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Implications of lithium reserves in Jammu and Kashmir
International Affairs Nov 15, 2023

Implications of lithium reserves in Jammu and Kashmir

As India stands at a critical juncture in harnessing the potential of its domestic lithium source, it must also set a precedent for responsibly extracting this valuable resource. ...

Bhutan’s embankment to the new world order
International Affairs | Neighbourhood | Indian Foreign Policy | China Foreign Policy Nov 14, 2023

Bhutan’s embankment to the new world order

Bhutan realises that it can no longer afford to ignore its northern neighbour and aims to swiftly resolve its border issues through diplomatic negotiations  ...

Biden-Xi meeting and the US-China calculus
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | US Foreign Policy Nov 14, 2023

Biden-Xi meeting and the US-China calculus

Given the criticality of this partnership for ensuring a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific region, India will be keenly watching the Biden-Xi meeting. ...

The Age of Unreason: Why the State Loses the Narrative War
International Affairs | Terrorism Nov 06, 2023

The Age of Unreason: Why the State Loses the Narrative War

In an age where dominating the narrative is a greater challenge than dominating the battleground, states need to transition from reactive defence to proactive engagement. ...

The nuances of Russia’s response to the Israel-Hamas War
International Affairs Oct 28, 2023

The nuances of Russia’s response to the Israel-Hamas War

Given the complexity of the current conflict between Israel and Hamas, Russia will most likely expand its diplomatic efforts to bring the tensions to an end. ...

The EU-US Summit: Where trade is messier than geopolitics
International Affairs Oct 28, 2023

The EU-US Summit: Where trade is messier than geopolitics

With elections due in 2024 in both the EU and the US, stabilising the relationship and easing lingering tensions before potential changes in leadership remain important. ...

Afghanistan in need: A devastating Earthquake and its aftershocks
International Affairs Oct 28, 2023

Afghanistan in need: A devastating Earthquake and its aftershocks

In the aftermath of consecutive earthquakes in Afghanistan, the international community’s response to appeals for funding has been tepid. ...

Moment of reckoning for India’s electric two-wheeler industry
Transportation | Energy Efficiency Oct 28, 2023

Moment of reckoning for India’s electric two-wheeler industry

India can grasp world leadership in EVs, and the opportunity is at hand. It's the right time for policymakers and the industry to embark on this path with resolute and collaborative action. ...

China-Philippines ties: Towards more escalations in the West Philippine Sea?
International Affairs Oct 25, 2023

China-Philippines ties: Towards more escalations in the West Philippine Sea?

The speed at which China has escalated its assertive manoeuvres in the West Philippine Sea aligns with the broader context of contemporary international geopolitics. ...

China’s near space technologies pose a real challenge
China Foreign Policy | Space Oct 25, 2023

China’s near space technologies pose a real challenge

In the coming years, not just China, but countries across the world will need to recognise that the future battlefield will require investment in Near Space Flight Vehicles. ...

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Prithvi Gupta

Prithvi Gupta

Prithvi works as a Junior Fellow in the Strategic Studies Programme. His research primarily focuses on analysing the geoeconomic and strategic trends in international relations. Currently, he is focusing on analysing and tracing Chinese investments under the Belt and Road ...

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James Batchik

James Batchik is an associate director at the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center, where he supports programming on the European Union, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Three Seas Initiative, and the Center’s transatlantic digital and tech portfolio. Batchik was previously an intern ...

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