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Gender representation in biosecurity leadership
Gender Sep 13, 2024

Gender representation in biosecurity leadership

Closing the gender gap in biosecurity leadership is vital for crafting policies that address women's unique vulnerabilities and contributions in the face of biological threats ...

Power play: India’s energy diplomacy in the neighbourhood
Neighbourhood | Energy | Economic Diplomacy | Energy Security Sep 12, 2024

Power play: India’s energy diplomacy in the neighbourhood

By investing in regional energy infrastructure and fostering interdependence, India aims to underpin economic growth, counterbalance China's influence, and enhance its global standing ...

Counterintelligence inevitable to defend India’s innovation ecosystem
Defence and Security | Developing and Emerging Economies | Internal Security Sep 11, 2024

Counterintelligence inevitable to defend India’s innovation ecosystem

In the face of 2.5 front war, India should bolster the research and industrial security of its maturing innovation ecosystem ...

South Korean shipbuilding: Capabilities, competition, and constraints
International Affairs Sep 11, 2024

South Korean shipbuilding: Capabilities, competition, and constraints

South Korea has emerged as a significant player in shipbuilding holding the fort in the face of increasing competition from China ...

Where is India’s new National Water Policy?
Water Sep 11, 2024

Where is India’s new National Water Policy?

The new water governance paradigm articulated in the new national water policy is ” delineated by a multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder approach to water management ...

Prioritising non-motorised transport in India
Urbanisation in India | Urbanisation | Transportation Sep 10, 2024

Prioritising non-motorised transport in India

A strategic shift towards non-motorised transport would not only mitigate the current issues associated with the excessive use of private vehicles, but also foster the development of more sustainable, inclusive, and liveable urban environments ...

The UK: Still a soft power superpower?
International Affairs Sep 10, 2024

The UK: Still a soft power superpower?

A stagnant economy, Brexit, budget cuts, and a renewed global focus on hard security have brought about a decrease in the UK’s soft power capabilities ...

Prioritising deterrence in India’s national security plans
Nuclear Security Sep 10, 2024

Prioritising deterrence in India’s national security plans

In a rapidly intensifying geopolitical environment in the Indian Ocean, deterrence is seen as vital in ensuring the enduring security of maritime interests ...

As it completes five years, it’s time to take the IPOI to the next level
International Affairs Sep 09, 2024

As it completes five years, it’s time to take the IPOI to the next level

While progress under the IPOI pillars has been varied, it has been a useful umbrella concept for the promotion of maritime cooperation ...

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Girish Luthra

Girish Luthra

Vice Admiral Girish Luthra is Distinguished Fellow at Observer Research Foundation, Mumbai. He is Former Commander-in-Chief of Western Naval Command, and Southern Naval Command, Indian Navy. A Navigation and Direction specialist, he has commanded frontline warships, including aircraft carrier INS ...

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Shivam Shekhawat

Shivam Shekhawat is a Junior Fellow with ORF’s Strategic Studies Programme. Her research focuses primarily on India’s neighbourhood- particularly tracking the security, political and economic developments in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nepal. Shivam graduated with a MSc in History of International Relations ...

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