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Sustainable urban transport—A case for bicycle-friendly cities
Urbanisation | Transportation Aug 25, 2023

Sustainable urban transport—A case for bicycle-friendly cities

Integrating the use of bicycles and establishing a sound cycling infrastructure will help India in its quest to achieve sustainable development

Is China challenging India’s West Asia success story?
International Affairs Aug 25, 2023

Is China challenging India’s West Asia success story?

While India’s diplomatic and political outreach with West Asia has been a success story over the past decade, the geopolitics of technology has the potential to offer a challenge.

Chip’s reshaping power dynamics
International Affairs Aug 25, 2023

Chip’s reshaping power dynamics

Apprehensions of China gaining an advantage in the tech rivalry through unfair means weigh heavily on US threat assessments.

A ‘fab’ way to conduct India-Japan tech diplomacy
International Affairs Aug 20, 2023

A ‘fab’ way to conduct India-Japan tech diplomacy

Their collaboration highlights the power of strategic alliances and technological synergy

The Global Dividend
International Affairs Aug 19, 2023

The Global Dividend

A survey shows wide youth support for the Modi government’s foreign policy.

The US-China Tech Competition Takes Centre Stage
International Affairs Aug 19, 2023

The US-China Tech Competition Takes Centre Stage

The US slipped from producing nearly 40% of the world's chips to just over 10% in the last three decades. By allocating $53 billion towards the enhancement of US semiconductor manufacturing, R&D and the augmentation of its skilled workforce in the domain, the Act sought ...

Why Did India Merely Observe Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023?
International Affairs | Defence and Security Aug 18, 2023

Why Did India Merely Observe Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023?

Despite earlier reports that India would actually participate in the Australia-U.S. led military exercise, New Delhi remained an observer of the latest iteration.

G20 summit to amplify the voice of the Global South in an era of polycrisis
Development | Economics and Finance Aug 16, 2023

G20 summit to amplify the voice of the Global South in an era of polycrisis

As part of the G20 Presidency, India will drive positive change for the world

India-China tensions on the global stage
International Affairs Aug 16, 2023

India-China tensions on the global stage

From the SCO and BRICS to the United Nations, the ongoing rivalry between India and China has expanded beyond their borders, posing new challenges

The Expansion Challenge For BRICS
International Affairs Aug 14, 2023

The Expansion Challenge For BRICS

India is trying to convey that any expansion of BRICS is futile without serious efforts to nurture trust and foster cooperation.

Harbouring France in the Indo-Pacific: Assessing Macron’s visit to Sri Lanka
International Affairs Aug 10, 2023

Harbouring France in the Indo-Pacific: Assessing Macron’s visit to Sri Lanka

President Macron’s recent visit to Sri Lanka intends to provide a larger diplomatic canvas for both countries to strengthen their geopolitical ties and work towards Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

China under Xi is an ‘abnormal’ state
International Affairs | China Foreign Policy Aug 10, 2023

China under Xi is an ‘abnormal’ state

Incidents of sudden disappearance of celebrities have been common in China. But Qin Gang’s case is special. Not only has he disappeared but his public records are also being erased.

As Myanmar spirals out of control, India must use its clout
Neighbourhood Aug 09, 2023

As Myanmar spirals out of control, India must use its clout

Despite being on the backfoot as the country’s civil war intensifies, the military regime is showing no interest in a democratic transition that may be the country’s only hope. India must explore various options for a peaceful resolution to the crisis and provide humanitarian assistance ...

Sri Lankan President Visits India, Highlights Close Relations
Neighbourhood Aug 07, 2023

Sri Lankan President Visits India, Highlights Close Relations

Last year’s economic crisis crippled the island nation, but it also provided India an opening to offset some of the inroads that China has made in Sri Lanka.

India must prepare for a conflict over Taiwan
International Affairs Aug 04, 2023

India must prepare for a conflict over Taiwan

India needs to consider the political and military consequences of a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan and formulate a policy to support Taiwan's freedom

Modi’s France Visit Strengthens Defense Cooperation
International Affairs Aug 03, 2023

Modi’s France Visit Strengthens Defense Cooperation

New Delhi has ambitious plans to bolster its armed forces with French procurements, but it is unclear how these deals are to be delivered

The road to 2024 is uphill for Trump
International Affairs | Domestic Politics and Governance Aug 01, 2023

The road to 2024 is uphill for Trump

Republicans could well end up with a nominee who might have been convicted more than once

Keep shifts in the West’s China consensus under watch
International Affairs Jul 31, 2023

Keep shifts in the West’s China consensus under watch

New Delhi has  geopolitical opportunities in China rethinks underway in Germany and other countries

The reshaping global order is Iranian economy's best chance in decades
International Affairs Jul 28, 2023

The reshaping global order is Iranian economy's best chance in decades

Iran’s oil sales are at a five-year high as the US looks the other way despite sanctions. Iran is smartly undercutting Russia in selling cheaper oil and upset Saudi Arabia’s plan to profiteer from production cuts. The new world order being shaped amid the US-China ...

Paris plays spoiler on NATO’s deepening Indo-Pacific ambitions
International Affairs Jul 27, 2023

Paris plays spoiler on NATO’s deepening Indo-Pacific ambitions

Despite plans for a Tokyo liaison office being on hold for now, NATO cooperation with the Indo-Pacific4 is likely to deepen

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Arpan Gelal is Research and Program Coordinator at the Centre for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy (CESIF), Nepal. He is also a teaching faculty at National College, Kathmandu University. He researches and writes on Nepal’s foreign policy, international relations, geopolitics, ...

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