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Indian Army’s drone use: Satellite navigation in GPS-denied environments
Defence and Security | Indian Defence Dec 05, 2023

Indian Army’s drone use: Satellite navigation in GPS-denied environments

The Indian Army needs to move with great alacrity to secure drone capabilities that are operable in GPS-denied combat environments to counter any attacks from its adversaries ...

Strengthening biosecurity through bioattribution
International Affairs | Cyber and Technology Dec 05, 2023

Strengthening biosecurity through bioattribution

Establishing a global bioattribution enterprise is crucial to enhancing current frameworks, integrating emerging technologies, and fostering international collaboration ...

China’s economic statecraft in Polynesia and Micronesia
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | China Foreign Policy Dec 04, 2023

China’s economic statecraft in Polynesia and Micronesia

China has ramped up its collaborative efforts and has emerged as a significant partner in the Micronesian and Polynesian regions ...

Beyond collateral damage: Intensifying the war on ending violence against women
Gender | GENDER ISSUES Dec 04, 2023

Beyond collateral damage: Intensifying the war on ending violence against women

As we inch closer to the 2030 deadline, efforts towards the elimination of gender-based violence needs to be stepped up ...

What made India’s G20 Presidency so successful? —A deep dive into the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration
International Affairs | Economics and Finance | Sustainable Development Dec 03, 2023

What made India’s G20 Presidency so successful? —A deep dive into the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration

As India's Presidency of the G20 ends and the baton passes to Brazil, we evaluate the successes of the past year culminating in the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration. ...

Shadows of faith: Jihad, national identity and India’s resilience
International Affairs | Terrorism Dec 01, 2023

Shadows of faith: Jihad, national identity and India’s resilience

The quest for identity seems to be pushing youth towards divisive ideologies ...

Labour’s tightrope on the Israel-Hamas war
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Defence and Security Nov 30, 2023

Labour’s tightrope on the Israel-Hamas war

Starmer’s stance on the Israel-Hamas war is posing a serious threat to his leadership and electoral prospects ...

The elusive promise: Stability challenges in the world of stablecoins
Privacy & Data Protection | Financial Markets | Digital Inclusion Nov 29, 2023

The elusive promise: Stability challenges in the world of stablecoins

The stablecoins have not achieved full price stability, thus raising concerns about their credibility. Continued monitoring and proactive policymaking are imperative. ...

Decoding Biden’s executive order on AI regulation
US Foreign Policy | Cyber Security | Privacy & Data Protection | Cyber and Technology Nov 29, 2023

Decoding Biden’s executive order on AI regulation

By signing the executive order on AI, the Biden administration may have taken the first step in strategically positioning the US in the evolving landscape of AI control and governance  ...

Gaza: The known unknowns of a complex war
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Terrorism Nov 28, 2023

Gaza: The known unknowns of a complex war

Last week’s agreement on the release of hostages offers a sliver of hope, however, it also raises a host of challenges that need to be addressed to reach a long-term resolution  ...

The Israel-Hamas conflict: A divided African response
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Defence and Security | Terrorism Nov 27, 2023

The Israel-Hamas conflict: A divided African response

Geopolitical, economic, and technological considerations coupled with the requirements of politico-diplomatic expediency have shaped the African states’ response towards the conflict. ...

Concealed scars beyond the frontlines: Women’s health in conflict zones
GENDER ISSUES Nov 26, 2023

Concealed scars beyond the frontlines: Women’s health in conflict zones

Given the predicaments women are put through in conflict zones, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is a compelling reminder to tackle these pervasive issues ...

The ethics of war: Proportionality and nationalism
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Defence and Security Nov 22, 2023

The ethics of war: Proportionality and nationalism

War is a clash between competing nationalisms. Thus no wars, be it in the past or the present, have witnessed proportionality  ...

Liberia’s presidential runoff: A test for its fragile democracy
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics Nov 22, 2023

Liberia’s presidential runoff: A test for its fragile democracy

The recent peaceful election in Liberia offers a glimmer of optimism for the continent otherwise shaken by coups ...

US-China competition: Impact on multilateral aid to Gaza
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Defence and Security Nov 22, 2023

US-China competition: Impact on multilateral aid to Gaza

The competition between the US and China has severely impacted the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. This is a wake-up call to reform multilateral aid delivery and to reconsider the role of the UNSC in it. ...

Significance of the Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link for India and Bangladesh
International Affairs | Neighbourhood | Indian Foreign Policy Nov 22, 2023

Significance of the Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link for India and Bangladesh

The Akhaura-Agartala rail link is a major milestone in India-Bangladesh cooperation, enhancing connectivity, trade, and people-to-people contact ...

ASEAN-GCC Summit: Forging new partnerships
Great Power Dynamics | Developing and Emerging Economies | Regional Integration Nov 18, 2023

ASEAN-GCC Summit: Forging new partnerships

The ASEAN GCC partnership is well-intentioned but needs improved cooperation and even interest across members on both sides ...

Bhutan-China: Settling border issues
International Affairs | Neighbourhood | Indian Foreign Policy | Great Power Dynamics | China Foreign Policy Nov 17, 2023

Bhutan-China: Settling border issues

Bhutan’s attempts to smoothen border issues with its northern neighbour mark a significant shift in its geopolitical perspective ...

Bhutan’s embankment to the new world order
International Affairs | Neighbourhood | Indian Foreign Policy | China Foreign Policy Nov 16, 2023

Bhutan’s embankment to the new world order

Bhutan realises that it can no longer afford to ignore its northern neighbour and aims to swiftly resolve its border issues through diplomatic negotiations  ...

Chinese ships in Sri Lanka: An irritant for India
International Affairs | Neighbourhood | Indian Foreign Policy | Defence and Security Nov 16, 2023

Chinese ships in Sri Lanka: An irritant for India

The presence of Shi Yan-6 in Sri Lanka has become a cause of concern for other countries in the Indian Ocean ...

The Global Gateway and BRI Forums: Few similarities, striking differences
International Affairs | China Foreign Policy | Development Nov 14, 2023

The Global Gateway and BRI Forums: Few similarities, striking differences

While the BRI faces resistance from some countries, the GG forum has yet to establish itself. On balance, all these initiatives are bound to coexist in the coming decades. ...

A battle between the known and the unknown in Argentina
International Affairs | Economics and Finance Nov 10, 2023

A battle between the known and the unknown in Argentina

Argentina stands at a defining crossroads as it goes to the polls amid economic woes ...

China, Africa, and the geopolitics of lithium
International Affairs Nov 09, 2023

China, Africa, and the geopolitics of lithium

The course of the global energy transition may be determined by the effectiveness of Africa’s lithium exploration negotiations with China ...

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