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Politics in Afghanistan: The role of subjugation of women in Taliban governance
International Affairs Jan 27, 2023

Politics in Afghanistan: The role of subjugation of women in Taliban governance

Despite the lofty promises made by Taliban 2.0. as it returned to power, the situation of women has only worsened ...

2023: A Love Story… of India and economic growth
Indian Economy Jan 26, 2023

2023: A Love Story… of India and economic growth

India has the ability to be the next powerhouse as its economy has demonstrated resilience despite the challenging times ...

Inter-governmental Institutions: A key instrument for strengthening India’s federal dialogue
Domestic Politics and Governance Jan 26, 2023

Inter-governmental Institutions: A key instrument for strengthening India’s federal dialogue

A robust federal institutional dialogue between various actors can further enhance the existing Indian model of federalism ...

An A-SAT test ban can wait: India needs to widen kinetic A-SAT capabilities
Space Jan 25, 2023

An A-SAT test ban can wait: India needs to widen kinetic A-SAT capabilities

New Delhi aptly abstained from supporting the US-led resolution. It should not lose sight of the importance of an A-SAT triad. ...

Pensions: Constitutional office holders must lead by example
Domestic Politics and Governance | Indian Economy Jan 24, 2023

Pensions: Constitutional office holders must lead by example

The old pension scheme is a deform that is practically, morally and colonially out of tune with a 21st century modern India; Parliament must start at the top and bring MPs and Judges under the National Pension System ...

Iran’s quest for Russian Su-35s and its impact on West Asia’s strategic calculations
International Affairs Jan 24, 2023

Iran’s quest for Russian Su-35s and its impact on West Asia’s strategic calculations

With Western actors preoccupied with the Ukrainian crisis, the Middle East may be heading towards a significant time of churn in 2023 ...

Dire straits: The Horn of Africa faces deepening crises
International Affairs Jan 23, 2023

Dire straits: The Horn of Africa faces deepening crises

The international community must ensure that measures are in place to deal with the food and health crises unfolding in the Horn region ...

The prevailing political climate in Maldives
Neighbourhood Jan 23, 2023

The prevailing political climate in Maldives

Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar’s visit to the Maldives came as the politico-electoral climate in Maldives began heating up ...

Demographic disaster hits China
International Affairs Jan 20, 2023

Demographic disaster hits China

Despite the pro-natalist approach adopted by Xi Jinping, China continues to witness a declining population trend ...

Is South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy enough to gain leverage in the region?
International Affairs Jan 20, 2023

Is South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy enough to gain leverage in the region?

Although South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy is being touted as a sincere attempt to play a more dominant role in the region, will it truly make a difference? ...

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Qaiser Shamim

Qaiser Shamim

With over four decades at the forefront of public service and international corporate strategic advisory, Mr. Shamim is a distinguished expert in fiscal policy, trade relations and corporate governance. His career spans leadership roles in the state sector in India, ...

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Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma is a Junior Fellow with the ORF’s Strategic Studies Programme. His research focuses on the Indo-Pacific regional security and geopolitical developments with a special focus on Northeast Asia. Abhishek is a doctoral candidate at the Department of East Asian ...

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