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How a tiny country competes with China in honey exports
Climate, Food and Environment | International Trade and Investment Jun 10, 2024

How a tiny country competes with China in honey exports

In a world dominated by cheap and adulterated honey, New Zealand exports high-value honey. This strategy has helped them compete with China. ...

The fate of the European Green Deal
Climate, Food and Environment | Climate Change Jun 08, 2024

The fate of the European Green Deal

With the 2024 European Parliament elections taking place from 6-9 June, the fate of the European Green Deal hangs in the balance. ...

Seychelles’ calibrated approach towards maritime dependency
Defence and Security | Maritime Security Jun 07, 2024

Seychelles’ calibrated approach towards maritime dependency

Given its location and its capabilities, Seychelles is well-placed to mitigate sea-borne challenges by cooperating with major players. ...

The end of America’s Pan-Sahel vision
International Affairs Jun 07, 2024

The end of America’s Pan-Sahel vision

Does the withdrawal of the US  troops from Niger mark the end of America’s Pan-Sahel vision? ...

Securing our future through NourishNet
Sustainable Development Jun 07, 2024

Securing our future through NourishNet

By incorporating prevention, protection, participation, and policy, NourishNet tackles the interconnected challenges of food safety, security, and sustainability. ...

Reactions to Rafah: Preventing humanitarian supply chain breakdown
International Affairs | Multilateralism Jun 06, 2024

Reactions to Rafah: Preventing humanitarian supply chain breakdown

The near breakdown of humanitarian supply chains and services in Gaza merits new measures from the ICJ against Israel. ...

A singular challenge to American hegemony
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics Jun 06, 2024

A singular challenge to American hegemony

The contest between US and China-Russia alliance is heating up as the battlelines are being redrawn. However, the latter realises that in the renewed contest, it faces a far more competitive West. ...

The highs and lows of India–US convergence
International Affairs | Indian Foreign Policy Jun 06, 2024

The highs and lows of India–US convergence

The strategic convergence between India and the US might be weakening as the US increasingly focuses on the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Eurasia. ...

The Chattogram-Ranong connect: Establishing direct shipping in the Bay of Bengal
Indian Economy | Economics and Finance | Economic Diplomacy Jun 05, 2024

The Chattogram-Ranong connect: Establishing direct shipping in the Bay of Bengal

The Bay of Bengal presents an opportunity for Bangladesh and Thailand to enhance bilateral trade through their shared maritime space, making a Chattogram-Ranong connection highly beneficial. ...

AU's push for global financial reforms is a must for SDG revival
Economics and Finance | Financial Markets | International Financial Institutions Jun 05, 2024

AU's push for global financial reforms is a must for SDG revival

Massive resources are needed to realign Africa's SDGs, and the current global financial order is proving to be inadequate. The AU must boost efforts and partner with Global South countries. ...

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Soumya Bhowmick

Soumya Bhowmick

Dr. Soumya Bhowmick is a Fellow at the Centre for New Economic Diplomacy (CNED) at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF). He completed industry- endorsed Ph.D. studies at BML Munjal University as a SYLFF Research Grantee (Tokyo Foundation), focusing on inclusive ...

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Prateek Tripathi

Prateek Tripathi is an Associate Fellow  at the Centre for Security, Strategy and Technology. His work focuses on an emerging technologies and deep tech including quantum technology and AI, along with their applications to defence and security. He also works on ...

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