Blending CSR with ESG is a win-win proposition for businesses, their shareholders, other stakeholders, and the environment at large.
While integrating brain chips with medicine to restore basic capabilities for those in need holds promise, the broader implications of merging technology with life are divisive
In India, although a complete overhaul of the trade invoicing system is not feasible, de-dollarisation can be complemented with the internationalisation of the INR ...
Without proper legislation, states using non-state actors for cyberwarfare pose a significant threat to governments, businesses, and individuals
China introduces a Patriotic Education Bill in an effort to shore widespread support for its policies in uncertain times, from both inside and outside the country
As transparency and sustainability become defining factors in consumer choices, luxury brands have an opportunity to drive responsible practices within the industry
A move towards universal business sustainability will need a multi-stakeholder approach, legal enforcement, and government policies
The Indian government has immense potential to guide the lithium industry down a path that is both sustainable and economically beneficial
If not tackled promptly, India’s reputation as a hotspot of the hack-for-hire industry could jeopardise its role as an upcoming leader in global cybersecurity ...
France hopes to broaden its area of influence in the Indo-Pacific by establishing close cooperation with the Pacific Island States
NYP 2021’s implementation might prove to be its biggest challenge
The economies of sub-Saharan Africa differ, and trying to replicate fintech solutions from one part of the continent to the other can have the same effect as blindly importing fintech from the West
Institutional collaborations and joint ventures between India and Israel can help address India’s water and food security challenges
Galvanising inclusivity, data mining, and exchange and innovation initiatives under the Agriculture Accelerator Fund can help unlock agri-tech’s full potential for India
A dynamic framework incorporating predictive policy formulation supported by data can be the next phase in tackling air quality issues effectively and proactively in India
As India aspires to become a global semiconductor hub, Israel can be a model to follow and a partner to work with
Virtual diplomacy has incredible benefits, but it cannot replace traditional in-person meetings, as a virtual setting comes with its own set of considerations and challenges
India needs to foster the integration of spatial computing into education to capitalise on its transformative benefits
Given the divergences among BRICS members, would the benefits of a common currency outweigh the costs?
India should focus on retooling its approach to AI to improve the lives of citizens without infringing on fundamental rights
The crucial difference between the withdrawal of INR 2000 notes and the 2016 demonetisation is the modus operandi of the withdrawal and the status as legal tender
Allowing AI to be trained on datasets like Aadhaar raises evident concerns. To address AI benefits and privacy concerns, the government must examine AI regulations.
Russia’s and China’s attempt to explore alternative trade route by financing the Northern Sea route could open a new theatre of contestation
The shift away from the US dollar has the potential to rebalance the international system of trade in an equitable way while placing the Global South at the centre of it
The current Sri Lankan political environment is ripe for transformations in power structures, economic policy, and citizen involvement
India needs to adopt adequate counter-measures against the growing use of IW by China and Pakistan
Arpan Gelal is Research and Program Coordinator at the Centre for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy (CESIF), Nepal. He is also a teaching faculty at National College, Kathmandu University. He researches and writes on Nepal’s foreign policy, international relations, geopolitics, ...
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