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Budget 2023 pushes the pedal on growth and reforms
Indian Economy Feb 02, 2023

Budget 2023 pushes the pedal on growth and reforms

The underlying philosophy behind this budget is to help India transition from entitlements to empowerment ...

The Budget to usher in the Amrit Kaal
Indian Economy | Economics and Finance Feb 02, 2023

The Budget to usher in the Amrit Kaal

Tax rationalisation, higher capex, the idea of green growth, and agricultural markets — highlights of Budget 2023  ...

The impact of a shrinking population on China’s economic heft
International Affairs Feb 01, 2023

The impact of a shrinking population on China’s economic heft

China’s declining population does have positive implications but it needs to be offset by the increasing productivity of the existing workforce ...

Embedded finance: Catalysing growth in India in 2023
Indian Economy Feb 01, 2023

Embedded finance: Catalysing growth in India in 2023

The future of embedded finance in India looks promising, and 2023 could be a decisive year for its development ...

China, the US, and Russia go on a diplomatic charm offensive in Africa
International Affairs Feb 01, 2023

China, the US, and Russia go on a diplomatic charm offensive in Africa

How are the African countries dealing with the renewed interest in Africa by China, the US, and Russia? ...

Myanmar: Can the Junta’s powers be curtailed in 2023?
International Affairs Feb 01, 2023

Myanmar: Can the Junta’s powers be curtailed in 2023?

As Myanmar marks its second year under military rule, the burning question now is would 2023 be any different? ...

India’s G20 presidency: Priorities in trade and correcting supply chains
International Affairs Jan 31, 2023

India’s G20 presidency: Priorities in trade and correcting supply chains

India’s G20 presidency is an opportunity that allows the developing world to play a leading role in bringing back the world economy to pre-pandemic levels ...

60 years of the Elysee Treaty: What next for Franco-German engine
International Affairs Jan 31, 2023

60 years of the Elysee Treaty: What next for Franco-German engine

Diverging interests have placed France and Germany at odds. Would the Franco-German partnership help steer Europe out of its current crisis? ...

The war against drugs in Jammu and Kashmir
Domestic Politics and Governance | Terrorism | National Politics Jan 31, 2023

The war against drugs in Jammu and Kashmir

With arms and terror infiltration becoming difficult, Pakistan has now resorted to drug trafficking to destroy Kashmir's youth ...

India does ‘what is right’ in Sri Lanka relations
International Affairs Jan 30, 2023

India does ‘what is right’ in Sri Lanka relations

The recent visit by EAM Jaishankar to Sri Lanka saw discussions on financial aid, infrastructure and connectivity, and ethnic issues ...

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Soumya Awasthi

Soumya Awasthi

Dr Soumya Awasthi is Fellow, Centre for Security, Strategy and Technology at the Observer Research Foundation. Her work focuses on the intersection of technology and national security. Dr Soumya Awasthi, has previously worked at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, London, ...

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Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma is a Research Assistant with ORF’s Strategic Studies Programme. His research focuses on the Indo-Pacific regional security and geopolitical developments with a special focus on Northeast Asia. He worked as a Research Associate with the Centre for Air Power ...

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