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The state of surveillance in India: National security at the cost of privacy?
Cyber Security | Internal Security | Cyber and Technology Feb 17, 2022

The state of surveillance in India: National security at the cost of privacy?

As India makes rapid technological advancements, should it rethink its regulatory framework governing surveillance? ...

Chinese views on the evolving dynamics of US-China-Russia ties
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics Feb 16, 2022

Chinese views on the evolving dynamics of US-China-Russia ties

The benefits from Russia-China relations outweighs the benefits that each could receive from their relationship with the US, however, uncertainty looms large ...

Budget provisions for energy transition: Less than meets the eye
Energy Feb 15, 2022

Budget provisions for energy transition: Less than meets the eye

Though the Budget has increased financial incentives to the RE industry, it does not reflect an unambiguous focus on the energy transition of the country ...

Storm in India’s monetary teacup
Indian Economy Feb 15, 2022

Storm in India’s monetary teacup

Concerns of slipping into a deeper economic crisis emerge as the RBI continues with its accommodative monetary policies ...

A blurring dichotomy: Can the new bill prevent the Maldives’ diplomatic disruptions?
International Affairs Feb 15, 2022

A blurring dichotomy: Can the new bill prevent the Maldives’ diplomatic disruptions?

The new bill reflects the Maldives government’s earnest attempt to protect its foreign policy interests, but it could backfire on the domestic front ...

Building on the Budget
Indian Economy Feb 15, 2022

Building on the Budget

Addressing long-pending bottlenecks in the infrastructure space will help realise the full benefits of increased capex spending. ...

Nepal: Growing turmoil over the American grant assistance under MCC
US Foreign Policy | Development | Economic Diplomacy | Developing and Emerging Economies | Development Partnerships Feb 14, 2022

Nepal: Growing turmoil over the American grant assistance under MCC

The MCC hangs like a sword of Damocles over the Nepali government led by Prime Minister Deuba ...

Australian agriculture amidst droughts: Productivity gains and integration into global value chains key to global competitiveness
Climate, Food and Environment Feb 11, 2022

Australian agriculture amidst droughts: Productivity gains and integration into global value chains key to global competitiveness

Despite extreme climate events, through timely policy measures, Australia has not only achieved food security but also has become a large exporter ...

Africa’s coup contagion: Factors driving an upsurge in military intervention
International Affairs Feb 11, 2022

Africa’s coup contagion: Factors driving an upsurge in military intervention

Several factors aside from mismanagement, corruption, and poverty under democratic rule have led to the rise of military coups in the African continent ...

How India can maximise the potential from France’s EU Presidency
International Affairs Feb 10, 2022

How India can maximise the potential from France’s EU Presidency

As France takes over the EU Presidency, both India and France can further enhance collaborations on multiple fronts ...

Contributors

Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy

Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy

Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy is an Associate Fellow with the Strategic Studies Programme’s Neighbourhood Studies Initiative.  He focuses on strategic and security-related developments in the South Asian region, with a specific interest in Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Bhutan.  His research work ...

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Harsh V. Pant

Professor Harsh V. Pant is Vice President – Studies and Foreign Policy at Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi. He is a Professor of International Relations with King's India Institute at King’s College London. He is also Director (Honorary) of Delhi ...

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