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Taiwan’s Shrinking Footprint in Africa Amid Chinese Pressure
International Affairs Nov 04, 2024

Taiwan’s Shrinking Footprint in Africa Amid Chinese Pressure

South Africa recently told Taiwan to move its unofficial embassy from Pretoria to Johannesburg. ...

A greater G20, and BRICS- by-BRICS, the Global South-led reform of international governance
International Affairs | BRICS Nov 04, 2024

A greater G20, and BRICS- by-BRICS, the Global South-led reform of international governance

Western-centric institutions are being challenged, and the buzz is only growing. ...

The Delhi-Berlin Entente
International Affairs Nov 03, 2024

The Delhi-Berlin Entente

India and Germany embark on a path of cooperation leading with trade and security ...

Can ASEAN and India bring peace to Myanmar
International Affairs Oct 30, 2024

Can ASEAN and India bring peace to Myanmar

ASEAN and India will need to adopt a more inclusive and pragmatic approach towards Myanmar — one that involves all key stakeholders ...

The role of the government in tackling India’s urban water crisis
Urbanisation | Water Oct 29, 2024

The role of the government in tackling India’s urban water crisis

A comprehensive approach involving infrastructure development, improved water management, and effective policies is required to ensure equitable and sustainable access to water for all ...

Climate change and the rising incidence of dengue in India
Healthcare | Climate Change Oct 29, 2024

Climate change and the rising incidence of dengue in India

As climate change intensifies, it is reshaping the epidemiology of vector-borne diseases, necessitating a proactive adaptation in India’s public health response. ...

Losing the battle, winning the war: India must focus on Western credibility gaps
International Affairs Oct 28, 2024

Losing the battle, winning the war: India must focus on Western credibility gaps

India needs to utilise the West’s credibility gap to conduct informational offensives, converting tactical and operational failures into strategic victories ...

¡Hola Beijing! : An ambitious Spain aims for global influence
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | China Foreign Policy Apr 17, 2023

¡Hola Beijing! : An ambitious Spain aims for global influence

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s visit to Beijing showcased Spain’s increasing global influence in the run-up to national elections scheduled for December 2023 ...

Shifting alliances put the Horn of Africa on edge
International Affairs Oct 26, 2024

Shifting alliances put the Horn of Africa on edge

Tensions are on the rise again on the Horn of Africa, as Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea discuss a potential collective security alliance against Ethiopia. This heightening of hostility could spawn proxy conflicts reminiscent of the Cold War ...

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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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Samir Bhattacharya

Samir Bhattacharya is an Associate Fellow at ORF where he works on geopolitics with particular reference to Africa in the changing global order. He has a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Auvergne, France and he is currently pursuing ...

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