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Climate-proof farms to tackle food insecurity
Climate, Food and Environment | Agriculture Sep 20, 2022

Climate-proof farms to tackle food insecurity

Food self-sufficiency has been India’s greatest achievement, which must be celebrated. But India urgently needs to wake up to the significant challenges that climate change poses to its long-term food security and adopt urgent measures

For India, a Complicated SCO Summit
International Affairs Sep 20, 2022

For India, a Complicated SCO Summit

Across the SCO there is conflict at various levels that complicates India’s engagement, from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to simmering Sino-Indian tensions.

India and Japan Hold 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
International Affairs Sep 20, 2022

India and Japan Hold 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

The India-Japan engagement has been enhanced both on the bilateral front as well as in minilateral formats such as the Quad in recent years.

India must make the most of its geopolitical sweet spot
International Affairs Sep 16, 2022

India must make the most of its geopolitical sweet spot

Never before has India story looked more credible than it does today with the world in turmoil and India standing out as a beacon of hope.

The defining relationship of South Asia
International Affairs Sep 06, 2022

The defining relationship of South Asia

It is hoped that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to India not only heightens bilateral relations between the two countries but also benefits the entire region

India Commissions Latest Aircraft Carrier
Defence and Security | Maritime Security Sep 06, 2022

India Commissions Latest Aircraft Carrier

While the Vikrant’s commissioning definitely boosts India’s naval capabilities, the overall trend in naval power is clearly shifting away from India.

Liz Truss takes charge of a divided party and a UK badly in need of direction
International Affairs Sep 06, 2022

Liz Truss takes charge of a divided party and a UK badly in need of direction

Besides steering the economy through one of its most challenging phases, Truss will also have to undo the damage done to the Conservative Party by Boris Johnson

IPEF and India’s digital trade dilemma
International Affairs | Economic Diplomacy | International Trade and Investment | Privacy & Data Protection Sep 05, 2022

IPEF and India’s digital trade dilemma

The digital sphere is a great enabler of trade. To maintain the momentum that India has on Mode 1 service supply, a stable regulatory framework is crucial.

The NPT is beginning to look shaky
International Affairs | Nuclear Security Sep 05, 2022

The NPT is beginning to look shaky

Sustaining it requires facing up to today’s political realities such as the growing rivalries in a multipolar nuclear world

Vostok-22: Challenges of Diplomatic Promiscuity
International Affairs | Defence and Security Sep 04, 2022

Vostok-22: Challenges of Diplomatic Promiscuity

But New Delhi's decision to send a contingent of the Indian Army for the September 1-7 Vostok 2022 military drill in Russia's far east has raised eyebrows, particularly in the West that is trying to isolate Moscow after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This is ...

The big-picture takeaways from China’s Taiwan drills
China Foreign Policy | China Military Sep 03, 2022

The big-picture takeaways from China’s Taiwan drills

The PLA has still to cover some gaps before it gains the confidence and warfare proficiency in any planned invasion.

Limitations to India’s Sri Lanka Outreach
International Affairs Aug 31, 2022

Limitations to India’s Sri Lanka Outreach

Amidst the war of words between China and India and the ongoing economic crisis, Sri Lanka may be forced to make tough choices.

After al-Zawahiri, what lies next for al-Qaeda
International Affairs Aug 30, 2022

After al-Zawahiri, what lies next for al-Qaeda

The top job for now will possibly go to someone already blessed by Zawahiri, but the future al-Qaeda could be much more Afghanistan-Pakistan centric as the group looks towards a new era of ideological and operational leadership

India’s Irritation With China Grows
International Affairs Aug 30, 2022

India’s Irritation With China Grows

The Indian and Chinese diplomatic missions in Sri Lanka sparred on social media over the visit of a Chinese military research vessel to the island nation.

Why India should support greater African representation under its G20 presidency
International Affairs Aug 26, 2022

Why India should support greater African representation under its G20 presidency

As India is all set to take over the G20 presidency from Indonesia on 1 December 2022 till 30 November 2023, it should step up its game and distinguish itself as Africa’s partner with a difference

Challenges faced by the global South in achieving SDGs
Development | Sustainable Development Aug 24, 2022

Challenges faced by the global South in achieving SDGs

Going forward, the collaboration between developed and developing countries toward achieving SDGs is essential.

India’s Taiwan Moment
International Affairs | Indian Foreign Policy Aug 20, 2022

India’s Taiwan Moment

Realities in the Indo-Pacific region have changed, and it’s time for New Delhi to deepen its political ties with Taipei.

India’s New Small Satellite Launch Vehicle Fails
Space Aug 19, 2022

India’s New Small Satellite Launch Vehicle Fails

Despite the failure of the August 7 rocket launch, the ISRO appears to be taking a determined but prudent path for the future.

Chinese Chequers: Chip on China's shoulder
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics Aug 18, 2022

Chinese Chequers: Chip on China's shoulder

Tensions in Taiwan Strait are an allegory for the Sino-American joust to dominate tomorrow's tech world

As turbulence looms in South Asia, India emerges as an anchor
Neighbourhood Aug 17, 2022

As turbulence looms in South Asia, India emerges as an anchor

India has been at the forefront of helping its neighbors in times of crises

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