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Access to vaccines in Massachusetts: Divisions along race and socioeconomic lines
Healthcare Jul 15, 2021

Access to vaccines in Massachusetts: Divisions along race and socioeconomic lines

Vaccine equity in Massachusetts has been called the “best of the worst”; although doing better than other states in terms of equitable distribution, the rollout still needs systematic support of reaching hard hit and previously neglected communities.

Were the Afghan Defence Forces ever prepared to protect Afghanistan?
Neighbourhood Jul 13, 2021

Were the Afghan Defence Forces ever prepared to protect Afghanistan?

Historical precedents and contemporary facts on the ground abundantly establish the forces’ feebleness and overwhelming incapacity to tackle the surging militancy that threatens to push the war-torn country into further chaos.

The relevance of nuclear deterrence in a post-Cold War world
Defence and Security Jul 12, 2021

The relevance of nuclear deterrence in a post-Cold War world

Countries have understood the importance of nuclear deterrence and it plays an important role in designing their security strategies.

A new high in Japan’s security ties with Taiwan
Privacy & Data Protection Jul 09, 2021

A new high in Japan’s security ties with Taiwan

With the new Japan–US understanding on Taiwan, Tokyo–Taipei ties have reached a new high in the area of security.

How Ebrahim Raisi could exacerbate the security situation in Afghanistan
Neighbourhood Jul 09, 2021

How Ebrahim Raisi could exacerbate the security situation in Afghanistan

It is natural for an economically floundering Iran to shelter its interests in Afghanistan.

Air quality in India: An explainer
Climate, Food and Environment | Urbanisation | Climate Change Jul 08, 2021

Air quality in India: An explainer

Any effort must begin with accurate and timely information on air pollution.

India-EU cooperation: Relinquishing benign neglect of Central and Eastern Europe
International Affairs | Indian Foreign Policy | Great Power Dynamics May 19, 2021

India-EU cooperation: Relinquishing benign neglect of Central and Eastern Europe

As India-EU cooperation deepens, it is vital for the two sides to revitalise their ties with the broader Central and Eastern European region 

China’s growing troubles in Central and Eastern Europe
China Foreign Policy Apr 19, 2021

China’s growing troubles in Central and Eastern Europe

Difficulties that have cropped up in the 17+1 summit have the potential to put a spanner in China’s idea of reaping benefits via the forum.

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Arpan Gelal

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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