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Structural transformation driving services-led employment generation in India
Indian Economy | Skilling May 01, 2024

Structural transformation driving services-led employment generation in India

India needs to recalibrate its strategies and adopt a holistic approach that bridges the gap between traditional sectors like manufacturing and emerging sectors like new-age services ...

America’s déjà vu moment
International Affairs May 01, 2024

America’s déjà vu moment

As the Biden administration grapples with the intricate interplay of domestic pressures and international obligations, particularly in the midst of an election year, there is a palpable sense of urgency to confront a myriad of challenges. ...

After Gaza, backsliding of counter-terrorism narrative
International Affairs | Terrorism Apr 30, 2024

After Gaza, backsliding of counter-terrorism narrative

Counter-terror narratives are backsliding, and this trend needs to be arrested as a compromise with a section of these groups becomes an acceptable way out. ...

Blue foods for improved nutrition
Climate, Food and Environment Apr 30, 2024

Blue foods for improved nutrition

Blue food carries significant potential for bolstering global food security and sustainability by leveraging the abundance of marine resources. ...

Building a regional disaster relief strategy for the Bay of Bengal region
Indian Foreign Policy | Development Apr 29, 2024

Building a regional disaster relief strategy for the Bay of Bengal region

Rather than relying on a single nation to handle the majority of HADR engagements in the Bay of Bengal region, a unified regional approach should be embraced. ...

Foreign Policy Contestation and Indian Democracy
International Affairs Apr 26, 2024

Foreign Policy Contestation and Indian Democracy

As a rising India engages the world with confidence in an increasingly challenging environment, informed contestations on foreign policy should be the norm. ...

Why restoring democracy in Guinea is important
International Affairs Apr 25, 2024

Why restoring democracy in Guinea is important

With growing political instability and economic crisis in Guinea, the likelihood of Guinea joining the Alliance of Sahel States appears to be high ...

Household consumption expenditure in India: A small share for energy
Energy Apr 25, 2024

Household consumption expenditure in India: A small share for energy

In India, expenditure on energy grew faster than expenditure on food and non-food expenditure. This could either mean energy prices increased or that households are consuming more energy ...

India’s Place in Australia’s National Defense Strategy 2024
International Affairs | Defence and Security Apr 24, 2024

India’s Place in Australia’s National Defense Strategy 2024

The pace of growth in the Australia-India strategic relationship is quite impressive, but New Delhi’s hesitance on hard security issues may hamper further developments. ...

Ukraine has got another lifeline but it may be clutching at straws
International Affairs Apr 24, 2024

Ukraine has got another lifeline but it may be clutching at straws

A new US aid package for Kyiv can’t mask the fact that its American support has been wearing out ...

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Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy

Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy

Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy is an Associate Fellow with ORFs Strategic Studies Programme. He focuses on broader strategic and security related-developments throughout the South Asian region with a specific interest in Sri Lanka The Maldives and Bhutan. Aditya graduated with a MSc ...

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Shrushti Jaybhaye

Shrushti Jaybhaye is a Research Intern at the Observer Research Foundation ...

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