Featured

How the Taliban is navigating the war in Gaza
International Affairs May 06, 2024

How the Taliban is navigating the war in Gaza

Despite the public position taken by the Taliban on the war in Gaza, its response has remained largely muted. ...

The limits of a perceived no-limits partnership
China Foreign Policy May 04, 2024

The limits of a perceived no-limits partnership

Could the refusal of Chinese banks to process payments in Rubles or China's reliance on alternative trade routes that circumvent Russia be considered elements of a no-limits partnership? ...

Raisi in Pakistan and the revival of 'pipe' dreams
International Affairs May 04, 2024

Raisi in Pakistan and the revival of 'pipe' dreams

Almost two months after ties between the two neighbours plummeted to a new low, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, was in Pakistan for a three day trip. ...

The two major 2024 election manifestos and what they have to say for cities
National Politics May 04, 2024

The two major 2024 election manifestos and what they have to say for cities

Both manifestos have made laudable assertions regarding city problems, however, the issues of the financial domain of ULBS and certain pending urban reforms are yet to be addressed. ...

China and the UN: Investigating multilateral bureaucracy
International Affairs May 04, 2024

China and the UN: Investigating multilateral bureaucracy

A focus on UN 2.0 and bureaucratic cushioning from state influence need to be high on the agenda of the Summit of the Future as allegations of countries influencing multilateral organisations have surfaced ...

Promoting investment in space matters, but having a law matters more
Space May 03, 2024

Promoting investment in space matters, but having a law matters more

India’s liberalised 100-percent FDI policy in the space sector will struggle without a national space law. ...

The great American divide
International Affairs May 03, 2024

The great American divide

The American political landscape has been witnessing a great divide due to the growing immigration problem and the US’ support to ongoing wars. ...

Sustainable finance bonds: The emerging face of finance
Economics and Finance | International Financial Institutions May 03, 2024

Sustainable finance bonds: The emerging face of finance

While sustainable development and green growth are replacing conventional notions of economic growth and development, conventional finance is being replaced by sustainable finance. ...

Chinese BRI ambitions in Europe hinge on the Caucasus
International Affairs | China Foreign Policy | China Military May 02, 2024

Chinese BRI ambitions in Europe hinge on the Caucasus

The EU must capitalise on TITR’s development to assert its position as a dominant geoeconomic power in the region and curb China’s influence. ...

The gendered impact of heatwaves and water crisis in India
Climate, Food and Environment | Water May 02, 2024

The gendered impact of heatwaves and water crisis in India

The gendered impacts of heatwaves and water scarcity in India underscore the urgent need for comprehensive strategies that prioritise the well-being and empowerment of women and girls. ...

Contributors

Ayjaz Wani

Ayjaz Wani

Ayjaz Wani (Phd) is a Fellow in the Strategic Studies Programme at ORF. Based out of Mumbai, he tracks China’s relations with Central Asia, Pakistan and the Uyghur Muslim minorities of China’s Xinjiang province. In addition, Dr Wani tracks India-Central Asia ...

Read More + Debosmita Sarkar

Debosmita Sarkar

Debosmita Sarkar is a Junior Fellow with the SDGs and Inclusive Growth programme at the Centre for New Economic Diplomacy at Observer Research Foundation, India. She holds an MA in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University, India, with specialisations in macroeconomic ...

Read More +