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What gets measured, gets managed? The case of climate change adaptation
Climate Change Jul 16, 2024

What gets measured, gets managed? The case of climate change adaptation

The development of a taxonomy for adaptation action may be a solution to the problem of ‘additionality’ in climate finance ...

A shot in the arm: The assassination attempt is likely to bolster voter sentiment in favour of Trump
International Affairs Jul 16, 2024

A shot in the arm: The assassination attempt is likely to bolster voter sentiment in favour of Trump

In the last four decades, however, attempts to assassinate presidents or presidential nominees had seemed relegated to the past. ...

Shusha Declaration: The Turkic states chart a course for cooperation
International Affairs Jul 15, 2024

Shusha Declaration: The Turkic states chart a course for cooperation

The deepening military and defence cooperation between the Turkic states aims to make the region more secure and interconnected for stability and prosperity ...

Tracking China’s soft power diplomacy in Nepal
International Affairs Jul 12, 2024

Tracking China’s soft power diplomacy in Nepal

China's soft power diplomacy in Nepal serves as a tangible manifestation of its broader foreign policy goals, aiming not only for a China-dominated Asia but also a Chinese-led world order ...

Standing Up to Beijing
International Affairs Jul 12, 2024

Standing Up to Beijing

India needs to pay close attention as the US reconsiders its China policy ...

Surya Ghar: Energy autonomy for households in India
Energy Jul 11, 2024

Surya Ghar: Energy autonomy for households in India

The 2024 PM Surya Ghar Yojana offers free solar electricity via subsidies for rooftop panels, potentially lowering costs and emissions, but its benefits for poorer households are unclear ...

India in SCO: A part of Russia's Greater Eurasian dream?
International Affairs Jul 11, 2024

India in SCO: A part of Russia's Greater Eurasian dream?

While the SCO has benefited India in many ways over the years, it seems that India is giving a cold shoulder to the grouping ...

Is Katchchatheevu central to the India-Sri Lanka fishers’ issue?
International Affairs Jul 11, 2024

Is Katchchatheevu central to the India-Sri Lanka fishers’ issue?

The recent death of the Sri Lankan sailor has revived the longstanding India-Sri Lanka fishers’ issue and the related Katchchatheevu issue ...

Global nuclear order: Navigating the regional landscape
International Affairs Jul 11, 2024

Global nuclear order: Navigating the regional landscape

The global nuclear order is increasingly defined by regional contestations, necessitating comprehensive diplomatic strategies that address global and local dimensions of nuclear risk ...

Afghan common ground in India-Russia relations
International Affairs Jul 11, 2024

Afghan common ground in India-Russia relations

With India and Russia having a common interest in Afghanistan’s stability, the ensuing big power competition, which is pushing Moscow into a tight Chinese economic embrace, is increasingly turning out to be a challenge. ...

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Antara Ghosal Singh

Antara Ghosal Singh

Antara Ghosal Singh is a Fellow at the Strategic Studies Programme at Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi. Her area of research includes China-India relations, China-India-US triangle, China in South Asia, Chinese foreign policy, China’s domestic development among others. She is ...

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Shoba Suri

Dr. Shoba Suri is a Senior Fellow with ORFs Health Initiative. Shoba is a nutritionist with experience in community and clinical research. She has worked on nutrition, healthcare, infant and young child feeding, policy advocacy and assessment. Shoba is a trained Infant and ...

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