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'Democratic deficit and economic hardships': The way forward for Pakistan
Neighbourhood Mar 20, 2022

'Democratic deficit and economic hardships': The way forward for Pakistan

With the upcoming No-Confidence vote, Pakistan finds itself further embroiled in political and economic uncertainties. ...

Our fragile world: Conflict, Pandemic, and vaccine inequity
International Affairs | Healthcare Mar 17, 2022

Our fragile world: Conflict, Pandemic, and vaccine inequity

The COVID-19 response is forcing us to reimagine global institutions and their commitments. ...

The deafening silence: Global inaction on the Afghanistan crisis
Neighbourhood Mar 17, 2022

The deafening silence: Global inaction on the Afghanistan crisis

Despite six months of Taliban’s catastrophic rule, the international community continues to turn a Nelson’s eye. ...

Imran in his labyrinth
Neighbourhood Mar 16, 2022

Imran in his labyrinth

Chaos ensues in Pakistan as Imran Khan’s power is being challenged with a No Confidence Motion. ...

The India-UAE CEPA: India’s renewed love for FTAs
International Affairs | International Trade and Investment Mar 14, 2022

The India-UAE CEPA: India’s renewed love for FTAs

There is a growing need to analyse the Free Trade Agreements to understand their impact on the economy and the geopolitical repercussions that follow. ...

Building responsible artificial intelligence
Law and Justice | Cyber and Technology Mar 04, 2022

Building responsible artificial intelligence

As AI is rapidly developing, a robust government-led industry self-regulation regime should be put in place ...

The Pakistan quagmire
Neighbourhood Mar 03, 2022

The Pakistan quagmire

Pakistan’s economic instability accompanied by the growing crisis in Afghanistan has pushed it in a tight corner ...

Technological perspectives on a third aircraft carrier for India
Defence and Security | Maritime Security | Indian Defence Mar 03, 2022

Technological perspectives on a third aircraft carrier for India

Indian Navy’s incorporation of a third aircraft carrier is a step towards achieving India’s blue water navy vision ...

The situation in Ukraine: a view from Moscow
International Affairs Mar 02, 2022

The situation in Ukraine: a view from Moscow

From Kremlin’s perspective, as Europe is getting increasingly militarised, keeping Ukraine “neutral” is of strategic importance. ...

City heritage and flawed strategies
Development | Urbanisation in India | Urbanisation Mar 01, 2022

City heritage and flawed strategies

The heritage list needs to be curated keeping in mind the financial and administrative aspect of safeguarding such sites ...

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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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