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The road to an evenly distributed TechFuture should put the needs of the Global South front and centre
Oct 17, 2021

The road to an evenly distributed TechFuture should put the needs of the Global South front and centre

Countries in the Global South are keen on leveraging cyberspace for their economic development, and thus, have a considerable interest in the security

Magnanimous machines: Why AI work should work for people and not the other way around
Oct 17, 2021

Magnanimous machines: Why AI work should work for people and not the other way around

Machine learning allows us to replicate past patterns at an astonishing rate, we should work towards not replicating past mistakes and patterns

The hunt for tech unicorns: How sovereign funds accelerate the digital economy
Oct 17, 2021

The hunt for tech unicorns: How sovereign funds accelerate the digital economy

Sovereign funds are now looking to be the next big funders of both domestic and international innovation

Facial recognition in law enforcement is the litmus test for India’s commitment to “Responsible AI for All”
Oct 17, 2021

Facial recognition in law enforcement is the litmus test for India’s commitment to “Responsible AI for All”

Responsible and ethical AI is premised on an infrastructure of trust; it is imperative that accountability and governance frameworks establish transpa

Under the Taliban bonnet: Al Qaeda—ISKP rivalry and its security implications for India
Oct 16, 2021

Under the Taliban bonnet: Al Qaeda—ISKP rivalry and its security implications for India

The victory of Taliban in Afghanistan is altering the Islamist jihad landscape, making it more complex as various actors engage in regional and strate

Afghanistan and the region’s future is tied to Hydro-Diplomacy
Oct 16, 2021

Afghanistan and the region’s future is tied to Hydro-Diplomacy

The role that water can play in the direction that the Taliban takes, be it towards Iran, Pakistan or China, cannot and must not be discounted

China and India postpone peak coal
Oct 15, 2021

China and India postpone peak coal

Coal consumption sees a resurgence as countries attempt to balance between increasing demands for energy and slow supply of renewables. A new challeng

Time to hit pause and change the rules for online gaming
Oct 14, 2021

Time to hit pause and change the rules for online gaming

As countries across the world are reconsidering laws regarding online gaming, it is only a matter of time before India also takes a closer look at the

A new edge in global stability: What does space security entail for states?
Oct 13, 2021

A new edge in global stability: What does space security entail for states?

The recent multiplication of space actors, whether States or non-government entities, as well as assets and activities, became a game-changer for law-

Can competition tools fix social media?
Oct 13, 2021

Can competition tools fix social media?

Replacing tech authoritarianism with state overreach will only exacerbate problems plaguing social media platforms

North Africa in the Indian foreign policy matrix
Oct 13, 2021

North Africa in the Indian foreign policy matrix

Taking into account their shared history of cooperating over decolonisation, India and North African nations have much potential to develop deeper rel

After Duterte: Key questions on democracy and China policy
Oct 13, 2021

After Duterte: Key questions on democracy and China policy

As the candidates of the 2022 Philippine presidential elections launch their campaigns, questions regarding democracy in the country and its sovereign

तानाशाह: संयुक्त राष्ट्र महासभा के 76वें सत्र में सोलिह का भाषण
Oct 13, 2021

तानाशाह: संयुक्त राष्ट्र महासभा के 76वें सत्र में सोलिह का भाषण

यूएनजीए की बैठक की अध्यक्षता अब्दुल्ला शाहिद ने की और उस�

चीनमधील ऊर्जासंकटांची दिशा आणि दशा
Oct 12, 2021

चीनमधील ऊर्जासंकटांची दिशा आणि दशा

कोळशाच्या तुटवड्यामुळे चीनमध्ये सध्या सुरू असलेले हे ऊ�

Carbon emission reduction: Taking stock
Oct 11, 2021

Carbon emission reduction: Taking stock

The reduction in carbon emission needs to be observed through a global perspective, as most countries have reformed the sectorial makeup of their econ

Direct air capture: Inching towards cost competitiveness?
Oct 11, 2021

Direct air capture: Inching towards cost competitiveness?

DACCS technologies can help mitigate climate crisis by reducing CO2 emission, however, there are certain limitations, therefore, these needs to be enr

RRRD scheme for the revival of discom finances: New scheme, same parameters?
Oct 09, 2021

RRRD scheme for the revival of discom finances: New scheme, same parameters?

The new RRRD scheme introduced to improve the discom sector seems to be yet another scheme in the long list of reforms that has failed to take in acco

China’s power crisis: Outrage over power outages may affect Xi’s green initiatives
Oct 09, 2021

China’s power crisis: Outrage over power outages may affect Xi’s green initiatives

If China continues to undergo a major energy crunch, its green policy might be under jeopardy

Discom reforms in India: Why the inefficiency narrative is inadequate
Oct 09, 2021

Discom reforms in India: Why the inefficiency narrative is inadequate

Despite substantial policy changes, the discom sector has not improved. Could this be chalked up to inefficiency or should political interventions be

Breakthrough in fusion energy: Is abundant low carbon energy within reach?
Oct 09, 2021

Breakthrough in fusion energy: Is abundant low carbon energy within reach?

The recent technological advancement in the energy front could translate into abundant low carbon energy supply; however, there are multiple problems

China’s BRI continues to remain popular amongst Africans despite intense backlash
Oct 09, 2021

China’s BRI continues to remain popular amongst Africans despite intense backlash

There is a growing acknowledgment that the China-funded projects are not economically viable in the long term but African nations still view China in

भारत: एक महाशक्ति या बड़ी हस्ती और वजूद वाला देश?
Oct 08, 2021

भारत: एक महाशक्ति या बड़ी हस्ती और वजूद वाला देश?

भारत का स्वभाव अंतर्मुखी व्यक्ति जैसा है.  

নেপালে কমিউনিজমের পতন
Oct 07, 2021

নেপালে কমিউনিজমের পতন

বহু দশকের মধ্যে নেপালের সবচেয়ে শক্তিশালী সরকারটিকে অন্�

India's developmental partnership in Afghanistan: Here to stay or to go?
Oct 07, 2021

India's developmental partnership in Afghanistan: Here to stay or to go?

The evolving geopolitical situation in Afghanistan has left India to reconsider its interactions with the Taliban.

UNHRC में चीन के रिकॉर्ड को लेकर श्रीलंका का बचाव किस ओर इशारा करता है?
Oct 07, 2021

UNHRC में चीन के रिकॉर्ड को लेकर श्रीलंका का बचाव किस ओर इशारा करता है?

लगता है कि श्रीलंकाई नेतृत्व  बिना तथ्य और विवरण के, जैसा �

Maldives: Solih’s address in the 76th session of the United Nation General Assembly
Oct 06, 2021

Maldives: Solih’s address in the 76th session of the United Nation General Assembly

In the UNGA meeting chaired by Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid, Maldivian President Solih made sure to cover both international and national issues i

नेपाल में कम्युनिस्ट शासन का पतन कैसे और क्यों हुआ?
Oct 06, 2021

नेपाल में कम्युनिस्ट शासन का पतन कैसे और क्यों हुआ?

किस तरह से लंबे अरसे से नेपाली सत्ता पर काबिज शक्तिशाली स�

Restoration of the Atlantic Alliance between the UK and US
Oct 05, 2021

Restoration of the Atlantic Alliance between the UK and US

After a tumultuous start with the new Biden administration over the Afghanistan crisis, the UK is back on track as it renews its alliance with the US

The growing high command culture: A challenge for inner-party democracy in India
Oct 04, 2021

The growing high command culture: A challenge for inner-party democracy in India

The balance between keeping party unity while allowing state leaders autonomy has proven to be a tricky and difficult task

India: A great power or a great presence?
Oct 02, 2021

India: A great power or a great presence?

Is India ready to enter the league of superpower nations?

Impact of gender reservation in Indian Urban Local Bodies
Oct 02, 2021

Impact of gender reservation in Indian Urban Local Bodies

There is a need to move beyond empowerment towards improving the ability of urban women to join and remain in the workforce

The 16+1 Initiative: Judged Too Quickly?
Oct 02, 2021

The 16+1 Initiative: Judged Too Quickly?

The 16+1 initiative is seen as a Chinese Trojan Horse waiting for entry into the European Union

चीन: एवरग्रैंड मामला और देश के भविष्य को लेकर शी जिनपिंग का बड़ा नज़रिया
Oct 01, 2021

चीन: एवरग्रैंड मामला और देश के भविष्य को लेकर शी जिनपिंग का बड़ा नज़रिया

शी चाहते हैं कि चीन के भावी आर्थिक विकास को रिएलिटी सेक्ट�

Oz’s choice—AUKUS and the break with Paris
Oct 01, 2021

Oz’s choice—AUKUS and the break with Paris

Australia’s decision to join the AUKUS was one meant to counter Chinese influence, even if it meant upsetting its ally France

Fintech industry: The great equaliser for women
Sep 30, 2021

Fintech industry: The great equaliser for women

The pandemic has accelerated digitalisation, which can be used as an opportunity to bridge the gender digital divide in India.

Will the ceasefire on India Pakistan border sustain?
Sep 29, 2021

Will the ceasefire on India Pakistan border sustain?

As tensions increase across the border, there is very little keeping the peace together  

Burgeoning Terrorism in Africa: A Critical Overview
Sep 28, 2021

Burgeoning Terrorism in Africa: A Critical Overview

The spillover of terrorist activity from West Asia to Africa has had devastating consequences for the continent

यमन के साथ भारत के रिश्तों की पड़ताल
Sep 28, 2021

यमन के साथ भारत के रिश्तों की पड़ताल

भारत को यमन के साथ अपने दशकों पुराने रिश्तों और लोगों से ल

Evergrande and Xi’s grand vision
Sep 27, 2021

Evergrande and Xi’s grand vision

The crisis presents Beijing with an opportunity

Tapping a disaster: Mitigating the strategic implications of Sri Lanka's economic crisis 
Sep 27, 2021

Tapping a disaster: Mitigating the strategic implications of Sri Lanka's economic crisis 

Sri Lanka’s current crisis is an opportunity for India to draw the island nation away from China

Chip-ageddon? The Race to Ace Tech Sovereignty
Sep 26, 2021

Chip-ageddon? The Race to Ace Tech Sovereignty

From Taiwan and South Korea to China and the US and EU, the race towards manufacturing semiconductor chips has only just begun

What does Sri Lanka’s defence of China’s record at UNHRC entail?
Sep 26, 2021

What does Sri Lanka’s defence of China’s record at UNHRC entail?

Sri Lankan leadership seems wanting to take on the West, not on facts and details, as listed out by the OHCHR but on ‘core principles’

Suspending Afghanistan from SAARC and international law
Sep 26, 2021

Suspending Afghanistan from SAARC and international law

Making a case for suspending Afghanistan from SAARC to prevent the crippling of the organisation