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A serious setback to PM Abe’s nuclear energy programme
Energy Oct 25, 2016

A serious setback to PM Abe’s nuclear energy programme

After 2011 Fukushima disaster, popular sentiment against nuclear energy has made it impossible for the government to revive the operations of the reactors.

Inducting BIMSTEC into BRICS talks was a good idea
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Economic Diplomacy | International Financial Institutions Oct 25, 2016

Inducting BIMSTEC into BRICS talks was a good idea

Inducting BIMSTEC into BRICS talks was a good idea because it meant a wider awareness and participation with India’s neighbouring countries minus Pakistan

Understanding the battle of Mosul and the impending 'demise' of the Islamic State
International Affairs | Terrorism Oct 24, 2016

Understanding the battle of Mosul and the impending 'demise' of the Islamic State

It is not possible to tell if, and how many, Indians from the Middle East have joined or shown an inclination towards the Islamic State.

Should India boycott Chinese goods?
Indian Foreign Policy | Economic Diplomacy Oct 24, 2016

Should India boycott Chinese goods?

Call to boycott Chinese goods can be taken up by civil society and leaders of business, trade and industry community in coordination with each other

Bangladesh PM’s Goa visit and Delhi-Dhaka ties
Indian Foreign Policy Oct 21, 2016

Bangladesh PM’s Goa visit and Delhi-Dhaka ties

Bangladesh has emerged as a major partner of India and South Asia, especially in pushing connectivity and development.

Paradiplomacy: Can India learn from Macau and China?
International Affairs | China Foreign Policy Oct 20, 2016

Paradiplomacy: Can India learn from Macau and China?

Paradiplomacy forms a quintessential part of the country’s foreign policy analysis in conducting international relations

India and the Budapest Convention: Why not?
Cyber Security Oct 20, 2016

India and the Budapest Convention: Why not?

So far, foreign policy considerations may have prevented India’s accession to the Budapest Convention.

Bundeswehr: Cyber security, the German way
Defence and Security | Cyber Security | Cyber and Technology Oct 20, 2016

Bundeswehr: Cyber security, the German way

There are a number of measures the Bundeswehr needs to take to fill the ranks of its planned cyber command.

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S. Paul Kapur

S. Paul Kapur

S. Paul Kapur is currently on leave from ORF and is serving as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Between 2020-2021, Mr Kapur served on the State Department’s Policy Planning Staff, ...

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S. Paul Kapur

S. Paul Kapur is currently on leave from ORF and is serving as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Between 2020-2021, Mr Kapur served on the State Department’s Policy Planning Staff, ...

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