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The great American divide
International Affairs May 03, 2024

The great American divide

The American political landscape has been witnessing a great divide due to the growing immigration problem and the US’ support to ongoing wars. ...

Sustainable finance bonds: The emerging face of finance
Economics and Finance | International Financial Institutions May 03, 2024

Sustainable finance bonds: The emerging face of finance

While sustainable development and green growth are replacing conventional notions of economic growth and development, conventional finance is being replaced by sustainable finance. ...

Chinese BRI ambitions in Europe hinge on the Caucasus
International Affairs | China Foreign Policy | China Military May 02, 2024

Chinese BRI ambitions in Europe hinge on the Caucasus

The EU must capitalise on TITR’s development to assert its position as a dominant geoeconomic power in the region and curb China’s influence. ...

The gendered impact of heatwaves and water crisis in India
Climate, Food and Environment | Water May 02, 2024

The gendered impact of heatwaves and water crisis in India

The gendered impacts of heatwaves and water scarcity in India underscore the urgent need for comprehensive strategies that prioritise the well-being and empowerment of women and girls. ...

How hypersonic weapons are redefining warfare
Defence and Security | Indian Defence May 02, 2024

How hypersonic weapons are redefining warfare

Given the growing relevance of hypersonic weapons, India needs to accelerate its efforts in their development and in the deterrence of these weapons. ...

Can Macron’s vision prevent the death of Europe?
International Affairs May 01, 2024

Can Macron’s vision prevent the death of Europe?

Macron’s recent speech prior to the European elections has reiterated his ideas on defence, and his fervent push for European strategic autonomy and self-reliance in security. ...

Structural transformation driving services-led employment generation in India
Indian Economy | Skilling May 01, 2024

Structural transformation driving services-led employment generation in India

India needs to recalibrate its strategies and adopt a holistic approach that bridges the gap between traditional sectors like manufacturing and emerging sectors like new-age services ...

Thailand's tactical tango: Responding to the Myanmar crisis
International Affairs May 01, 2024

Thailand's tactical tango: Responding to the Myanmar crisis

The high influx of refugees into Thailand due to the Myanmar crisis continues with a fundamental division in the ASEAN regarding the issue. ...

TikTok’s geopolitical dilemma: Which values, whose interests?
International Affairs | Cyber and Technology May 01, 2024

TikTok’s geopolitical dilemma: Which values, whose interests?

The TikTok issue between the US and China is not a battle of values but part of a bigger war for geopolitical, geoeconomic, and geotechnological dominance ...

The STEAG: A new development in the army’s technological capabilities
International Affairs | Cyber and Technology Apr 30, 2024

The STEAG: A new development in the army’s technological capabilities

The STEAG is a step in the right direction to ensure effective communications and bridge the gaps in the Indian Army’s capabilities ...

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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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