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Decoding India's UPI phenomenon: A digital revolution with global implications
Indian Economy Sep 05, 2024

Decoding India's UPI phenomenon: A digital revolution with global implications

UPI could become a cornerstone of India’s technological diplomacy and a powerful tool for expanding its imprint on the world stage ...

China's defence industry: China will weaponise its thriving arms trade
China Foreign Policy | China Military Dec 29, 2022

China's defence industry: China will weaponise its thriving arms trade

PRC has realised that the trade in weapons can serve several Chinese foreign policy and economic objectives ...

Stronger Malaysia-India ties are not about China
International Affairs Sep 04, 2024

Stronger Malaysia-India ties are not about China

Looking at the strengthened Malaysia-India ties solely through the ‘China lens’ does not give enough credit to the conscious maturing of bilateral relations ...

Towards leadership on sustainable fuels: The Global Biofuels Alliance and India
Energy | Oil, Gas and Renewables Sep 04, 2024

Towards leadership on sustainable fuels: The Global Biofuels Alliance and India

As a key player in the GBA, India can enhance its energy security, drive economic growth, and strengthen its leadership in the biofuel sector while meeting its national and climate goals ...

Singapore as India's bridge to southeast Asia
International Affairs Sep 03, 2024

Singapore as India's bridge to southeast Asia

Singapore’s centrality in India’s Southeast Asia outreach is reflected in the two countries’ cooperation in multilateral forums ...

The implications of Philippines-Vietnam security ties for Southeast Asian geopolitics
International Affairs Sep 03, 2024

The implications of Philippines-Vietnam security ties for Southeast Asian geopolitics

Unlike China, Southeast Asian countries have shown more receptivity towards managing and resolving maritime boundary disputes due to a common desire to maintain the region's status quo based on international law ...

Demand-Supply dynamics in Bangladesh’s energy sector
Neighbourhood | Energy | Energy Efficiency Dec 29, 2022

Demand-Supply dynamics in Bangladesh’s energy sector

While Bangladesh is trying to address the domestic demand for energy, if the supply-side problems remain unchecked, it will impact the living standards of ordinary Bangladeshis ...

Transitioning to E-trucks for sustainable transport
Sustainable Development | Transportation Sep 02, 2024

Transitioning to E-trucks for sustainable transport

India must transition to zero-emission trucks with targeted policies, infrastructure, and cleaner technologies to meet net-zero goals and cut reliance on diesel freight ...

Arighat commissioning revives debate over 'no first use' policy
Maritime Security Sep 02, 2024

Arighat commissioning revives debate over 'no first use' policy

Real impetus for India's expansion of its second-strike capability is, in fact, the significant growth of the Pakistani and Chinese navies in the Indian Ocean. ...

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Harsh V. Pant

Harsh V. Pant

Professor Harsh V. Pant is Vice President at Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi. He is a Professor of International Relations with King's India Institute at King’s College London. He is also Director (Honorary) of Delhi School of Transnational Affairs at ...

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Veer Puri

Veer Puri is a Research Assistant with ORF’s Centre for New Economic Diplomacy.  At ORF, his research focuses on the Blue Economy and connectivity, with particular emphasis on how maritime infrastructure, ports, and trade corridors can drive economic integration and sustainable ...

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