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Chinese chatter links India-Canada row to BRICS’ de-dollarisation agenda
International Affairs | BRICS Oct 21, 2024

Chinese chatter links India-Canada row to BRICS’ de-dollarisation agenda

Is India’s participation in the Kazan Summit and its position on the BRICS 2024 agenda of expansion and de-dollarisation an important trigger point? ...

China’s Information War in Africa
International Affairs Oct 19, 2024

China’s Information War in Africa

The increasing use of information campaigns in Africa that promote a positive narrative around Chinese investments is facing growing scrutiny ...

Why New Delhi and Malé decided to bury the hatchet
International Affairs Oct 19, 2024

Why New Delhi and Malé decided to bury the hatchet

Economic distress, India’s influence and signalling, and underwhelming support from partners like China compelled Muizzu to recalibrate relations with India ...

Ethanol blended petrol for energy security: India’s self-goal?
Energy | Energy Security Oct 18, 2024

Ethanol blended petrol for energy security: India’s self-goal?

India's revised biofuels roadmap aims to boost ethanol blending from food crops by 2025, but has led to increased corn imports and higher global prices, undermining energy security ...

Decoding China’s multi-stakeholder strategy in Myanmar
International Affairs Oct 17, 2024

Decoding China’s multi-stakeholder strategy in Myanmar

China’s growing influence among various stakeholders in Myanmar reflects Beijing's willingness to engage across party lines to protect its strategic and economic interests. ...

China fails to push BRI implementation plan in Nepal
International Affairs Oct 16, 2024

China fails to push BRI implementation plan in Nepal

The Chinese intention seems clear—until Nepal signs the BRI Implementation Plan, Chinese cooperation in mega projects will remain in limbo ...

Ed-Tech in India: The quest for child privacy and well-being
Education in India | Education Oct 16, 2024

Ed-Tech in India: The quest for child privacy and well-being

The rapid growth of Ed-Tech during the pandemic highlights gaps in quality, legal frameworks, and children's rights—India must adopt proper measures to address these challenges ...

Strategic Myopia: The Trudeau factor in India-Canada Ties
International Affairs Oct 16, 2024

Strategic Myopia: The Trudeau factor in India-Canada Ties

India-Canada relations have deteriorated to unprecedented levels, fueled by accusations and retaliations over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's handling of Sikh separatism and his political motives have worsened bilateral ties, leading to a severe trust deficit. ...

Reviewing India’s Non-Ownership Housing Scheme
Development | Urbanisation in India | Urbanisation Sep 30, 2022

Reviewing India’s Non-Ownership Housing Scheme

here is a need to provide access to safe and affordable rental housing complexes in urban areas to economically weaker sections of society. ...

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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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