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China debates the current churn in the South China Sea
International Affairs Apr 26, 2024

China debates the current churn in the South China Sea

China sees a regional security structure shaping in the Indo-Pacific, with the US at its core, focused on the Quadrilateral Security Mechanism and supported by "mini-multilateral" frameworks ...

The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement: A timely template
International Affairs | International Trade and Investment Apr 26, 2024

The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement: A timely template

India and EFTA have ratified a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement, pledging to boost trade and investment while upholding IPR and sustainable development ...

Rejuvenating Nepal-India bilateral relations through digital connectivity
Neighbourhood Apr 26, 2024

Rejuvenating Nepal-India bilateral relations through digital connectivity

Attempts are being made by Nepal and India to revive the relationship through new avenues of cooperation with a focus on digital connectivity ...

Why restoring democracy in Guinea is important
International Affairs Apr 25, 2024

Why restoring democracy in Guinea is important

With growing political instability and economic crisis in Guinea, the likelihood of Guinea joining the Alliance of Sahel States appears to be high ...

Muizzu’s landslide victory in Maldives
Neighbourhood | Domestic Politics and Governance Apr 25, 2024

Muizzu’s landslide victory in Maldives

The recent election victory of Muizzu indicates that Maldives may lean towards China in the coming years ...

Shifting tides: India’s port dominance in Myanmar
Neighbourhood Apr 25, 2024

Shifting tides: India’s port dominance in Myanmar

Effectively managing Sittwe Port in Myanmar will allow India to play a vital role in promoting regional security and stability while also forging valuable partnerships ...

Navigating the interlinkage of climate change and malaria in SIDS
Healthcare | Climate Change Apr 25, 2024

Navigating the interlinkage of climate change and malaria in SIDS

The rising cases of malaria in SIDS need a renewed global response to mitigate climate-induced transmission and re-emergence ...

Household consumption expenditure in India: A small share for energy
Energy Apr 25, 2024

Household consumption expenditure in India: A small share for energy

In India, expenditure on energy grew faster than expenditure on food and non-food expenditure. This could either mean energy prices increased or that households are consuming more energy ...

Strategic dynamics in a melting Arctic
International Affairs | Climate Change Apr 24, 2024

Strategic dynamics in a melting Arctic

While resource exploitation in the Artic may offer short-term gains, the long-term consequences for the planet outweigh them ...

Decoding O-RAN: A blueprint for digital connectivity beyond 5G
Cyber and Technology Apr 24, 2024

Decoding O-RAN: A blueprint for digital connectivity beyond 5G

O-RAN's ability to decouple hardware and software components of traditional systems fosters flexibility and interoperability, potentially countering China's 5G dominance ...

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Niranjan Sahoo

Niranjan Sahoo

Niranjan Sahoo, PhD, is a Senior Fellow with ORF’s Governance and Politics Initiative. With years of expertise in governance and public policy, he now anchors studies and programmes on democracy, human rights, federalism, electoral reforms (particularly issues related to political ...

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