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The Kurdish referendum and post-ISIS conflict zones in the Middle East
Terrorism Oct 27, 2017

The Kurdish referendum and post-ISIS conflict zones in the Middle East

The Kurdish battle plan for ISIS was not just dethroning insurgency in northern Iraq, but to solidify their case for an independent Kurdistan. ...

The impact of environment on FDI
Climate, Food and Environment Oct 27, 2017

The impact of environment on FDI

Most FDI has gone to south India, Gujrat and Maharashtra. In the north, FDI is located around Delhi, Haryana and Punjab. ...

In post-ISIS Iraq, Iran emerges a significant player
International Affairs Oct 26, 2017

In post-ISIS Iraq, Iran emerges a significant player

It is bewildering to notice the whimper and not the promised bang ISIS ended with. ...

The belt and road to China’s “new era” of global power
Neighbourhood | China Foreign Policy | Economic Diplomacy | International Trade and Investment Oct 25, 2017

The belt and road to China’s “new era” of global power

The dragon has officially risen. But as China spreads its reach and influence beyond its borders through the Belt and Road Initiative, implementation concerns will call out China’s ascendancy as anything but responsible. ...

Why govt should focus on women’s employment
Indian Economy | Gender Oct 23, 2017

Why govt should focus on women’s employment

Half of India’s population is women, and according to a World Bank report, India could achieve double digit growth if women were participating more in labour force. Still, unfortunately, few people are talking about women’s employment specifically and are more worried about youth unemployment. ...

Dealing with Rohingya crisis in Nepal, Bangladesh and India
Neighbourhood Oct 20, 2017

Dealing with Rohingya crisis in Nepal, Bangladesh and India

The exodus of Rohingyas from Myanmar affected Bangladesh and India the most. But, there is little information that they made their inroads into Nepal. ...

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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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