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Following Afghanistan, Syria cements the end of America’s ‘War on Terror’ era
International Affairs | Terrorism Dec 17, 2024

Following Afghanistan, Syria cements the end of America’s ‘War on Terror’ era

Rather than counterterrorism efforts, regional and international power struggles are likely to shape America’s approach to Syria and the broader region ...

FDI in multi-brand retail: The final frontier addressing the jobless growth conundrum
International Trade and Investment Dec 17, 2024

FDI in multi-brand retail: The final frontier addressing the jobless growth conundrum

FDI in the retail sector and multi-brand retail have the potential to solve India’s predicament of ‘jobless growth’ ...

Global perspectives on AI bias: Addressing cultural asymmetries and ethical implications
Artificial Intelligence Dec 17, 2024

Global perspectives on AI bias: Addressing cultural asymmetries and ethical implications

AI models are socio-technical products that often reflect historical and socio-political biases. As AI development is largely Western-led, addressing AI bias requires a global, multicultural perspective. ...

Trump 2.0: China fears escalation on tech, Taiwan, and the origins of COVID-19
International Affairs Dec 16, 2024

Trump 2.0: China fears escalation on tech, Taiwan, and the origins of COVID-19

Beijing foresees a shift in Washington’s policy on Taipei from “strategic ambiguity” to “strategic clarity” ...

The Digital Silk Road in Morocco
International Affairs Dec 16, 2024

The Digital Silk Road in Morocco

Morocco’s stability and liberal policies have made it an attractive investment destination for the Chinese BRI and DSR initiatives ...

Navigating geopolitical threats in the insurance sector
Developing and Emerging Economies Dec 14, 2024

Navigating geopolitical threats in the insurance sector

As insurance premiums are driven up by worldwide geopolitical threats, bolstering intergovernmental economic corridors and governmental intervention in insurance are necessary ...

Assad’s fall: The legacy of repression and foreign influence among Syrian rebels
International Affairs Dec 12, 2024

Assad’s fall: The legacy of repression and foreign influence among Syrian rebels

The fall of Assad’s regime opens the door to greater foreign influence over Syria's future ...

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Diya Shah

Diya Shah

Diya Shah is a Research Assistant at ORF’s Centre for Economy and Growth. Her work explores developments in climate finance as part of a broader, ever-evolving climate discourse, specifically focusing on gaps in global financial infrastructures, adaptive finance and carbon ...

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Diya Shah

Diya Shah is a Research Assistant at ORF’s Centre for Economy and Growth. Her work explores developments in climate finance as part of a broader, ever-evolving climate discourse, specifically focusing on gaps in global financial infrastructures, adaptive finance and carbon ...

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