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Biden’s options on Ukraine: Superpower stretched thin
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics Feb 04, 2022

Biden’s options on Ukraine: Superpower stretched thin

The Biden administration’s inability to compete on two strategic fronts sets it on the back foot ...

National Budget 2022-23: What is in it for urban local bodies?
Indian Economy | Urbanisation in India Feb 04, 2022

National Budget 2022-23: What is in it for urban local bodies?

Although the Budget pushes for urban planning, will the architecture of Indian federalism continue to limit its execution? ...

Tackling Pakistan’s anti-India security strategy
Neighbourhood | Cyber Security Feb 04, 2022

Tackling Pakistan’s anti-India security strategy

A thaw in the India-Pakistan relations remains highly unlikely if Pakistan continues to back anti-India policies ...

Nuclear energy in India: Small may not be beautiful
Energy | Energy Security | Nuclear Security Feb 03, 2022

Nuclear energy in India: Small may not be beautiful

Small modular reactors may not be as conducive for India’s nuclear needs as previously envisaged ...

The Omicron variant: Weighing the severity
Healthcare Feb 03, 2022

The Omicron variant: Weighing the severity

Have we learnt our lessons from experiences of countries across globe in handling the Omicron variant? Is India prepared enough? ...

Of variants and vaccines: The nuts and bolts of COVID-19 trajectory
Healthcare Feb 03, 2022

Of variants and vaccines: The nuts and bolts of COVID-19 trajectory

The rapid mutation of the coronavirus and threat of new variants have indicated that COVID-19 is likely to remain for the long term ...

Defence Budget 2022-23: A mixed bag
Indian Economy Feb 03, 2022

Defence Budget 2022-23: A mixed bag

For India’s defence services, there is no escaping the budgetary ‘chakravyuh’ ...

Budget 2022: Is the 'rare mention' of mental health truly an actionable effort?
Indian Economy Feb 01, 2022

Budget 2022: Is the 'rare mention' of mental health truly an actionable effort?

While the focus on mental health is welcome, concentrating capacity to only a few institutions will affect the quantity and quality of mental healthcare services extended ...

Budget for the Future
Indian Economy Feb 02, 2022

Budget for the Future

Budget 2022-23 has focused on long term gains as opposed to short term measures ...

Decoding Union Budget 2022-23: Empty promises or solid deliverables?
Indian Economy Feb 02, 2022

Decoding Union Budget 2022-23: Empty promises or solid deliverables?

While Budget 2022 has made allocations to address the challenges faced by the economy, effective implementation of the Budget will be key to its success ...

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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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