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Operational and tactical shifts: How modern wars are reshaping the battlefield
Defence and Security Jun 15, 2024

Operational and tactical shifts: How modern wars are reshaping the battlefield

The coupling of conventional and new, high-tech warfighting elements, as witnessed in recent conflicts, highlights the importance of a balanced approach that leverages the strengths of both domains. ...

What is holding back the UK-Mauritius negotiations?
International Affairs Jun 15, 2024

What is holding back the UK-Mauritius negotiations?

Despite ongoing UK-Mauritius negotiations on the Chagos question, reaching an agreement soon appears unlikely.  ...

Trump’s conviction: Test of America’s democratic resilience
International Affairs Jun 14, 2024

Trump’s conviction: Test of America’s democratic resilience

America is at a crossroads as two presidential contenders compete amidst circumstances that test the American judicial system and the depth of its democratic roots. ...

South Korea shifts focus to Africa
International Affairs | Economics and Finance Jun 14, 2024

South Korea shifts focus to Africa

While South Korea seeks to expand its presence in Africa, its pointed policies may risk it being labelled with the “neo-colonial” tag ...

Securing critical undersea infrastructure
Defence and Security | Maritime Infrastructure Jun 13, 2024

Securing critical undersea infrastructure

The challenges of disruption of critical undersea infrastructure loom large. Thus, significant emphasis needs to be placed on the security and protection of such assets. ...

Navigating India's strategic seas: The evolving role of the Navy
Defence and Security | Indian Defence Jun 13, 2024

Navigating India's strategic seas: The evolving role of the Navy

The changing geopolitical realities of the 21st century have warranted the Navy’s rising profile in India’s strategic landscape. ...

Renewables: Can they renew Indian power utilities?
Energy | Oil, Gas and Renewables Jun 13, 2024

Renewables: Can they renew Indian power utilities?

Renewable energy played a significant role in India's power sector in 2022-23, but economic and market challenges hinder its full potential ...

Navigating comprehensive sexuality education in India: Cultural sensitivities and implementation challenges
Education in India | Education Jun 12, 2024

Navigating comprehensive sexuality education in India: Cultural sensitivities and implementation challenges

To sustain Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in India, an inclusive approach prioritising community involvement, strong policy support, and technological innovation is essential ...

The myth of moderation and media freedom in Afghanistan
Neighbourhood | Terrorism Jun 12, 2024

The myth of moderation and media freedom in Afghanistan

The motivations behind the media crackdown in Afghanistan are clear—to control the narrative, silence dissent, and restrict the Afghan people's access to information ...

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Pankaj Fanase

Pankaj Fanase

Pankaj Fanase is a Doctoral scholar, CIPOD, at Jawaharlal Nehru University ...

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Pankaj Fanase

Pankaj Fanase is a Doctoral scholar, CIPOD, at Jawaharlal Nehru University ...

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