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Pakistan’s roller-coaster politics and the military’s primacy
Neighbourhood Aug 16, 2022

Pakistan’s roller-coaster politics and the military’s primacy

The Pakistan army has honed its ability to keep a sword dangling over the head of every single politician to keep them compliant and obsequious. ...

Counterterrorism amidst US-China rivalry
International Affairs Aug 09, 2022

Counterterrorism amidst US-China rivalry

Amidst the US-China power struggle, global counterterrorism cooperation needs to be strengthened. ...

Coal Pricing in India: The high cost of low Prices
Energy | Coal Aug 08, 2022

Coal Pricing in India: The high cost of low Prices

The coal pricing in India is regulated and deregulated by the government from time to time leading to a rise in the actual delivered price of coal. ...

‘Prachanda’ visits India: New political cartographies being drawn?
Neighbourhood Jul 26, 2022

‘Prachanda’ visits India: New political cartographies being drawn?

The growing ties between Nepal and India can be witnessed as the political parties of both these countries are eager to work closely on new initiatives. ...

The Sri Lankan crisis: The end of the autocratic regime
Neighbourhood Jul 14, 2022

The Sri Lankan crisis: The end of the autocratic regime

Despite the desperate attempts made by President Gotabaya to retain power, the country managed to oust him and take nascent steps towards re-democratisation. ...

Accelerating infrastructure development in the post-pandemic era
Indian Economy | Urbanisation Jul 13, 2022

Accelerating infrastructure development in the post-pandemic era

The government needs to undertake more targeted policies to ensure that the inflow of investments is adequate to finance infrastructure development. ...

Vladimir Putin visits Central Asia amid Russia–Ukraine War
International Affairs Jul 13, 2022

Vladimir Putin visits Central Asia amid Russia–Ukraine War

Amidst the shifting geopolitical and geostrategic landscape, Russia renews its efforts to exert its influence over the Central Asian Region. ...

Effectiveness of IMF bailouts: Understanding Pakistan’s experience
Economics and Finance | International Trade and Investment May 06, 2022

Effectiveness of IMF bailouts: Understanding Pakistan’s experience

Would yet another IMF loan help Pakistan with its financial woes? ...

Why India needs an economic action plan for friendly neighbours
Neighbourhood | Economics and Finance May 02, 2022

Why India needs an economic action plan for friendly neighbours

As financial crises brew in India's neighbouring nations, India should engage in new economic initiatives with these states to prevent the worsening of such crises. ...

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Abhishek Sharma

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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Yanitha Meena Louis

Yanitha Meena Louis is an Analyst at the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia, specialising in Indian foreign policy and regional geopolitics ...

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