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Presidents Trump and Obama in the making of America’s terrible but perfect storm
US Domestic Politics Jul 08, 2020

Presidents Trump and Obama in the making of America’s terrible but perfect storm

Today’s uprisings against institutional racism, police brutality and Covid-19 mismanagement tell the tale of a divisive and incompetent president and America First’s coercive ultra-nationalism. ...

Biden’s criticism of India indicative of political bargain with progressives
Indian Foreign Policy | US Foreign Policy | US Domestic Politics Jul 07, 2020

Biden’s criticism of India indicative of political bargain with progressives

In its attempt to assimilate the progressive faction of the Democratic Party, the former vice-president’s campaign is ceding ground on its promise of a restorationist foreign policy ...

From fringe to mainstream: The extreme rightwing in Europe
Terrorism Jul 01, 2020

From fringe to mainstream: The extreme rightwing in Europe

This ideological confusion between violence and politics has become even more opaque with the growth of ideologically overlapping subcultures online. ...

The 2020 US elections: What’s at stake for India?
Indian Foreign Policy | US Foreign Policy | US Domestic Politics Jun 12, 2020

The 2020 US elections: What’s at stake for India?

The dramatic change in just three months illustrates the unpredictable nature of US politics at an unpredictable time for the world — including India.

George Floyd protests and the 2020 US presidential election
US Domestic Politics Jun 04, 2020

George Floyd protests and the 2020 US presidential election

From rising impatience with the ‘Black faces in high places’ approach to dampening conservatives’ ‘Blue Lives Matter’ clarion, George Floyd’s death presents diverse ramifications for the election

What is the Democratic Party’s vision for India?
US Domestic Politics May 21, 2020

What is the Democratic Party’s vision for India?

Democrats in the US Congress are increasingly willing to call India out on human rights issues.

Guiding democracy through Covid19: Poland shows us what not to do
International Affairs | Healthcare May 07, 2020

Guiding democracy through Covid19: Poland shows us what not to do

Free elections are the backbone of a democracy. But to preserve democracy during a crisis such as this, we may need to cancel, postpone or rethink the entire electoral process.

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Mannat Jaspal

Mannat Jaspal

Mannat Jaspal is currently serving as a Director & Fellow - Climate and Energy, at the ORF Middle East, UAE. Her research delves into the intricate interplay of geopolitics, geoeconomics, and climate & energy policy. She specializes in climate and ...

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Mannat Jaspal

Mannat Jaspal is currently serving as a Director & Fellow - Climate and Energy, at the ORF Middle East, UAE. Her research delves into the intricate interplay of geopolitics, geoeconomics, and climate & energy policy. She specializes in climate and ...

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