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Atithi Devo Bhava?
International Affairs | Indian Foreign Policy | Economic Diplomacy Sep 13, 2023

Atithi Devo Bhava?

This issue brief analyses recent reforms of the Indian tourist visa process, addresses shortcomings and suggests ways in which to make the e-tourist visa effectively benefit the Indian economy. ...

An ‘India Exception’ and India-US Partnership on Climate Change
International Affairs | Indian Foreign Policy | US Foreign Policy | Energy | Climate Change | Coal | Energy Efficiency Sep 13, 2023

An ‘India Exception’ and India-US Partnership on Climate Change

The authors propose an 'India exception' in global climate talks as the only realistic pathway to a global climate deal, which could also be a key tool in cementing stronger ties between India and the US, two critical actors in the evolving international order. ...

Capital Flows in the Quantitative Easing Era: Building Resilience in Emerging Economies
Economics and Finance | Financial Markets Sep 13, 2023

Capital Flows in the Quantitative Easing Era: Building Resilience in Emerging Economies

This paper highlights the risks that emerging economies are exposed to given the extended use of Unconventional Monetary Policies in advanced economies. It also explores how financial resilience of emerging economies can be increased to ensure stable economic growth. ...

Gender and Identity on Social Media
Domestic Politics and Governance | Development | Gender | Media and Internet | GENDER ISSUES | Sustainable Development | Media | Social Inclusion Sep 13, 2023

Gender and Identity on Social Media

This Issue Brief looks at the world of digital spaces and analyses issues such as the politics of silencing women; propriety; and health and gender-specific vulnerabilities. ...

The Changing Contours of Regionalism and Multilateralism in a Globalised World
International Affairs | Multilateralism Sep 12, 2023

The Changing Contours of Regionalism and Multilateralism in a Globalised World

This issue brief looks at the trends of regionalism and multilateralism, their importance and evolution in an age of problems without borders that require regional or global solutions. ...

Taliban 2.0: Stronger or Moving Towards Fragmentation?
International Affairs | Terrorism Sep 07, 2023

Taliban 2.0: Stronger or Moving Towards Fragmentation?

Two years after the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, the debates around whether the group remains intact or has become divided have surfaced once again. In the immediate aftermath of the fall of Kabul in August 2021, there were speculations that the country could ...

The 20th Party Congress and China’s New Roadmap
International Affairs | Artificial Intelligence Aug 28, 2023

The 20th Party Congress and China’s New Roadmap

The 20th Party Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in October 2022 and the subsequent leadership reshuffle gave a new mandate to a ruling elite that will sit at the helm till 2027. It happened at a time when the CPC is facing ...

Post-Election Challenges for the New Government in Kabul
International Affairs | Neighbourhood Aug 23, 2023

Post-Election Challenges for the New Government in Kabul

This issue brief explores the prospects and problems for the new government in Afghanistan with respect to: the two new leaders and their respective positions; the Taliban; and the regional countries China, India, Iran and Pakistan. ...

Six Years after Mumbai: The LeT Threat
International Affairs | Defence and Security | Terrorism | Media and Internet | Cyber Security | Internal Security Aug 23, 2023

Six Years after Mumbai: The LeT Threat

This issue brief examines what is little known about the Lashkar-e-Tayyeba (LeT) to underline the threat it continues to pose to India and the world six years after the Mumbai attacks. ...