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India’s Kargil diplomacy: Strengths and limits of diplomacy in war
International Affairs Aug 06, 2024

India’s Kargil diplomacy: Strengths and limits of diplomacy in war

India's diplomatic pressure on Pakistan during the Kargil War illustrates the interconnection between diplomacy and war and how the former influences military actions and resolve conflicts ...

Bangladesh at crossroads: Export sustainability amid political unrest
International Affairs Aug 05, 2024

Bangladesh at crossroads: Export sustainability amid political unrest

The ongoing political unrest and dependence on low-value RMG exports threaten Bangladesh’s economic stability, highlighting the need for diversification and resilience ...

Breastfeeding and gender equality: Empowering women, nurturing futures
Healthcare Aug 05, 2024

Breastfeeding and gender equality: Empowering women, nurturing futures

Supporting breastfeeding through inclusive policies at work, households, and public spaces can go a long way in strengthening both families and economies ...

Incorporating “One Health” into the health-security agenda
Healthcare Aug 02, 2024

Incorporating “One Health” into the health-security agenda

A holistic One Health approach is crucial for tackling zoonotic diseases, focusing on prevention, collaboration, and innovation for better health security ...

Chinese assessment of PM Modi’s Russia visit
International Affairs Aug 02, 2024

Chinese assessment of PM Modi’s Russia visit

PM Modi’s recent visit to Russia sparked debates in China about shifting global geopolitics involving China-Russia-US, China-Russia-India, and China-US-India dynamics ...

Union Budget 2024: Evaluating fiscal policy shifts and financial market implications
Indian Economy Aug 02, 2024

Union Budget 2024: Evaluating fiscal policy shifts and financial market implications

The Budget's tax changes aim to curb speculative trading and align with economic conditions but have temporarily dampened market sentiment due to policy stability concerns ...

India’s thought-craft needs to be in tune with its statecraft
International Affairs Aug 01, 2024

India’s thought-craft needs to be in tune with its statecraft

For starters, embed geopolitics into economic policy. For desserts, craft India’s grand strategy. ...

The untapped potential of India-Estonia cyber cooperation
Cyber Security Jul 31, 2024

The untapped potential of India-Estonia cyber cooperation

India and Estonia, leading digital nations, are exploring a strategic cybersecurity partnership. Success will depend on India balancing its diplomatic relations while advancing its national interests. ...

Initial reading of Hamas political chief’s assassination in Iran
International Affairs Jul 31, 2024

Initial reading of Hamas political chief’s assassination in Iran

The assassination of the head of Hamas’s political bureau raises critical questions about Hamas’s leadership, the Gaza conflict and potential escalation, and Iran’s internal security ...

The European Parliament’s new kid on the block
International Affairs Jul 31, 2024

The European Parliament’s new kid on the block

The emergence of the new far-right Patriots for Europe (PfE) is a significant victory for Orbán, as it amplifies his influence both within the European Parliament and on the domestic front ...

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Rajoli Siddharth Jayaprakash

Rajoli Siddharth Jayaprakash

Rajoli Siddharth Jayaprakash is a Research Assistant with the ORF Strategic Studies programme, focusing on Russia's domestic politics and economy, Russia's grand strategy, and India-Russia relations.  Rajoli Siddharth is a Doctoral Candidate at the Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies, ...

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Lakshmy Ramakrishnan

Lakshmy is an Associate Fellow with ORF’s Centre for New Economic Diplomacy.  Her work focuses on the intersection of biotechnology, health, and international relations, with a specific focus on global health security, biosecurity, and diplomacy.  Lakshmy previously worked as a researcher and ...

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