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Taliban’s response to the crisis in Pakistan
Neighbourhood May 16, 2023

Taliban’s response to the crisis in Pakistan

As Pakistan grapples with an existential polycrisis of the state, the response of the TTP and Afghan Taliban across the border raise additional concerns about the far-reaching implications of the internal chaos ...

Way more than hedging: Lula's Brazil is gambling high
International Affairs May 15, 2023

Way more than hedging: Lula's Brazil is gambling high

Lula’s foreign policy approach goes beyond “hedging” and is aimed at ensuring that Brazil climbs the global status ladder ...

China prepares its people for war
International Affairs | China Military May 15, 2023

China prepares its people for war

As nations in Asia rebalance against Chinese aggression and expansionism, China begins mobilisation of its citizens, citing danger to the nation ...

India’s efforts in strengthening public health surveillance: Role of integrated public health laboratories
Healthcare May 15, 2023

India’s efforts in strengthening public health surveillance: Role of integrated public health laboratories

IPHLs and the PRISM framework offer a comprehensive approach to strengthening India's public health system ...

Pakistan Army: Blighted by Politics, Driven by Ambitions
Neighbourhood May 13, 2023

Pakistan Army: Blighted by Politics, Driven by Ambitions

Imran Khan appears to have achieved what was supposed to be impossible and unacceptable—dividing the Pakistan Army. ...

A look at the expanded ambit of the Washington-Manila MDT
International Affairs May 13, 2023

A look at the expanded ambit of the Washington-Manila MDT

The further strengthening of ties between the US and the Philippines is indicative of the breadth and scope of maritime security arrangements in the region ...

LiFE, degrowth and SDGs: Some epistemological concerns
Climate Change May 12, 2023

LiFE, degrowth and SDGs: Some epistemological concerns

Global North and South have different ambitions, but LiFE helps draw a common thread somewhere between the two without asking them to compromise on their aspirations ...

From Pokhran-II to 'Make in India': India’s economic dimensions and defence capabilities
International Affairs | Economics and Finance | Nuclear Security May 12, 2023

From Pokhran-II to 'Make in India': India’s economic dimensions and defence capabilities

As India modernises its defence capabilities and becomes self-reliant in defence manufacturing, it will become a key player in the global defence industry ...

Washington Declaration: Restoring the Pacific balance
International Affairs May 12, 2023

Washington Declaration: Restoring the Pacific balance

The Washington Declaration extends the ambit of US-ROK ties, conjoining the changing nature of the threat that the two countries face on the Korean Peninsula and Indo-Pacific region ...

Regenerative Agriculture: A solution for soil degradation
Water | Agriculture May 11, 2023

Regenerative Agriculture: A solution for soil degradation

Regenerative Agriculture can reduce India’s agricultural carbon footprint while boosting farmers’ income ...

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Manshi

Manshi

Manshi is a Research Intern with the Health Initiative at the Observer Research Foundation. ...

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Ashraf Nehal

Ashraf Nehal has a master's degree in South Asian Area Studies from SOAS, University of London. He is also a Prime Minister's Young Writing Fellow and regularly contributes columns on South Asian politics. ...

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