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Technology, Duty, and Mindfulness: A New Wave of Nationalism Engulfs Bhutan
International Affairs Oct 27, 2025

Technology, Duty, and Mindfulness: A New Wave of Nationalism Engulfs Bhutan

Bhutan is redefining its nationalism by embracing technology, mainstreaming or mandating national services, and symbolising the Gelephu Mindfulness City project. ...

Strengthening India’s Semiconductor Research Ecosystem
Developing and Emerging Economies | Cyber and Technology Oct 27, 2025

Strengthening India’s Semiconductor Research Ecosystem

While policy momentum is building, addressing the gap in patenting and research output is crucial to turn its design strength into a competitive manufacturing and innovation base ...

From Aid to Influence: India’s Pharmaceutical Footprint in South Asia
International Affairs Oct 27, 2025

From Aid to Influence: India’s Pharmaceutical Footprint in South Asia

As India’s pharma prowess grows, its South Asian neighbours walk the fine line between benefiting from humanitarian aid and enduring strategic dependence. ...

Every Teacher’s Ally: Harnessing AI for Equity and Excellence
Education Oct 24, 2025

Every Teacher’s Ally: Harnessing AI for Equity and Excellence

Teacher time is India’s scarcest educational resource. Leveraging AI as an adaptive teacher support system can sustain equity and promote excellence, particularly in resource-constrained contexts ...

Harnessing AI for Drug Discovery: The Race to Innovate and Govern
Healthcare Oct 24, 2025

Harnessing AI for Drug Discovery: The Race to Innovate and Govern

AI is transforming global drug discovery. As China races ahead and the US recalibrates, India must harness its talent and data to drive pharma innovation. ...

Latin America’s Role in Powering India’s Clean Energy Goals
International Affairs Oct 23, 2025

Latin America’s Role in Powering India’s Clean Energy Goals

As the world scrambles for lithium and copper, India’s pivot to Latin America could define the next phase of its energy transition. ...

Reclaiming Innovation: Financing India’s Startup Future from Within
Indian Economy Oct 23, 2025

Reclaiming Innovation: Financing India’s Startup Future from Within

India’s startup boom runs on foreign capital. The next decade must inculcate self-sufficiency—unlocking domestic funds to build true techno-sovereignty. ...

Strategic Intelligence Disclosure and India: The Way Forward
International Affairs Oct 22, 2025

Strategic Intelligence Disclosure and India: The Way Forward

A nuanced deployment of SID can provide significant benefits, yet in India, SID has remained piecemeal, used partially during periods of crisis rather than as part of a concerted strategy ...

Financing India’s Fight to End Tuberculosis
Healthcare Oct 22, 2025

Financing India’s Fight to End Tuberculosis

Despite progress, India’s TB response faces widening funding gaps that threaten its 2030 elimination goal, demanding stronger, sustained investment and accountability. ...

The State of Cities: Comparing India and China’s Urban Trajectories
International Affairs | Urbanisation Oct 21, 2025

The State of Cities: Comparing India and China’s Urban Trajectories

China’s centralised urban strategy has propelled its cities ahead, while India’s fragmented governance continues to slow its urban transformation. ...

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Sunaina Kumar

Sunaina Kumar

Sunaina Kumar is Director and Senior Fellow at the Centre for New Economic Diplomacy at the Observer Research Foundation. She previously served as Executive Director at Think20 India Secretariat under India’s G20 presidency. In 2024 she was awarded the Maitri ...

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Atul Kumar

Atul Kumar is a Fellow in Strategic Studies Programme at ORF. His research focuses on national security issues in Asia, China's expeditionary military capabilities, military diplomacy, and security and foreign policy. Atul is also an Associate Member at the University of ...

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