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SCO is not an anti-Western club. India’s presence is a guarantee against it
International Affairs May 02, 2024

SCO is not an anti-Western club. India’s presence is a guarantee against it

The SCO is critical for India to advance its priorities for peace and prosperity in its northern periphery and broader Eurasia. ...

Biden overcomes a logjam
International Affairs May 02, 2024

Biden overcomes a logjam

US Congress passes 4 crucial bills; govt keenly aware of geopolitics in Indo-Pacific. ...

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. ...

The great potential of India-Australia quantum collaboration
International Affairs Apr 30, 2024

The great potential of India-Australia quantum collaboration

This commentary provides deep insights into the rapid collaboration that is taking place between India and Australia. It also delves into its implications for the future. ...

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. ...

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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Manish Vaid

Manish Vaid is a Junior Fellow at ORF. His research focuses on energy issues, geopolitics, crossborder energy and regional trade (including FTAs), climate change, migration, New Silk Road, urbanisation and water issues. His research work has been published widely - ...

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