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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 ...

India’s balancing act between Russia and the US amidst growing tensions
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics Feb 10, 2022

India’s balancing act between Russia and the US amidst growing tensions

India’s recent abstention at the UNSC indicates that it will continue to maintain favourable relations with both the countries whilst prioritising its own interests ...

What does by-poll result mean for Maldives politics
International Affairs Feb 09, 2022

What does by-poll result mean for Maldives politics

The recent by-elections raise some key questions regarding the future of the Maldivian democracy. ...

Xi resumes hunt for the ‘tigers’ of finance
International Affairs | China Foreign Policy Feb 09, 2022

Xi resumes hunt for the ‘tigers’ of finance

Anti-graft agency looks to sever business-CCP collusion ...

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Sayantan Haldar

Sayantan Haldar

Sayantan Haldar is an Associate Fellow with ORF’s Strategic Studies Programme. At ORF, Sayantan’s work is focused on Maritime Studies. He is interested in questions on geopolitics, maritime security, and regionalism in the Indian Ocean, and the Arctic. Sayantan holds a PhD ...

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Soma Sarkar

Soma Sarkar is an Associate Fellow with ORF’s Urban Studies Programme. Her research interests span the intersections of environment and development, urban studies, water governance, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion), climate change adaptation, city resilience, ...

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