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Modi 3.0 Faces the Dragon
International Affairs Aug 27, 2024

Modi 3.0 Faces the Dragon

Is greater economic engagement with China feasible at a time when New Delhi is moving closer to Beijing’s red lines on Taiwan, Tibet and South China Sea? ...

The Kursk gambit, Ukrainian tactics and battle realities
International Affairs Aug 23, 2024

The Kursk gambit, Ukrainian tactics and battle realities

Ukraine’s bold move is intended to impress Kyiv’s western arms patrons, which could pave the way for a settlement with Russia ...

Warzone Diplomacy
International Affairs Aug 22, 2024

Warzone Diplomacy

Modi’s visit to Ukraine isn’t about appeasing Western powers after his Moscow visit. It’s about being a credible voice of the global South, the poor nations that suffer when richer ones fight ...

West Asia crisis spells tough choices for China, Russia
International Affairs Aug 22, 2024

West Asia crisis spells tough choices for China, Russia

The two powers have a common aim of undermining America’s hold on West Asian security but have also built their circles of influence ...

Delhi-Malé: Beginnings of a welcome recalibration
International Affairs Aug 20, 2024

Delhi-Malé: Beginnings of a welcome recalibration

EAM S Jaishankar's visit to the Maldives marked a pivotal moment in India-Maldives relations, focusing on economic aid, developmental projects, and defense cooperation. ...

The message from the UK riots: The government needs to keep its ear to the ground
International Affairs Aug 16, 2024

The message from the UK riots: The government needs to keep its ear to the ground

The anger of White Britain is a reality and Brexit in more ways than one was a response to this fury but things have continued to grow worse for this demography ...

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Manish Vaid

Manish Vaid is a Junior Fellow at ORF. His research focuses on energy issues, geopolitics, crossborder energy and regional trade (including FTAs), climate change, migration, New Silk Road, urbanisation and water issues. His research work has been published widely - ...

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