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South Korea shifts focus to Africa
International Affairs | Economics and Finance Jun 14, 2024

South Korea shifts focus to Africa

While South Korea seeks to expand its presence in Africa, its pointed policies may risk it being labelled with the “neo-colonial” tag ...

Is consumption-led growth waning?
Economics and Finance Jun 14, 2024

Is consumption-led growth waning?

There is at least a temporary decoupling of consumption and GDP, with investment picking up pace and acquiring a greater share of domestic output ...

The curious case of pro-ISIS movements between India and Sri Lanka
Neighbourhood | Terrorism Jun 13, 2024

The curious case of pro-ISIS movements between India and Sri Lanka

ISIS, as an ideology and group, has also attracted many crossovers: ideologically radicalised, predominantly youth, leaving behind more regional and hyper-local entities to join ISIS’s brand of pan-globalist jihad is a trend that continues even today. ...

Navigating India's strategic seas: The evolving role of the Navy
Defence and Security | Indian Defence Jun 13, 2024

Navigating India's strategic seas: The evolving role of the Navy

The changing geopolitical realities of the 21st century have warranted the Navy’s rising profile in India’s strategic landscape. ...

Scaling circular economy
Indian Economy | Economics and Finance | Economic Reforms Jun 13, 2024

Scaling circular economy

Implementing a circular economy can reduce discarded products, but policymakers must expand the contractual model's scope for maximum benefit. ...

Renewables: Can they renew Indian power utilities?
Energy | Oil, Gas and Renewables Jun 13, 2024

Renewables: Can they renew Indian power utilities?

Renewable energy played a significant role in India's power sector in 2022-23, but economic and market challenges hinder its full potential ...

Navigating comprehensive sexuality education in India: Cultural sensitivities and implementation challenges
Education in India | Education Jun 12, 2024

Navigating comprehensive sexuality education in India: Cultural sensitivities and implementation challenges

To sustain Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in India, an inclusive approach prioritising community involvement, strong policy support, and technological innovation is essential ...

The myth of moderation and media freedom in Afghanistan
Neighbourhood | Terrorism Jun 12, 2024

The myth of moderation and media freedom in Afghanistan

The motivations behind the media crackdown in Afghanistan are clear—to control the narrative, silence dissent, and restrict the Afghan people's access to information ...

India as a peacemaker at the Global Peace Summit?
International Affairs | Developing and Emerging Economies Jun 12, 2024

India as a peacemaker at the Global Peace Summit?

PM Narendra Modi has an opportunity to play peacemaker at the most important peace summit since World War II. India’s well-established relationship with Russia is the key. ...

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Mahdi Ghuloom

Mahdi Ghuloom

Mahdi Ghuloom is a Junior Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) – Middle East. He focuses on the Gulf States, with an eye on their economic competitiveness, political institutions and diplomacy. Previously, he was a Regional Security Analyst at ...

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Andreas Kuehn

Andreas Kuehn is Senior Fellow, Observer Research Foundation America. He oversees ORF America’s Technology Policy Program, and leads ORF’s US-India AI Fellowship Program. ...

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