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Dynamic Shift: Indian Navy in the Red Sea
International Affairs | Maritime Security Feb 07, 2024

Dynamic Shift: Indian Navy in the Red Sea

The navy has been undertaking anti-piracy operations in the region with significantly greater purpose than at any time since 2008 ...

China’s Nuclear Forces Continue to Expand
International Affairs | China Foreign Policy Feb 05, 2024

China’s Nuclear Forces Continue to Expand

China’s nuclear expansion could lead to a spiraling arms race. ...

Delhi-Paris tango offers a third way in diplomacy
International Affairs Feb 01, 2024

Delhi-Paris tango offers a third way in diplomacy

As dependable allies, the India-France partnership is a force for global good in a volatile world engulfed in multiple crises ...

Striking with caution: Beyond the performative muscle flexing, Islamabad had little choice
International Affairs Jan 28, 2024

Striking with caution: Beyond the performative muscle flexing, Islamabad had little choice

This return to business as usual is reflective of the wariness on both sides to escalate the crisis further and prevent it from metastasising into a new front of conflict. ...

The Revival of Somali Piracy in the Gulf of Aden
Terrorism | Maritime Security Jan 23, 2024

The Revival of Somali Piracy in the Gulf of Aden

In the past six weeks, attacks on merchant ships have become increasingly common, and regional navies are struggling to keep up ...

US faces a renewed Shi'ite challenge
International Affairs Jan 22, 2024

US faces a renewed Shi'ite challenge

The US today is on the horns of a dilemma in the Middle East. ...

Aditya-L1 Mission: Another Feat for India’s Space Program
Space Jan 20, 2024

Aditya-L1 Mission: Another Feat for India’s Space Program

India’s maiden solar mission undertook a journey of around 1.5 million km from Earth, taking 127 days to reach its final destination. ...

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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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