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Navigating the critical mineral maze: India’s strategic shift away from Chinese minerals
International Affairs | Energy Oct 07, 2024

Navigating the critical mineral maze: India’s strategic shift away from Chinese minerals

India must boost domestic production, strengthen international partnerships, and adopt sustainable practices to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals. ...

Bangladesh’s Hilsa export ban: A hasty decision reversed
Neighbourhood Oct 05, 2024

Bangladesh’s Hilsa export ban: A hasty decision reversed

Bangladesh’s interim government reversed its Hilsa export ban to India amid public backlash, highlighting the challenge of balancing economic needs with public sentiment ...

Road from Rakhine: The uncertain fate of Rohingyas
Neighbourhood Oct 05, 2024

Road from Rakhine: The uncertain fate of Rohingyas

The escalating violence against the Rohingya by the Arakan Army underscores the reality that, regardless of who assumes power, the future of the Rohingyas remains uncertain ...

The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor and India’s pursuit for energy security
Nuclear Security Oct 05, 2024

The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor and India’s pursuit for energy security

The development of FBRs is a significant step in India’s pursuit of enhancing its nuclear energy capacity and its long-sought goal of energy security and decarbonisation ...

Mapping women’s leadership in cities in India
Urbanisation in India Oct 05, 2024

Mapping women’s leadership in cities in India

Women’s leadership in India’s urban governance has steadily increased but they continue to face barriers such as limited experience, social stigma, and male-dominated political structures ...

What does the new Russian nuclear doctrine mean?
International Affairs | Nuclear Security Oct 04, 2024

What does the new Russian nuclear doctrine mean?

Putin proposed updates to Russia’s nuclear doctrine and military policy, citing new threats. While there are adjustments made, they do not signify a radical departure from previous doctrines ...

Does the Quad have a security agenda?
International Affairs | Maritime Security Oct 04, 2024

Does the Quad have a security agenda?

A close examination of the Quad's evolving maritime security efforts suggests that it would be premature to dismiss the group's gradually refined security approach ...

The corporatisation of Indian microfinance and its impact
Indian Economy | Economics and Finance Oct 04, 2024

The corporatisation of Indian microfinance and its impact

The RBI has periodically enforced certain regulations to simplify microfinance operations and guarantee customer protection. ...

Ruto’s Kenya: A test for US foreign policy
International Affairs | US Foreign Policy Oct 04, 2024

Ruto’s Kenya: A test for US foreign policy

The recent uprising, coupled with the Kenyan government’s authoritarian response under Ruto, has prompted the US to change its Kenya strategy ...

Empowering survivors of gender-based violence: Insights from NGO-led one-stop centres
Gender | Urbanisation in India | GENDER ISSUES | Urbanisation Oct 03, 2024

Empowering survivors of gender-based violence: Insights from NGO-led one-stop centres

NGO-led one-stop centres in Mumbai provide critical services to GBV survivors, offering support, but face challenges in scaling up and ensuring consistent funding ...

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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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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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