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Toward a New Global Security Paradigm
Multilateralism | Climate Change Oct 23, 2024

Toward a New Global Security Paradigm

Amidst increasing global connectivity and accelerating global change, the global security framework has become insufficient, contributing to a crippling dysfunctionality in international cooperation. The current security framework, focused almost exclusively on a narrow notion of military security, is insufficient to address escalating ‘threats without enemy,’ ...

MQ-9B deal: A capacity upgrade for India-US relations
International Affairs Oct 23, 2024

MQ-9B deal: A capacity upgrade for India-US relations

The recent MQ-9B drone deal strengthens India’s ISR capabilities and fosters deeper India-US defence cooperation through enhanced technology transfer and domestic UAV development. ...

Malabar Exercise: Strengthening synergy among Quad nations
International Affairs | Maritime Security Oct 23, 2024

Malabar Exercise: Strengthening synergy among Quad nations

The Malabar Exercise is emblematic of the growing synergy among Quad countries in joint efforts towards constructing a favourable maritime security environment in the Indo-Pacific ...

Chinese drills raise tensions in the Taiwan Straits
Defence and Security | China Foreign Policy | China Military Oct 22, 2024

Chinese drills raise tensions in the Taiwan Straits

Taipei ups the ante in the narrative battle as it frames the “Taiwan vs China” clash as Taiwan resisting the expansion of authoritarianism ...

India-Canada relations: In the age of sovereignty
International Affairs Oct 22, 2024

India-Canada relations: In the age of sovereignty

The India-Canada fallout underscores shifting power dynamics, as states like India increasingly prioritize national integrity over diplomatic norms ...

Strategic stability in Southern Asia and the role of non-strategic nuclear weapons
Nuclear Security Oct 21, 2024

Strategic stability in Southern Asia and the role of non-strategic nuclear weapons

The global consensus is shifting towards the perspective that, in extremely adverse situations, the use of NSNWs is justified. Should India reevaluate its NFU policy? ...

From Gaza to Tehran: Illusions and delusions of a ‘new’ Middle East
International Affairs Oct 21, 2024

From Gaza to Tehran: Illusions and delusions of a ‘new’ Middle East

Has the backbone of Hamas broken with the death of Sinwar? Yes. Will this mean an end to resistance movements, both militant and political? Most likely not. ...

Asteroid Mining: Should India be paying attention?
Space | Artificial Intelligence Oct 21, 2024

Asteroid Mining: Should India be paying attention?

Asteroid mining presents enormous possibilities, although it is a long-term endeavour requiring massive investments. India should start laying its foundation to tap into this sector. ...

China’s Information War in Africa
International Affairs Oct 19, 2024

China’s Information War in Africa

The increasing use of information campaigns in Africa that promote a positive narrative around Chinese investments is facing growing scrutiny ...

India-Indonesia trade relations: A stocktaking
International Trade and Investment Oct 19, 2024

India-Indonesia trade relations: A stocktaking

Amid possible geopolitical disruptions, the trade relationship between India and Indonesia remains strong, although not without difficulties ...

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Shoba Suri

Shoba Suri

Dr. Shoba Suri is a Senior Fellow with ORFs Health Initiative. Shoba is a nutritionist with experience in community and clinical research. She has worked on nutrition, healthcare, infant and young child feeding, policy advocacy and assessment. Shoba is a trained Infant and ...

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Rumi Aijaz

Rumi Aijaz is Senior Fellow at ORF where he is responsible for the conduct of the Urban Policy Research Initiative. He conceived and designed the programme in 2007. Since then the programme has grown and gained recognition both in India ...

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