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India’s Peacemaking: Will it work?
International Affairs | Indian Foreign Policy Sep 09, 2024

India’s Peacemaking: Will it work?

India has adopted a more proactive and less risk-averse posture of peace diplomacy, that goes beyond classical neutrality ...

Codifying ‘virtue’ and ‘vice’: Institutionalisation of the Taliban’s rule
International Affairs Sep 06, 2024

Codifying ‘virtue’ and ‘vice’: Institutionalisation of the Taliban’s rule

The recent law passed by the IEA shows the growing importance of the Vice and Virtue Ministry and reflects its need to showcase the extent of control it has over its populace ...

Coverage of India’s elections in the neighbourhood: Lessons for the future
Neighbourhood | Domestic Politics and Governance Sep 06, 2024

Coverage of India’s elections in the neighbourhood: Lessons for the future

Media houses in neighbouring countries take into account the bilateral relations and domestic developments when covering India, as evidenced by their coverage of India’s general election. ...

Reading the UAE’s outreach to the Taliban’s Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan
International Affairs | Terrorism Sep 03, 2024

Reading the UAE’s outreach to the Taliban’s Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan

The UAE’s increasing presence in Afghanistan, including acceptance of the Taliban-appointed ambassador, is not contrary to trends around the region ...

China’s Preference as the next US President: Kamala Harris?
International Affairs Sep 03, 2024

China’s Preference as the next US President: Kamala Harris?

At a time when China urgently needs a stable economic environment, Trump's return to power would be akin to a bull in a china shop ...

Mpox outbreak: An opportune moment for vaccine production for India
Healthcare Sep 03, 2024

Mpox outbreak: An opportune moment for vaccine production for India

The mpox outbreak highlights the urgent need for vaccines, with India’s BioE3 policy crucial for boosting production and supporting global health efforts ...

Undersea geopolitics and international law: Deep-sea mining in the Indo-Pacific
International Affairs Aug 31, 2024

Undersea geopolitics and international law: Deep-sea mining in the Indo-Pacific

The pursuit of critical minerals does not come at the expense of the environment; a global moratorium on deep-sea mining should be the natural course of action ...

SEBI’s reform agenda: Advancing investor protection and market integrity
Economics and Finance Aug 31, 2024

SEBI’s reform agenda: Advancing investor protection and market integrity

SEBI's new measures to curb speculative trading aim to protect investors and enhance market stability, but may initially reduce retail participation and alter trading dynamics ...

Navigating legacy: Thailand’s new PM
Neighbourhood Aug 31, 2024

Navigating legacy: Thailand’s new PM

As Paetongtarn Shinawatra starts her tenure as Thailand's Prime Minister, all eyes will be on her policies and the impact of her leadership on the future of democracy in the country ...

The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024: A city-centric analysis
Urbanisation in India | Urbanisation Aug 30, 2024

The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024: A city-centric analysis

While the Bill aims to improve disaster management through UDMAs and strengthen national and state authorities, its effectiveness is being questioned ...

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Nandan Dawda

Nandan Dawda

Dr Nandan H Dawda is a Fellow with the Urban Studies programme at the Observer Research Foundation. He has a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and pursued his Master's degree in Highway and Transportation Engineering. He successfully completed his doctoral thesis ...

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Gautam Chikermane

Gautam Chikermane is Vice President at Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi. His areas of research are grand strategy, economics, and foreign policy. He speaks to audiences across the world on the rise of India and global affairs. Books and Monographs India’s Grand ...

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