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Facing wars, US retrenchment, and China’s rise, the UN remains vital, but its future relevance depends on urgent reforms to adapt to a multipolar world ...
Trump’s demand to retake Bagram is more than political theatre—it revives Afghanistan’s place as a flashpoint in global rivalries and regional security. ...
The US decision to impose 100 percent tariffs on branded and patented medicines marks a sharp shift in trade policy, raising risks of higher drug prices, weakened innovation, and global supply chain disruptions. ...
Mounting trade disputes, security pressures, and political frictions under the Trump administration are forcing Indo-Pacific allies to question the US’s credibility and explore alternatives, including closer engagement with China. ...
Feminised by design, AI companions commodify intimacy and risk hardwiring gendered stereotypes into our digital lives. ...
AI chatbots, if responsibly designed and integrated into India’s tele-mental health system, can help bridge critical gaps in adolescent counselling services by widening access, safeguarding privacy, and ensuring timely escalation to human care. ...
From soil to coast, Nature-based Solutions offer a sustainable path to resilient, equitable, and productive food systems. ...
China’s new armored systems signal a shift toward lighter, networked, and drone-resilient capabilities in the PLAGF, underscoring the need for India to fast-track and adapt its FRCV and IBGs ...
Dhaka is reshaping its defence playbook—diversifying partners, cutting reliance on China, and blending imports with self-reliance. ...
Applied research and production efficiency are crucial for India to scale its semiconductor industry and achieve global competitiveness. ...
Dhaval is Senior Fellow and Vice President at Observer Research Foundation, Mumbai. His spectrum of work covers diverse topics ranging from urban renewal to international relations. He currently heads research and administrative functions at ORF Mumbai. Dhaval started his career in ...
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Shruti is an Associate Fellow at the Centre for Development Studies, Observer Research Foundation (ORF), where her research examines the intersections between policy, economic diplomacy and development, with a particular focus on how emerging economies navigate shifting geopolitical and economic ...
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