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Reimagining India-Nepal ties: The decade that was and the road ahead
Neighbourhood May 21, 2024

Reimagining India-Nepal ties: The decade that was and the road ahead

As the current government in India completes its second stint in power, the timing is opportune to reflect on the trajectory that the bilateral relationship has taken up in the past decade ...

Household savings haven’t fallen
Economics and Finance | Developing and Emerging Economies May 20, 2024

Household savings haven’t fallen

Household savings have merely moved from financial to physical assets, with an increase over time ...

Maldives’ new pro-China tilt is worrisome but India hopes for pragmatism
Neighbourhood May 17, 2024

Maldives’ new pro-China tilt is worrisome but India hopes for pragmatism

India has been understanding of the Maldivian government’s new policy, but it expects the island nation to respect Indian sensitivities and equally uphold its commitment to bilateral ties ...

Chabahar, port of a smart call
International Affairs May 16, 2024

Chabahar, port of a smart call

India's ability to successfully execute a 10-year agreement on the Chabahar port showcases New Delhi's continuing ability to manoeuvre in a geopolitically fragmented world. ...

Xi and a tale of two Europes
International Affairs May 15, 2024

Xi and a tale of two Europes

European efforts to find a footing in China present opportunities for India. ...

Climate crisis compass for water management
Water | Climate Change May 10, 2024

Climate crisis compass for water management

India’s critical water infrastructure must be built to withstand, respond to, and recover rapidly from climate disruptions ...

India-US cooperation in SA: Beyond what meets the eye
International Affairs | Indian Foreign Policy May 06, 2024

India-US cooperation in SA: Beyond what meets the eye

India, the world’s largest democracy, and the United States (US), the world’s oldest democracy, are heading to elections this year. The elections come when both democracies are increasing their cooperation in South Asia (SA) to maintain a ‘free and open’ Indo-Pacific and push back against ...

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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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