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What does the new Russian nuclear doctrine mean?
International Affairs | Nuclear Security Oct 04, 2024

What does the new Russian nuclear doctrine mean?

Putin proposed updates to Russia’s nuclear doctrine and military policy, citing new threats. While there are adjustments made, they do not signify a radical departure from previous doctrines ...

Does the Quad have a security agenda?
International Affairs | Maritime Security Oct 04, 2024

Does the Quad have a security agenda?

A close examination of the Quad's evolving maritime security efforts suggests that it would be premature to dismiss the group's gradually refined security approach ...

The corporatisation of Indian microfinance and its impact
Indian Economy | Economics and Finance Oct 04, 2024

The corporatisation of Indian microfinance and its impact

The RBI has periodically enforced certain regulations to simplify microfinance operations and guarantee customer protection. ...

Ruto’s Kenya: A test for US foreign policy
International Affairs | US Foreign Policy Oct 04, 2024

Ruto’s Kenya: A test for US foreign policy

The recent uprising, coupled with the Kenyan government’s authoritarian response under Ruto, has prompted the US to change its Kenya strategy ...

Pod taxis in Mumbai’s BKC
Urbanisation | Transportation Oct 03, 2024

Pod taxis in Mumbai’s BKC

While the MMRDA envisioned the Bandra Kurla Complex as a robust, well-structured entity, there is a critical need for connecting transportation arteries, resulting in significant mobility challenges ...

Busting the myth of jobless growth: Insights from data, theory, and logic
Indian Economy | Development | Economics and Finance Oct 02, 2024

Busting the myth of jobless growth: Insights from data, theory, and logic

India's growth has generated jobs, as evidenced by the positive correlation between rising employment and increased consumption, challenging the narrative of “jobless growth” ...

Lunar atomic power: Courtesy India's BRICS proposal
International Affairs | Nuclear Security | BRICS Oct 02, 2024

Lunar atomic power: Courtesy India's BRICS proposal

India's vision for the BRICS Space Exploration Consortium seems to be materialising, as Rosatom hints at a joint endeavour between countries to deploy micro modular reactors  on the Moon. ...

Sino-Indian boundary row: Caution in the face of optimism
International Affairs Oct 01, 2024

Sino-Indian boundary row: Caution in the face of optimism

The optimism surrounding negotiations between New Delhi and Beijing seems premature, as disengagement acts as a temporary fix rather than a true return to the previous status quo ...

K-defence diplomacy: South Korea’s pivot to Europe
International Affairs Oct 01, 2024

K-defence diplomacy: South Korea’s pivot to Europe

As Europe faces increasing defence needs, South Korea has emerged as a key supplier, establishing itself as a reliable partner in European defence cooperation ...

Hassan Nasrallah: Between politics, terrorism, and grey areas of the Middle East
International Affairs Oct 01, 2024

Hassan Nasrallah: Between politics, terrorism, and grey areas of the Middle East

Nasrallah's death, chief of Hezbollah, is bound to have a profound impact, raising significant questions about the group's future ...

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Sayantan Haldar

Sayantan Haldar

Sayantan Haldar is a Research Assistant at ORF’s Strategic Studies Programme. At ORF, Sayantan’s research focuses on Maritime Studies. He is interested in questions of geopolitics, maritime security, and regionalism in the Indian Ocean.  Sayantan is a doctoral candidate at the ...

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Sreeparna Banerjee

Sreeparna Banerjee is an Associate Fellow in the Strategic Studies Programme. Her work focuses on the geopolitical and strategic affairs concerning two Southeast Asian countries, namely Myanmar and Thailand. Her primary focus is on the Rohingya issue within the Bay of ...

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