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Prioritising non-motorised transport in India
Urbanisation in India | Urbanisation | Transportation Sep 10, 2024

Prioritising non-motorised transport in India

A strategic shift towards non-motorised transport would not only mitigate the current issues associated with the excessive use of private vehicles, but also foster the development of more sustainable, inclusive, and liveable urban environments ...

The UK: Still a soft power superpower?
International Affairs Sep 10, 2024

The UK: Still a soft power superpower?

A stagnant economy, Brexit, budget cuts, and a renewed global focus on hard security have brought about a decrease in the UK’s soft power capabilities ...

Prioritising deterrence in India’s national security plans
Nuclear Security Sep 10, 2024

Prioritising deterrence in India’s national security plans

In a rapidly intensifying geopolitical environment in the Indian Ocean, deterrence is seen as vital in ensuring the enduring security of maritime interests ...

Carbon emission reduction: negotiating guilt
Energy Sep 10, 2024

Carbon emission reduction: negotiating guilt

Despite climate agreements like Kyoto and Paris, CO2 emissions keep rising. If this continues, we could run out of time to stop global warming from reaching dangerous levels by 2040. ...

As it completes five years, it’s time to take the IPOI to the next level
International Affairs Sep 09, 2024

As it completes five years, it’s time to take the IPOI to the next level

While progress under the IPOI pillars has been varied, it has been a useful umbrella concept for the promotion of maritime cooperation ...

EU-China-India: Three to tango?
International Affairs Sep 09, 2024

EU-China-India: Three to tango?

With perceptible reliance in terms of trade in goods and services, the EU, India and China are dependent on each other, even as the EU attempts to reconfigure its relationship with China ...

India’s Peacemaking: Will it work?
International Affairs | Indian Foreign Policy Sep 09, 2024

India’s Peacemaking: Will it work?

India has adopted a more proactive and less risk-averse posture of peace diplomacy, that goes beyond classical neutrality ...

Putting LDCs at the heart of climate finance
Economics and Finance Sep 07, 2024

Putting LDCs at the heart of climate finance

LDCs in Africa struggle with high-risk loans for climate adaptation. Debt swaps, green bonds, and sustainability-linked bonds could provide needed funding ...

Codifying ‘virtue’ and ‘vice’: Institutionalisation of the Taliban’s rule
International Affairs Sep 06, 2024

Codifying ‘virtue’ and ‘vice’: Institutionalisation of the Taliban’s rule

The recent law passed by the IEA shows the growing importance of the Vice and Virtue Ministry and reflects its need to showcase the extent of control it has over its populace ...

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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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