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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.

Mayawati the Czarina of Dalit politics; Nation awaits her next political move
Jun 14, 2019

Mayawati the Czarina of Dalit politics; Nation awaits her next political move

Mayawati’s sharp turns and twists resulted in her political success and advancement in the past primarily because her fortress of Dalit voters was i

Dealing with the Iran conundrum — The future of the nuclear non-proliferation regime
Jun 13, 2019

Dealing with the Iran conundrum — The future of the nuclear non-proliferation regime

The lack of consensus amongst key stakeholders in the nuclear non-proliferation regime has been an underlying factor in the discord that surrounds san

Why governors are more favoured than elected governments in Kashmir
Jun 13, 2019

Why governors are more favoured than elected governments in Kashmir

It is ironical that despite being an outsider the governor manages to strike a chord with the locals. What is it that the governor does right which ev

The problem with the Afghan peace process
Jun 13, 2019

The problem with the Afghan peace process

Power struggles, legitimacy crisis and improper US approach hamper the Afghan peace process.

Emerging technologies are transforming health systems in Africa
Jun 06, 2019

Emerging technologies are transforming health systems in Africa

The advances of science and technology are outpacing existing care and payment models, regulatory structures, and other governance systems.

Indian cities and air pollution
Jun 04, 2019

Indian cities and air pollution

While steps are being taken to reduce air pollution at the national and state levels, cities could improve the national performance by introducing com

SCO 2019: Opportunities and challenges for India
Jun 04, 2019

SCO 2019: Opportunities and challenges for India

SCO is a potential platform to advance India’s Connect Central Asia policy.

2019 European elections: The advent of European power?
Jun 03, 2019

2019 European elections: The advent of European power?

The pro-European majority has spoken, and it will be majoritarian in the Parliament.

Sino-Indian partnership for SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
May 31, 2019

Sino-Indian partnership for SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy

A stronger focus on SDGs in the context of soft power and trade enhancement will be one of the major drivers of Sino-Indian partnership in the near fu

The Congress Crisis: Existential challenge or battle for relevance?
May 29, 2019

The Congress Crisis: Existential challenge or battle for relevance?

The Congress is confronted with an existential crisis that on the one hand threatens to make the country’s oldest party extinct and on the other pro

Municipal finance reforms in South Africa and its applicability for India
May 27, 2019

Municipal finance reforms in South Africa and its applicability for India

It is time that India lays emphasis on changing its approach to urban governance and makes pragmatic changes in its policy books to make its cities fi

7 economic reforms that await Modi Season 2
May 24, 2019

7 economic reforms that await Modi Season 2

With Verdict 2019 giving a greater political force to Modi’s next five years, we hope some of them will make the grade, or at least, in experiential

India must use the period of relative calm to employ ‘smart power’ in Kashmir
May 23, 2019

India must use the period of relative calm to employ ‘smart power’ in Kashmir

A strong government that can think beyond petty political gains and strike an optimum balance between the deployment of hard and soft power is the nee

New socio-political churn reshaping India?
May 22, 2019

New socio-political churn reshaping India?

Four major churns are discernible with long-term impact on the future trajectory of India.

What are the chances of a coalition?
May 21, 2019

What are the chances of a coalition?

The nature and complexity of the next government would either be a confirmation of the thesis that politicians can read the pulse of the people, or th

चुनाव बाद की तस्वीर: किन गठबंधनों को मिल सकता है, सरकार बनाने का मौका?
May 21, 2019

चुनाव बाद की तस्वीर: किन गठबंधनों को मिल सकता है, सरकार बनाने का मौका?

राहुल गांधी बीएसपी प्रमुख की प्रशंसा यह भी संकेत दे रही ह�

By bailing out BEST buses of financial loss, will MCGM end up being a rich or poor dad?
May 21, 2019

By bailing out BEST buses of financial loss, will MCGM end up being a rich or poor dad?

While the financial assistance has come at a critical time and will provide BEST with the backbone to straighten itself out, it is not a panacea for i

Electoral demographic flaws may weaken realisation of SDGs in India
May 14, 2019

Electoral demographic flaws may weaken realisation of SDGs in India

If we want our federal governance structure to promote the SDGs, we must focus on the scale of geographical area of constituencies rather than only th

शहरी सहनशीलता, वो औज़ार जिसमें है शहरों को बाहरी हमलों से बचाने की ताक़त!
May 07, 2019

शहरी सहनशीलता, वो औज़ार जिसमें है शहरों को बाहरी हमलों से बचाने की ताक़त!

शहरी सहनशीलता की सबसे ख़ास बात है कि शहरी केंद्रों पर भविष�

Emerging technologies and geopolitical contestation
May 07, 2019

Emerging technologies and geopolitical contestation

The battle for setting up the 5G network has become the latest flash-point for geopolitical competition between the US and China.

An analysis of maternal health condition across parliamentary constituencies in India
May 06, 2019

An analysis of maternal health condition across parliamentary constituencies in India

The data reveals clear inequality in maternal health across parliamentary constituencies in terms of maternal mortality rate and the uptake of service

Masood Azhar: A critical look at the flawed sanctions procedure
Apr 25, 2019

Masood Azhar: A critical look at the flawed sanctions procedure

The ISIL (Da-esh) and Al Qaida sanctions committee, also known as the 1267 sanctions committee, oversees sanctions measures related to individuals, en

India’s options as US announces end of Iran waiver
Apr 24, 2019

India’s options as US announces end of Iran waiver

The United States’ decision to end waivers from Iran sanctions for countries dependent on Iranian oil poses tough political and economic questions f

बीआरआई से भारत की दूरी का औचित्य
Apr 23, 2019

बीआरआई से भारत की दूरी का औचित्य

भारत ने लगातार दूसरे बार बेल्ट एंड रोड इनिशिएटिव फोरम के �

Will governance issues influence poll outcomes in J&K?
Apr 16, 2019

Will governance issues influence poll outcomes in J&K?

Economic development is held to be synonymous with the provision of infrastructure, especially roads, hospitals and educational institutions. Job crea

बंगाल की खाड़ी का महत्व: भारत, जापान और दक्षिण पूर्व एशिया
Apr 16, 2019

बंगाल की खाड़ी का महत्व: भारत, जापान और दक्षिण पूर्व एशिया

चूंकि बंगाल की खाड़ी प्रमुख शक्ति प्रतिस्पर्धा की पृष्ठ�

The US approach to the Russian federation will not determine the interaction of New Delhi and Moscow
Apr 13, 2019

The US approach to the Russian federation will not determine the interaction of New Delhi and Moscow

Samir Saran, ORF President, spoke to Russian newspaper Izvestia on the sidelines of Valdai Club and ORF dialogue last week, on the importance of India

Financing elections in India: A scrutiny of corporate donation
Apr 09, 2019

Financing elections in India: A scrutiny of corporate donation

How are corporates/businesses funding political parties in India? Where do major political parties stand in terms of donations from corporates and bus

Can India tap into its bio-waste supply chain?
Apr 08, 2019

Can India tap into its bio-waste supply chain?

Processing bio-waste to bio-fuels and compost will enhance clean energy energy access as well as improve soil fertility.

East Africa and BIMSTEC: Aligning private sector to public health goals
Apr 08, 2019

East Africa and BIMSTEC: Aligning private sector to public health goals

Bringing Universal Health Coverage centre-stage will prove too ambitious for many countries without co-opting the private sector.

Mobile banking for universal financial inclusion in India: A translation into reality
Apr 02, 2019

Mobile banking for universal financial inclusion in India: A translation into reality

There is a strong case to be made for leveraging mobile banking systems in order to increase the quotient of financial inclusion in the country.

How electoral bonds distort India’s democracy
Mar 28, 2019

How electoral bonds distort India’s democracy

The early trends on electoral bonds suggest that the new channel would greatly undermine India’s electoral democracy by inviting unbridled corporate

वित्तीय समावेश से भारत में घट जाएगी बिजली खपत!
Mar 20, 2019

वित्तीय समावेश से भारत में घट जाएगी बिजली खपत!

भारत में उपलब्ध राज्य वार आंकड़ों के रेखीय प्रतिगमन विश्

India must take the lead in the AI norms race
Mar 20, 2019

India must take the lead in the AI norms race

As Beijing sets its sights on dominance of the seas, it is also working to enhance its deep sea capabilities through “intelligentised” (智能) mi

We cannot have a vibrant democracy without strong media
Mar 13, 2019

We cannot have a vibrant democracy without strong media

Samir Saran, President of ORF, in an interview to The Asian Age spoke about different issues including democracy, good governance, communal harmony

Non-infrastructure solutions to urban traffic congestion
Mar 08, 2019

Non-infrastructure solutions to urban traffic congestion

These solutions have greater social and economic value than any other.

Will China's debt wish topple the world economy?
Mar 06, 2019

Will China's debt wish topple the world economy?

Any ambiguity in China’s economic performance will have a seismic effect on the major financial centres across the globe.

Time for India to enhance engagement with Central Asia
Feb 27, 2019

Time for India to enhance engagement with Central Asia

A politically, geographically and economically integrated Central Asia is important for India to achieve its goal of ‘connecting’ with the region.

India’s balancing partnerships in Eurasia
Feb 27, 2019

India’s balancing partnerships in Eurasia

An interview of ORF President to the Institut Montaigne on India’s foreign policy choices, in particular relations with China, Russia and the Europe

देश में स्टार्टअप्‍स को फलने-फूलने का मौका दें
Feb 26, 2019

देश में स्टार्टअप्‍स को फलने-फूलने का मौका दें

सरकार के एंजल टैक्स नजरिए के बावजूद अब भी स्टार्टअप्स के �

Why the future looks bleak for Iran
Feb 25, 2019

Why the future looks bleak for Iran

Chinese energy majors are now importing 360,000 barrels per day, of crude oil from Iran. This is only half of what they were importing before the US p

Will the yellow vests movement spread across Europe?
Feb 22, 2019

Will the yellow vests movement spread across Europe?

The yellow vests could have more influence than expected.

Fixing man-made disasters in Indian metro cities
Feb 18, 2019

Fixing man-made disasters in Indian metro cities

India’s metros are building an unenviable reputation for themselves through a series of man-made disasters.

The PM-Kisan Scheme: Moving in the wrong direction
Feb 11, 2019

The PM-Kisan Scheme: Moving in the wrong direction

Upon close scrutiny of the scheme, an obvious question comes to the forefront: was the scheme a governance measure or political manipulation?