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The battle of narratives and the Russian response to the Crocus attacks
International Affairs Apr 09, 2024

The battle of narratives and the Russian response to the Crocus attacks

In Moscow’s calculus, the Crocus attacks require a thorough investigation to ascertain the actors involved in the attacks, apart from the Islamic State ...

Will the India-EFTA trade deal bring substantial benefits to India?
International Affairs | International Trade and Investment Apr 08, 2024

Will the India-EFTA trade deal bring substantial benefits to India?

Whether the new India-EFTA trade deal that has been touted as “modern, fair, and equitable” would be able to correct the prevalent trade imbalance remains to be seen ...

The EU’s Economic Security Strategy update: Ready for a new era?
International Affairs | Economics and Finance | Internal Security Apr 06, 2024

The EU’s Economic Security Strategy update: Ready for a new era?

The recent update released by the EU on its Economic Security Strategy is aimed at positioning it as a geopolitical as well as a geoeconomic bloc ...

Global conflicts in the new age: The role of ICJ
International Affairs | Law and Justice Apr 06, 2024

Global conflicts in the new age: The role of ICJ

While international law may lack enforceability in a traditional sense and exhibit flaws and frustrations, its influence remains significant in shaping the opinions and policies of nations ...

Pakistan’s judiciary as a compliant arbiter of power
Neighbourhood Apr 06, 2024

Pakistan’s judiciary as a compliant arbiter of power

As Pakistan ushers in a new executive, backed by a fractured legislature, its judiciary remains survivalist ...

Mapping Muizzu’s foreign policy
Neighbourhood Apr 03, 2024

Mapping Muizzu’s foreign policy

Muizzu’s foreign policy seems to have three objectives: reduce dependence on India, increase cooperation with China, and diversify relations with others. ...

A state of statelessness: The fate of Tamil peoples from Sri Lanka in India
Neighbourhood Apr 03, 2024

A state of statelessness: The fate of Tamil peoples from Sri Lanka in India

India has reservations about opening up Indian citizenship for Sri Lankan Tamils, as it fears that Sinhala-Buddhist hardliners will create intolerable conditions for the SLT community, forcing them to flee to India ...

Inclusive digital policies are key to mould women leaders
Gender | GENDER ISSUES | Artificial Intelligence Apr 01, 2024

Inclusive digital policies are key to mould women leaders

The digital revolution opens new avenues for women's economic participation, however, to ensure true inclusion, this revolution must be steered by gender-sensitive policies ...

The WTO is a house out of order
International Affairs | International Trade and Investment Apr 01, 2024

The WTO is a house out of order

Amidst economic and geopolitical uncertainties, the lack of movement on reviving and reforming the World Trade Organisation will only exacerbate divisions within it ...

Begging will not de-risk Brussels from Beijing
International Affairs Mar 30, 2024

Begging will not de-risk Brussels from Beijing

Not narratives, not rhetoric: what the EU needs is to wake up from its strategic slumber and act on its China addiction ...

If talks and terror can’t go together, neither can trade and terror
Neighbourhood Mar 29, 2024

If talks and terror can’t go together, neither can trade and terror

Pakistan may want to normalise relations by bifurcating their “India policy” from their “Kashmir policy”, but this is no longer acceptable to India ...

Tech-driven counterterrorism: Navigating new frontiers
Terrorism | Cyber and Technology Mar 29, 2024

Tech-driven counterterrorism: Navigating new frontiers

There is a growing need for adaptive counter-terrorism strategies and global collaboration to navigate the intersection of technology and terrorism effectively ...

The fall of Nagorno-Karabakh and its impact
International Affairs Mar 29, 2024

The fall of Nagorno-Karabakh and its impact

The fall of Nagorno-Karabakh could lead to the rise of a new geopolitical order in the Caucasus and beyond ...

Von der Leyen walks the election tightrope
International Affairs Mar 28, 2024

Von der Leyen walks the election tightrope

Although Von der Leyen has proved her mettle over the years, only time will tell if she would be able to maintain her legacy in other critical areas such as the Green Deal and digital transition if re-elected ...

Is Myanmar impeding India’s Act East Policy?
Neighbourhood Mar 27, 2024

Is Myanmar impeding India’s Act East Policy?

Growing political instability in Myanmar is hindering India from achieving its Act East Policy objectives ...

Terror in Moscow and Islamic State’s desire for a revival
International Affairs | Terrorism Mar 26, 2024

Terror in Moscow and Islamic State’s desire for a revival

Today, global geopolitical challenges are giving more space for terror and extremist groups. Thus adequate counterterrorism measures need to be adopted. ...

ISKP’s recruiting strategies and vulnerabilities in Central Asia
International Affairs | Terrorism Mar 26, 2024

ISKP’s recruiting strategies and vulnerabilities in Central Asia

The ISKP has capitalised on increasing vulnerabilities and utilised various recruitment tactics in Central Asia, drawing numerous Central Asian citizens to join their movement ...

Three years of India-Pakistan border ceasefire: Stable and unsteady
Neighbourhood Mar 19, 2024

Three years of India-Pakistan border ceasefire: Stable and unsteady

New Delhi is aware that Pakistan’s military establishment will continue its proxy war, nonetheless, it favours a ceasefire for as long as possible without compromising its security ...

Uzbekistan backs Beijing while exploring alternatives
International Affairs Mar 19, 2024

Uzbekistan backs Beijing while exploring alternatives

Uzbekistan has embarked on an economic reform drive to unlock Uzbekistan's socio-economic potential through partnerships with China and others ...

Elections in Russia: What’s new this time?
International Affairs Mar 18, 2024

Elections in Russia: What’s new this time?

The Ukraine conflict, generational shifts, and electionic machines are new entities to Russian elections ...

China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement: Analysing domestic economic parameters
International Affairs Mar 18, 2024

China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement: Analysing domestic economic parameters

With a large decline in import duty collection and imposition of high levels of debt due to the China-Maldives FTA, Maldives will find itself in a precarious position in the long run. ...

Crossing currents: India-China contention and the Teesta conundrum in Bangladesh
Neighbourhood Mar 16, 2024

Crossing currents: India-China contention and the Teesta conundrum in Bangladesh

The Teesta issue poses unique challenges to both India and Bangladesh. The growing involvement of China adds a geopolitical dimension to this problem ...

Navigating uncertainty: India's strategic dilemma in Myanmar
Neighbourhood Mar 16, 2024

Navigating uncertainty: India's strategic dilemma in Myanmar

The Arakan Army's hold on vital areas along the Kaladan project route requires India to balance the Junta and other factions to safeguard its strategic interests ...

A European-Central Asian strategy to counter Russia and China’s influence
International Affairs Mar 15, 2024

A European-Central Asian strategy to counter Russia and China’s influence

By guaranteeing significant investments in new supply chains and tackling poverty in the Central Asian nations, the EU can forge a coherent and mutually beneficial partnership with the region ...

MDB Reform: Needs, approaches, missteps
Developing and Emerging Economies | Sustainable Development | Climate Change Mar 15, 2024

MDB Reform: Needs, approaches, missteps

While the recent push for MDB transformation is welcome and reform urgently needed, the IEG report’s recommendations should be evaluated more critically ...

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