is always the spirit of age.’’- Dr....

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Nov 26, 20243 min read


French Elections 2024 - Fragmented Franchise
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI France , once a symbol of European stability, has seen its political landscape shift...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Nov 22, 20246 min read


🎉 JOI Turns 3: A Journey of Growth, Transformation, and Gratitude 🎉
JOI began as a platform to empower individuals through Knowledge Influence, Growth Solutions, and Life Navigation . Over the past three...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Trash as Tactics: North Korea's Latest Political Statement
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI Imagine waking up to find your city littered with garbage-filled balloons—objects meant not...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Nov 14, 20244 min read


Is an African Spring on the Rise?
Another Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI We hope you had an enjoyable festive break. The Global Canvas series resumes with a...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Nov 7, 20247 min read


Broken Seams: Bangladesh’s Economic Reckoning
Sixth Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI Imagine the streets of Dhaka , once bustling with the hum of industry, now filled with the...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Oct 17, 20244 min read


Telegram : A Geopolitical Battleground
Fifth Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI Imagine a messaging platform with over 900 million users , designed to promote free speech but...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Oct 10, 20246 min read


Stranded in Space: Non-State Actors on the Rise
Fourth Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI Imagine spending over 60 days in space, floating 260 miles above Earth, far from the comforts...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Oct 4, 20244 min read


White Gold or Green Grave? Serbia’s Lithium Dilemma
Third Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI Lithium , often called the " White Gold " of the 21st century, is at the heart of a contentious...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Sep 26, 20246 min read


Guinea’s 2009 Massacre: A Long Road to Justice
Second Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI On September 28, 2009 , the streets of Conakry , Guinea’s capital, were filled with peaceful...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Sep 19, 20246 min read


Venezuela's 2024 Elections on the Global Stage
Inaugural Episode of “Global Canvas” from JOI On a hopeful evening in July 2024, Venezuelans like Gaby Arellano—a political refugee and...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Sep 12, 20245 min read


Charting New Waters : A Geopolitical Odyssey
As a teacher, there's nothing more fulfilling than guiding young minds through the complex waters of knowledge and politics. In this...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Sep 4, 20244 min read


Strategic Autonomy is the India Story
India attaining political independence on August 15, 1947, was more than the end of colonial rule—it marked the beginning of a new era of...

Johnson Odakkal
Aug 14, 20243 min read


Numbness and Nostalgia: A Naval Veteran’s Week
As July transitioned into August of 2024, it was a passage through a labyrinth of emotions, a voyage marked by profound loss and deep...

Johnson Odakkal, PhD, CEO
Aug 11, 20244 min read
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