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India and the G-20: Taking Diplomacy Beyond Delhi
International Affairs Jan 25, 2023

India and the G-20: Taking Diplomacy Beyond Delhi

Some may look at it as the BJP trying to shape the 2024 agenda. But the euphoria is an attempt to project India as a global power seeking symbolic parity with major powers.

Defence Budget and its discontents
Defence and Security | Indian Economy Jan 24, 2023

Defence Budget and its discontents

Allocations made for capital expenditure must increase if India is to keep pace with China's rising military might

The European Shift and Its Global Consequences
International Affairs Jan 20, 2023

The European Shift and Its Global Consequences

This week, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg once again underlined that Ukraine could expect more deliveries of heavy weapons from western nations.

UAE Might Just Give COP28 the Breakthrough It Needs
Energy | Climate Change Jan 16, 2023

UAE Might Just Give COP28 the Breakthrough It Needs

The criticism of Sultan al Jaber's appointment as COP28 president might be well-meaning but the rush to judgement reflects an incomplete understanding of both the host country and the individual.

Andaman and Nicobar can lift India’s maritime capacity
Defence and Security | Maritime Security | Maritime Infrastructure Jan 14, 2023

Andaman and Nicobar can lift India’s maritime capacity

The strategic location of these islands demands New Delhi’s full attention as it can open new vistas for India’s maritime strategy

The tragedy of Brazil and a warning for other democracies
International Affairs Jan 13, 2023

The tragedy of Brazil and a warning for other democracies

Sustaining democracy and faith in democratic institutions is an everyday task and arduous one at that.

China’s oil gambit in Taliban’s Afghanistan
International Affairs Jan 12, 2023

China’s oil gambit in Taliban’s Afghanistan

The oil deal could be a fundamental test for the future of Afghanistan-China cooperation

Veer Guardian 2023: Maiden India-Japan Air Exercise to Begin
International Affairs Jan 12, 2023

Veer Guardian 2023: Maiden India-Japan Air Exercise to Begin

The China factor has steadied the two nations’ strategic partnership, despite their differences of opinion on other matters.

Armed drones in Indian military: Can machines understand the rules of war?
Defence and Security | Maritime Security Jan 11, 2023

Armed drones in Indian military: Can machines understand the rules of war?

Despite their growing usage in armed conflict, artificially intelligent unmanned combat systems raise questions of law, ethics and accountability

Blue Economy under Indian G20 Presidency: Not an altruistic intent, but a development imperative
Indian Economy Jan 07, 2023

Blue Economy under Indian G20 Presidency: Not an altruistic intent, but a development imperative

Given the global importance of the Blue Economy, India’s G20 Presidency brings about the unique opportunity to prioritise the BE for the purpose for growth, green economy and social equity.

Developing the blue economy requires collaborative effort
Indian Economy | Indian Ocean | Internal Security Jan 03, 2023

Developing the blue economy requires collaborative effort

While pursuing growth of the sector, the environmental sustainability and social equity aspects must also be understood using science, technology, finance and innovation

Japan’s New Strategic Direction
International Affairs Jan 02, 2023

Japan’s New Strategic Direction

Increasingly, many countries that have traditionally maintained a defensive and pacifist posture, like Japan, are having to reconsider their options.

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K. M Gopakumar

K. M Gopakumar is a Senior Researcher and Legal Advisor at Third World Network (TWN) and based in New Delhi, India. TWN is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that carries out policy research and advocacy on issues around trade and development, ...

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