A Philosophy of ‘Non-Indifference’ In 2019, the AU adopted a Peace SupportOperations doctrine that made it clear it was willing to intervene in scenarios the U.N. traditionally avoids. The document highlights that the continental body has shifted from a philosophy of nonintervention in the affairs of member states to one of “non-indifference.

“African-led PSOs are at a unique point to not only adjust and adapt, but also become a key asset in dealing with future instability and continue to plug in a gap which the UN PKOs have not been fully successful in doing. African peacekeepers already are among the most experienced and battle-tested in the world. In 2000, African peacekeepers made

differing space diplomacy priorities of developing countries, owing to the global polycrisis and geopolitical flux. Experts also note the absence of political will and a clear strategic or policy framework on space diplomacy from the Global South. This leads to temporary and few-and-far-between space cooperation initiatives, which may fizzle out an

India facilitates and shares expertise through the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), and the UN-affiliated Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTEAP).- UNNATI (UNispace Nanosatellite Assembly & Training), an international training programme on nanosatellite assembly and building facilitated by t

weather forecasting towards disaster-preparedness, remote sensing technology for agriculture, water resource management, facilitating educational activities, promoting telemedicine, and largely contributing towards the sustainability narrative Apart from boosting capacity-building through development partnerships, outer space also tends to fulfil c