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Women’s Reservation Act: An imperative for women’s greater political participation
Gender | Law and Justice Oct 16, 2023

Women’s Reservation Act: An imperative for women’s greater political participation

Women's reservation in national and state legislatures is historic as it paves the way for much-needed political participation of women in Indian politics ...

CBDCs: Inflation control in the digital era?
Economics and Finance | International Trade and Investment | Developing and Emerging Economies Oct 16, 2023

CBDCs: Inflation control in the digital era?

The data collected through CBDCs has the potential to be paired with strict reserve requirements for commercial banks, creating a theoretical framework for inflation control ...

Water is life, water is food: Leave no one behind
Healthcare | Climate, Food and Environment | Sustainable Development | Water Oct 16, 2023

Water is life, water is food: Leave no one behind

Only by recognising the intrinsic value of water and its central role in our existence can we hope to build a more resilient and food-secure world for present and future generations ...

ASEAN Solidarity Exercise: Is it sending a strong message to China?
International Affairs | Maritime Security | China Military Oct 16, 2023

ASEAN Solidarity Exercise: Is it sending a strong message to China?

Contrary to prevailing beliefs, the ASEAN exercise was aimed at highlighting ASEAN unity and initiating maritime security collaboration among its members ...

Challenges and complexities of the Taliban’s governance
International Affairs Oct 14, 2023

Challenges and complexities of the Taliban’s governance

Over the past two years, the Taliban has faced internal power tussles and demolished key inherited institutions which has greatly impacted the Afghan society ...

Hamas-Israel war's global energy impact will depend on whether the conflict theatre widens
International Affairs | Energy | Terrorism | Climate Change Oct 13, 2023

Hamas-Israel war's global energy impact will depend on whether the conflict theatre widens

Even if there’s a ground invasion by Israel into Gaza and an extended conflict, the impact on energy prices and the resultant OPEC response would depend on the scale and reach that the conflict takes. If it remains localised without affecting major oil producers or ...

Women and water: Leveraging the potential of green jobs
Gender | Water Oct 13, 2023

Women and water: Leveraging the potential of green jobs

Many of the jobs created through large-scale programmes on water can be taken up by women as long as the skilling gap is addressed along with gender intentionality in design  ...

Deciphering North Korea’s nuclear strategy: A deceptive pursuit
International Affairs | Nuclear Security Oct 13, 2023

Deciphering North Korea’s nuclear strategy: A deceptive pursuit

Pyongyang’s nuclear strategy operates within a complex global context and carries broader implications for global security ...

Gauging the impact of India’s development partnerships abroad
Economics and Finance | Developing and Emerging Economies Oct 12, 2023

Gauging the impact of India’s development partnerships abroad

Measuring the development impacts of India’s overseas programmes is important as it can help improve its ability to deliver on the ground and maximise the value for money ...

Hydropower in India: An update
Energy Oct 12, 2023

Hydropower in India: An update

Though a market for electricity does not exist in India in the strictest sense, PHS cannot count on technical viability and environmental benefits to succeed in the longer term. ...

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Manoj Joshi

Manoj Joshi

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