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The Chinese vaccine diplomacy in Southeast Asia
International Affairs | China Foreign Policy Jun 29, 2022

The Chinese vaccine diplomacy in Southeast Asia

In China’s attempt to project its soft power, it engaged in vaccine diplomacy in Southeast Asia to counter the narrative of the virus’ origins and to build a reliable image.

Lessons from Namibia: Does India’s gender budget need an overhaul?
Indian Economy | Gender Jun 14, 2022

Lessons from Namibia: Does India’s gender budget need an overhaul?

The government needs to adopt a more nuanced gender-responsive budgeting to deal with gender inequality in India.

Community policing as a tool for internal security management - Part 2
Internal Security Jun 02, 2022

Community policing as a tool for internal security management - Part 2

This second part assesses the challenges of insurgency in the Northeast and the Left-Wing Extremism.

Community policing as a tool for internal security Management - Part 1
Domestic Politics and Governance Jun 02, 2022

Community policing as a tool for internal security Management - Part 1

This two-part series examines the importance of community policing and how it can be useful in dealing with India’s internal security challenges.

The Sri Lanka economic crisis: India’s response
Neighbourhood Jun 01, 2022

The Sri Lanka economic crisis: India’s response

It would be strategically and geopolitically prudent for India to extend assistance to Sri Lanka during such trying times.

Dams as disasters: Are the dams in Arunachal Pradesh aggravating flood damages in Assam?
Energy | Water May 12, 2022

Dams as disasters: Are the dams in Arunachal Pradesh aggravating flood damages in Assam?

Constructing structural interventions without undertaking proper evaluations has led to man-made disasters.

Is AUKUS the New ASEAN in the Indo-Pacific?
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics May 09, 2022

Is AUKUS the New ASEAN in the Indo-Pacific?

The growing presence of US-led multilateral groupings in the Indo-Pacific is challenging ASEAN’s centrality ...

Russia-Ukraine war: Is multipolarity the cause of crisis?
International Affairs Apr 16, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Is multipolarity the cause of crisis?

Does multipolarity create more scope for conflicts and act as an impediment to global action or does it aid in conflict resolution and act as a harbinger of concerted action?

Two perspectives: The Canadian and Mexican response to the Ukrainian Crisis.
International Affairs Apr 04, 2022

Two perspectives: The Canadian and Mexican response to the Ukrainian Crisis.

Whilst Canada has adopted a similar stance to that of the US on Russia's aggression against Ukraine, Mexico's neutral stance on it points to the country’s changing foreign policy

Pakistan and the OIC: A divided house?
International Affairs Mar 31, 2022

Pakistan and the OIC: A divided house?

Is Imran Khan using the OIC platform as a last resort to change the unfavourable domestic political situation in Pakistan and to regain his popularity amongst his citizens?

'Democratic deficit and economic hardships': The way forward for Pakistan
Neighbourhood Mar 20, 2022

'Democratic deficit and economic hardships': The way forward for Pakistan

With the upcoming No-Confidence vote, Pakistan finds itself further embroiled in political and economic uncertainties.

The Ukraine Crisis and Latin America’s response
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics Mar 10, 2022

The Ukraine Crisis and Latin America’s response

Latin American countries remain divided over their stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine as Russia finds consonance with leaders of Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Brazil on its "anti-West" agenda

The Pakistan quagmire
Neighbourhood Mar 03, 2022

The Pakistan quagmire

Pakistan’s economic instability accompanied by the growing crisis in Afghanistan has pushed it in a tight corner

Technological perspectives on a third aircraft carrier for India
Defence and Security | Maritime Security | Indian Defence Mar 03, 2022

Technological perspectives on a third aircraft carrier for India

Indian Navy’s incorporation of a third aircraft carrier is a step towards achieving India’s blue water navy vision

Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy: From Crimea to Ukraine
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics Mar 01, 2022

Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy: From Crimea to Ukraine

Russia has perfected its use of hybrid warfare by developing new techniques against its adversaries over the years.

The Canadian truckers’ protests could have global implications
International Affairs | Internal Security Feb 23, 2022

The Canadian truckers’ protests could have global implications

In the long run, the truckers’ protests could lead to economic and political instability.

Maharshatra's Electric Vehicle policy: Challenges with planning and implementation
Transportation Feb 09, 2022

Maharshatra's Electric Vehicle policy: Challenges with planning and implementation

The policy speed bumps in the planning and implementation of states’ EV policies need to be addressed to achieve nationwide adoption

China’s quest to secure its ‘Rice Bowl’: Challenges to its food security
International Affairs | China Foreign Policy | Agriculture Feb 08, 2022

China’s quest to secure its ‘Rice Bowl’: Challenges to its food security

Can Xi continue to promise food security despite increased consumption, aging rural population, rapid urbanisation, and climate changes?

Afghanistan-Pakistan relations and the Durand line: Why is it important?
Neighbourhood Jan 31, 2022

Afghanistan-Pakistan relations and the Durand line: Why is it important?

The historical Durand line continues to be a thorn on the side as both Pakistan and Afghanistan are unable to come to a mutually beneficial conclusion.

The link between education and participation of women in politics
Domestic Politics and Governance | Education in India Jan 29, 2022

The link between education and participation of women in politics

The gender disparity in politics indicates the need to promote education amongst women, thus, enabling greater political participation

Grief in the time of COVID-19
Healthcare Jan 21, 2022

Grief in the time of COVID-19

The incapability of processing grief after the death of loved ones during COVID-19 has showcased the need to address shortcomings in the mental healthcare sector

Crowdsourcing violence: Decoding online propaganda of new militant groups in Kashmir
Domestic Politics and Governance Jan 19, 2022

Crowdsourcing violence: Decoding online propaganda of new militant groups in Kashmir

As new militant groups use digital militancy to garner support, the Indian government should implement effective counter narratives to control false propaganda

A closer look into Feminist Foreign Policy in India
International Affairs | Indian Foreign Policy Jan 18, 2022

A closer look into Feminist Foreign Policy in India

India’s commitments to international agreements towards gender equality show the country’s tremendous potential to make crucial advances in feminist foreign policy

Transforming denial into deliberation: The case of manual scavenging
Development | Urbanisation in India | Sanitation Dec 21, 2021

Transforming denial into deliberation: The case of manual scavenging

Despite acknowledging the detrimental effects of manual scavenging, no concrete effort to make any real change has been witnessed over the years.

Beyond data: Metadata, behavioural analytics and the future of warfare
Cyber Security | Internet Governance | Cyber and Technology | Privacy and Surveillance Jul 26, 2021

Beyond data: Metadata, behavioural analytics and the future of warfare

India must deliberate on and integrate the modern form of warfare while developing its national security strategy, not just in a cyber context — but in a larger strategic context. ...

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