Better access to agricultural information and extension services can empower India’s women farmers, strengthening both gender equity and national food security. ...
Through coordinated maritime and urban initiatives, BRICS is positioning itself as a central force in shaping global logistics, innovation, and coastal development ...
As the world scrambles for lithium and copper, India’s pivot to Latin America could define the next phase of its energy transition. ...
India’s startup boom runs on foreign capital. The next decade must inculcate self-sufficiency—unlocking domestic funds to build true techno-sovereignty. ...
A nuanced deployment of SID can provide significant benefits, yet in India, SID has remained piecemeal, used partially during periods of crisis rather than as part of a concerted strategy ...
India’s North East risks digital isolation as poor infrastructure, weak audits, and low-quality access undermine its inclusion in the nation’s digital rise. ...
By preserving ocean memory and highlighting the knowledge of coastal communities, museums play a crucial role in shaping an inclusive, sustainable, and people-centred blue economy for the 21st century ...
China’s centralised urban strategy has propelled its cities ahead, while India’s fragmented governance continues to slow its urban transformation. ...
Despite symbolic cooperation, Moscow is unlikely to risk its lucrative defence partnership with New Delhi for Pakistan. ...
The debate over Fed independence signals a deeper change—its credibility is being tested as the monetary order shifts after four decades of stability. ...
As France battles political paralysis, Macron’s presidency leans outward—seeking global relevance amid deepening domestic instability. ...
Maritime cities in the Global South must evolve from traditional ports into financial and digital hubs to drive equitable global trade and economic resilience ...
Japan’s OCEAN concept seeks to translate its Indo-Pacific vision into concrete mechanisms of defence collaboration, capacity-building, and maritime security coordination, reflecting Tokyo’s growing leadership in regional security affairs. ...
As technology reshapes the contours of geopolitics, countries will increasingly need to balance ideological commitments with practical considerations of economic and technological resilience. ...
Canberra’s ongoing military modernisation and forward-defence posture reflect a strategic shift in its regional outlook, aligning closely with India’s Indo-Pacific vision amid questions over Washington’s commitment to the region. ...
Singapore’s nod to India’s Malacca Strait Patrol bid signals a shift in regional trust—but sovereignty sensitivities still block New Delhi’s entry into the crucial waterway. ...
Beijing and Pyongyang are restoring warmth to their long-frosted ties, but questions remain over whether this is tactical convenience or a true strategic reset. ...
A transitioning global semiconductor supply chain can serve as an immediate incentive for formally establishing an India-Japan-South Korea trilateral. ...
Washington’s return to Subic Bay marks a strategic recalibration in Southeast Asia—reviving Cold War legacies to counter China’s growing maritime assertiveness. ...
Indonesia’s nickel strategy demonstrates that downstreaming can be more than industrial policy—it can be a development and diplomatic tool, enabling resource holders to capture value at home while fostering cooperation in a fragmented global economy. ...
India and China’s decision to explore the early harvest solution presents an opportunity for Bhutan to resolve the complex trijunction issue, though it is not without challenges. ...
Trump brokers a landmark Gaza peace deal, freeing hostages and reviving hopes of stability — but questions over enduring U.S. power in the Middle East linger. ...
APT36’s targeting of India’s BOSS Linux system reveals the expanding scope of Pakistan’s cyber-espionage operations, underscoring the urgent need for India to strengthen its digital defence architecture. ...
Washington’s renewed outreach to Islamabad offers short-term gains, but Pakistan’s loyalties—and strategic dependencies—remain firmly anchored in Beijing. ...
India’s delayed Biennial Transparency Report exposes deep structural and institutional gaps in its climate data systems, raising concerns about its readiness to meet global transparency standards ...
Indo-US cooperation under the Indo-Pacific framework can boost Northeast India’s infrastructure, trade, and digital connectivity amid regional challenges. ...
Mitu Sengupta is a Full Professor with the Department of Politics and Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is also a Visiting Professor at the Council for Social Development (CSD) and Senior Adjunct Fellow at Research andInformation Systems for Developing ...
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Mitu Sengupta is a Full Professor with the Department of Politics and Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is also a Visiting Professor at the Council for Social Development (CSD) and Senior Adjunct Fellow at Research andInformation Systems for Developing ...
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