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Catch (20)22: Resolving the decade-long deadlock around LAWS
Defence and Security | Development | Nuclear Security Jan 03, 2023

Catch (20)22: Resolving the decade-long deadlock around LAWS

It is high time that the annual discussion around lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) delivers a legal or political framework for regulatory purposes ...

Red star over Nepal
Neighbourhood Jan 03, 2023

Red star over Nepal

The Dahal administration has a myriad of challenges as Nepal is on the cusp of yet another political crisis ...

Women: Education, employment, empowerment
Development | Gender | Sustainable Development | Education Jan 03, 2023

Women: Education, employment, empowerment

As the gap between women’s education and women’s employment continues to widen, the question arises if women are truly being empowered ...

How India sees its neighbourhood: From the lens of Young India
Neighbourhood | Indian Foreign Policy Jan 02, 2023

How India sees its neighbourhood: From the lens of Young India

A close assessment of India’s foreign policy reveals the youth’s understanding and acceptance of India’s policy towards its neighbours ...

A Catch-22: The ban on the Popular Front of India
Domestic Politics and Governance | Internal Security Jan 02, 2023

A Catch-22: The ban on the Popular Front of India

Will the ban continue to keep a check on the activities of PFI or will it re-emerge as a potent threat to India? ...

Sweden’s Council Presidency: The driving force behind the India-EU FTA
International Affairs | Multilateralism Dec 30, 2022

Sweden’s Council Presidency: The driving force behind the India-EU FTA

The Swedish presidency could prove to be favourable for India as it could provide fresh impetus to the India-EU FTA ...

India: Vignettes from 2022 and beyond
Domestic Politics and Governance Dec 30, 2022

India: Vignettes from 2022 and beyond

2022 was driven forward by the government’s relentless energy, drive, innovation, and rapid self-correction ...

China’s defence industry: China will weaponise its thriving arms trade
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 ...

INS Vagir: India’s submarine modernisation plans
Maritime Security Dec 27, 2022

INS Vagir: India’s submarine modernisation plans

India is modernising its submarine fleet but the endeavour is challenging ...

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Nishant Sirohi

Nishant Sirohi

Nishant Sirohi is an advocate and a legal researcher specialising in the intersection of human rights and development - particularly issues of health, climate change, and the right to development. He currently holds positions as a Law & Society Fellow ...

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Shatadru Chattopadhayay

Dr Shatadru Chattopadhayay is Managing Director Solidaridad Asia. He holds a PhD in South Asian Economy from JNU Delhi. A specialist in sustainable supply chain development Shatadru has been instrumental in developing country-specific CSR standards and consumer communication logos for ...

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