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Artificial Intelligence in military operations: Where does India stand?
Aug 02, 2019

Artificial Intelligence in military operations: Where does India stand?

Policymakers must have a sound understanding of the objectives that AI seeks to achieve in the strategic context of India to disseminate artificial in

Indo-Pacific: Ancient waters and emerging geometries
Aug 01, 2019

Indo-Pacific: Ancient waters and emerging geometries

With Beijing stepping up naval shipbuilding in recent years — including aircraft carriers — it seems the PLAN is intent on increasing strategic re

The India–US trade dispute and India’s evolving geopolitical role
Aug 01, 2019

The India–US trade dispute and India’s evolving geopolitical role

While the strategic partnership between the United States and India remains robust, some analysts see the relationship as becoming significantly strai

50 साल बाद भी देश चुका रहा है बैंकों के राष्ट्रीयकरण की गलती
Jul 31, 2019

50 साल बाद भी देश चुका रहा है बैंकों के राष्ट्रीयकरण की गलती

यह बात ठीक है कि बैंकों का 50 साल पहले राष्ट्रीयकरण नहीं हो�

Despite improvement in situation, the Government of India should tread cautiously in J&K
Jul 31, 2019

Despite improvement in situation, the Government of India should tread cautiously in J&K

Although statistics and the mood on the ground do reflect considerable progress, bringing normalcy back to the Valley remains an elusive goal.

Broadening the notion of ‘peace’ in conflict ridden Kashmir
Jul 30, 2019

Broadening the notion of ‘peace’ in conflict ridden Kashmir

With over 415,000 Kashmiri civilians meeting the diagnostic criteria for a major depressive disorder, interventions aimed at improving mental health i

New geographies are transcending old divides
Jul 26, 2019

New geographies are transcending old divides

In a world buffeted by multiple headwinds, it appears that we have a dearth of progressive leadership. How can individuals and institutions rise abo

Utkrisht Development Impact Bond: A solution for financing maternal health
Jul 26, 2019

Utkrisht Development Impact Bond: A solution for financing maternal health

Given the fiscal constraints confronting government agencies — the DIB opens up an alternative, valuable window of opportunity.

The future of work: Earning to live vs. living to earn
Jul 26, 2019

The future of work: Earning to live vs. living to earn

Government regulations will continue to play a crucial role in building an enabling environment for the intersection of free-market jobs and technolog

Brazil, BRICS and Bolsonaro: A once fast-growing BRIC nation is now the weakest BRIC in the wall
Jul 26, 2019

Brazil, BRICS and Bolsonaro: A once fast-growing BRIC nation is now the weakest BRIC in the wall

Politically, Brazil is going through a seminal moment, which could be heading for an ugly turn.

Will PM Abe’s mission succeed, after failing to secure required strength in upper house?
Jul 25, 2019

Will PM Abe’s mission succeed, after failing to secure required strength in upper house?

In the midst of various diplomatic engagements, Abe will find it hard to take up the issue of constitutional amendment.

Is Indo-Pacific a viable geostrategic project?
Jul 25, 2019

Is Indo-Pacific a viable geostrategic project?

The Belt and Road Initiative and the “free and open” Indo-Pacific are competing initiatives. However, the real choice will be made by developing s

Making quality healthcare accessible in South Africa
Jul 24, 2019

Making quality healthcare accessible in South Africa

In the current economic climate, making a positive social impact in a developing country is not for the faint-hearted.

Maldives: India catching up on tourism, China will still remain a ‘monumental’ development partner
Jul 24, 2019

Maldives: India catching up on tourism, China will still remain a ‘monumental’ development partner

Observers of the Maldivian scene have been noticing a steep increase in tourism-related reportage targeting the Indian holidaymakers.

Family planning as a human right: The way forward
Jul 19, 2019

Family planning as a human right: The way forward

Family planning programmes should be holistic in understanding socio-cultural constraints and responding to diverse needs across different regions of

The Kulbhushan Jadhav verdict: A certain win, with uncertain outcomes
Jul 19, 2019

The Kulbhushan Jadhav verdict: A certain win, with uncertain outcomes

Jadhav’s case is a resounding victory for India and provides clarity to a country’s obligations under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.

70 Policies — Nationalisation of Banks, 1969
Jul 19, 2019

70 Policies — Nationalisation of Banks, 1969

“Nationalisation,” Indira Gandhi proclaimed, “is necessary for the speedy achievement of these objectives.”

Narendra Modi and India’s new climate change norms
Jul 18, 2019

Narendra Modi and India’s new climate change norms

At the start of the republic, India found a normative voice on the global stage through its moral stand against colonialism. Now a rising India needs

The rising India on the rise in China’s diplomacy
Jul 18, 2019

The rising India on the rise in China’s diplomacy

‘Neighbourhood diplomacy’ has been prioritised for a long time by China, manifesting in the famous framework that big powers are the key; the peri

India’s development partnership with Nepal: The paradigm shift and future prospects
Jul 15, 2019

India’s development partnership with Nepal: The paradigm shift and future prospects

While development cooperation has a crucial role in shaping political relations between countries, political relations should not undermine the effect

Indoor air pollution — A challenge for India
Jul 12, 2019

Indoor air pollution — A challenge for India

Complete transition towards clean cooking fuels has a long journey to cover.

Budget 2019: Mobilising investment by open capital account and constrained fiscal policy a risky gamble
Jul 12, 2019

Budget 2019: Mobilising investment by open capital account and constrained fiscal policy a risky gamble

The attempt to woo FIIs and FPIs may look like an innovative step to mobilise investment from abroad, yet this is a gamble which may or may not pay of

Mumbai’s annual tryst with deluge
Jul 12, 2019

Mumbai’s annual tryst with deluge

The consequences of reckless urban planning in Mumbai — earlier intermittent — have now aggravated.

Azerbaijan: A key piece in the shifting puzzle of America’s strategic alliances
Jul 11, 2019

Azerbaijan: A key piece in the shifting puzzle of America’s strategic alliances

Trump’s recent letters are unmistakable signs of his administration’s growing embrace of Azerbaijan as a centerpiece of its strategy — from Euro

AI policy analysis: AIDP of China vs. India’s NITI Aayog AI policy paper
Jul 10, 2019

AI policy analysis: AIDP of China vs. India’s NITI Aayog AI policy paper

Tighter collaboration between private, government, nonprofits and educational institutes will be the key to India’s development of new-age technolog

Amidst US-China standoff Huawei battles for survival
Jul 09, 2019

Amidst US-China standoff Huawei battles for survival

As the conflict over Huawei persists, allegations and counter-allegations from all sides are flying in different directions.

Libya in Turmoil: Khalifa Haftar and foreign powers
Jul 09, 2019

Libya in Turmoil: Khalifa Haftar and foreign powers

The threat of Islamist groups has apparently bolstered Haftar’s push against the UN recognised Government of National Accord.

“Not many nations get a second chance at democracy”: Mohamed Nasheed
Jul 09, 2019

“Not many nations get a second chance at democracy”: Mohamed Nasheed

“We will have to renegotiate loans with China, they have to understand it is not commercial,” said Mohamed Nasheed.

Trump's peace deal failed even before taking off
Jul 08, 2019

Trump's peace deal failed even before taking off

Arab businessmen may begin openly conducting business with Israel, thus recognising its existence and acknowledging Israel as a state which has thus f

Budget of small things that contributes to the government’s larger $5 trillion narrative
Jul 05, 2019

Budget of small things that contributes to the government’s larger $5 trillion narrative

Sitharaman’s Budget seeks to inject efficiencies into the regulatory system.

The BEST chance
Jul 05, 2019

The BEST chance

A slew of reforms announced for Mumbai’s public transport buses can potentially change BEST’s fortunes, but doubts prevail.

Russia-Pakistan relations and its impact on India
Jul 03, 2019

Russia-Pakistan relations and its impact on India

Pakistan, which has seen military assistance from US frozen during the Trump administration and a worsening of overall ties, has been eager to embrace

The Politics of Aid in Afghanistan
Jul 02, 2019

The Politics of Aid in Afghanistan

The Afghans need to pick up the spade and start doing their own digging — they must come out of the war economy mindset that facilitates aid money p

India-US relations: Too big to fail
Jun 29, 2019

India-US relations: Too big to fail

A new desire to cut down the “noise” about disputes was clearly visible on both the sides.

G20 countries’ agreement promises to trip the tech giants
Jun 27, 2019

G20 countries’ agreement promises to trip the tech giants

Enforcement of the G20 agreement shall see stringent rules in order to contain the situation of tax avoidance.

Piracy is back to infest West African waters, but what’s driving it?
Jun 25, 2019

Piracy is back to infest West African waters, but what’s driving it?

What makes the waters of the Gulf of Guinea vulnerable to piracy?

One Nation, One Poll: Points and counterpoints
Jun 24, 2019

One Nation, One Poll: Points and counterpoints

In a first past the post electoral system, holding of simultaneous elections is full of contradictions. Many constitutional changes are imperative to

Is Pakistan an unviable state? A numerical investigation
Jun 21, 2019

Is Pakistan an unviable state? A numerical investigation

For now, Pakistan is banking upon its time tested modus operandi of tiding over the immediate crisis by giving in to whatever is demanded of it, and t

Abe’s difficult role in the US-Iran tangle
Jun 21, 2019

Abe’s difficult role in the US-Iran tangle

In trying to maintain a strategic alliance with the US and the Middle East, Japan seems to be standing at a crossroad.

Will Manmohan Singh once again succeed in making a comeback to Politics?
Jun 20, 2019

Will Manmohan Singh once again succeed in making a comeback to Politics?

In the present day Congress, there is a near consensus that Manmohan Singh is a politician among politicians.

दिल्ली में वायु प्रदूषण: नीतियां, जनता और लोगों के बीच बसी आम धारणा
Jun 19, 2019

दिल्ली में वायु प्रदूषण: नीतियां, जनता और लोगों के बीच बसी आम धारणा

‘द ग्रेट स्मॉग ऑफ़ इंडिया’ नाम की किताब के लेखकों ने दावा

The Indian pharma industry can do better than conspiracy theories and ad-hominem attacks
Jun 19, 2019

The Indian pharma industry can do better than conspiracy theories and ad-hominem attacks

In a country like India, where systems to study and document long term effects of poor quality medicines are sparse at best, addressing structural iss

Our digital future holds the key to urban sustainability and resilience
Jun 18, 2019

Our digital future holds the key to urban sustainability and resilience

The increasing integration of sensors, big data and connected devices is creating an information-rich urban environment, that — if leveraged properl