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Narrow the Open Standards debate
Jun 24, 2012

Narrow the Open Standards debate

No one knows what an Open Standard is. If we don't define it explicitly in time, India's ambitious digital governance plans will surely derail.

NASA Chief in India: Big Fillip to India-US Space Agenda
Dec 11, 2023

NASA Chief in India: Big Fillip to India-US Space Agenda

There appears to be a near perfect alignment of the stars for the Indian and U.S. space agencies to collaborate under.

Nasheed Govt did not show courage to follow democracy
Jul 04, 2012

Nasheed Govt did not show courage to follow democracy

Maldives Dhivehi Rayyethunge Party (DRP) chief, Mr. Thasmeen Ali, has said that the first government under the new Constitution, the government of President Nasheed, did not display courage and patience to follow the path of democratic governance.

Natasha Jha Bhaskar

Natasha Jha Bhaskar is General Manager of Newland Global Group a leading corporate advisory firm specialising in the IndiaAustralia space based in Sydney. Natasha has twelve years of experience in the Indian Parliament in policy analysis communication - advocacy of important central government policies which are of national and international relevance. She has had excellent and deep exposure to the Indian legislative process. She has engaged with different levels of government to study efficient governance and delivery models strategy and implementation plans for building human capital. She has been part of Indian Parliament delegations to national and international conferences (SAARC ASEAN BRICS National Legislators Conference). She has previously been awarded by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and has also worked on a research project with the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). Natasha pursued her MA in Public Policy as a Commonwealth Broadcast Scholar with her thesis on the impact of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA). She has traveled widely in India and has studied the implementation challenges of various Indian government policies in depth.Natasha's current work focuses on understanding the dynamic Indian policy landscape following industry trends across diverse sectors matching Indias priorities with Australias competitive advantages. A major focus of her work is also on changing the narrative around India based on facts and realities which is otherwise based on anecdotal assumptions and prejudiced generalisations. Natasha is a regular contributor for think tanks and publications (the Lowy Institutes Interpreter UK based India Inc. Business Today Yojana Channel News Asia CUTS Washington among others) and is a frequent commentator on India - Australia bilateral issues (SBS Australia Australian Financial Review ABC News Sky News etc.). She is Influencer Australia for Womennovator Global 2019 (supported by Indian Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Confederation Of Women Entrepreneurs (COWE) and UN Women) Deliberative Democratic Exchange Fellow 2019 (Kettering Foundation Ohio USA). Natasha won the Young Professional of the Year Award at the 2019 India Australia Business and Community Awards (IABCA).

Nation States, Islamic States and Caliphates
Jul 15, 2014

Nation States, Islamic States and Caliphates

Do all states with Muslim majority have to be Islamic? Not necessarily, if you go by the examples of Indonesia, Malaysia and Bangladesh. This points to one simple conclusion: if a country has a democratic polity, it is less likely to be Islamic.

National Approach to Naxal Issue Needed
Sep 14, 2005

National Approach to Naxal Issue Needed

The reluctance of, and inordinate delay by, the Union Government, to evolve a national approach and policy to tackle Naxalites of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is, indeed, baffling. Meanwhile, the Maoists¿ daring attacks, lethality, presence and influence have rapidly been rising; also, there is marked shift in their method of attack.

National digital economy strategies: A survey of Africa
Jul 26, 2019

National digital economy strategies: A survey of Africa

Developing national digital strategies has become crucial for all countries, especially for developing nations. African countries, in particular, must find a niche in the global digital economy to accelerate inclusive social and economic development using technology. This brief compares the national digital strategies of 17 African countries and analyses them based on the typology of the relationship between state and society in the context of th

National discourse needed on LEMOA
Sep 20, 2016

National discourse needed on LEMOA

There are no free lunches in international politics. LEMOA is thus a 'fair' exchange for the US backing India on civil nuclear deal.

National security is about politics
Apr 29, 2019

National security is about politics

National security has always been a part of national politics. What has changed is only the way this issue is now playing out in the public domain.

National Security: The Need for a Doctrine
Feb 10, 2014

National Security: The Need for a Doctrine

Many strategic analysts in India have suggested that the country evolve a national security doctrine to guide its armed forces and governmental system in dealing with matters relating to national security. The Observer Research Foundation took the initiative to examine the issue in its entirety. This report details the outcome of a discussion amongst the country's noted security experts.

National sovereignty and international law
Dec 08, 2020

National sovereignty and international law

You would say that Trudeau was ‘playing politics’ and that his remarks are really addressed to the Sikh community of Canada. So what’s the problem? After all, did not our Prime Minister undertake major political rallies in the US? In the Houston ‘Howdy Modi’ rally last year, US President Donald Trump himself participated, uncharacteristically playing second fiddle, all because he, like all democratic politicians, likes votes.

National stakeholder dialogue on India's 'INDCs
May 07, 2015

National stakeholder dialogue on India's 'INDCs

Only a small trickle of INDCs has been submitted by other countries. So there isn't much by way of international examples for India to consider. The EU has said it will reduce its carbon emissions by 40% by 2030. Mexico has submitted both conditional and unconditional INDCs.

Nationalism in Pakistan: Dimensions of Failure
Jun 15, 2011

Nationalism in Pakistan: Dimensions of Failure

Pakistan has for long been grappling with several fundamental problems without any visible signs of overcoming them. Its economic, social and political indicators are amongst the lowest in the world. In its conflicts with India, which it perceives as its sworn enemy, all its tactics have proven to be of insignificant success, as has its intrusive attempts to control Kabul so as to gain strategic depth in Afghanistan. The successive governments' m

NATO arrives in Kashmir
Oct 28, 2005

NATO arrives in Kashmir

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) announced over the weekend a major airlift of relief supplies for Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.

NATO at a crossroads: new purpose, fresh challenges
Jul 17, 2024

NATO at a crossroads: new purpose, fresh challenges

NATO is at a crossroads. While it may have found an immediate purpose in responding to Russia, its challenges extend beyond Moscow.

NATO vs Russia: क्‍या परमाणु युद्ध की ओर बढ़ रहा है यूक्रेन संकट?
Oct 03, 2022

NATO vs Russia: क्‍या परमाणु युद्ध की ओर बढ़ रहा है यूक्रेन संकट?

नाटो ने भी पुतिन को ललकारा है. NATO का कहना है कि वह एक इंच जमीन भी रूस के पास नहीं रहने देगा. इसके लिए चाहे जिस स्‍तर पर जाना पड़ा. ऐसे में सवाल है कि क्‍या इस युद्ध का रास्‍ता परमा

NATO आणि पुन्हा युतीचे राजकारण
Oct 20, 2023

NATO आणि पुन्हा युतीचे राजकारण

चीनच्या दृष्टीने युरोपीय गटाचे राजकारण यावेळी इंडो-पॅसिफिकपर्यंत विस्तारू शकणार आहे.

NATO समिट 2022 अमेरिकेवरील अवलंबित्व कमी करण्यावर फोकस
Apr 25, 2023

NATO समिट 2022 अमेरिकेवरील अवलंबित्व कमी करण्यावर फोकस

NATO समिट 2022 चा मुख्य फोकस अमेरिकेवरील अवलंबित्व कमी करण्याबरोबरच नाटोच्या पलीकडे असलेले संबंध वैविध्यपूर्ण आणि दृढ करण्यावर होते.

NATO’s wins and woes: The organisation faces challenges across political, financial, and security domains
Apr 12, 2024

NATO’s wins and woes: The organisation faces challenges across political, financial, and security domains

When comparing the current geopolitical landscape of Europe to the circumstances in the years following NATO’s establishment, it becomes apparent that very little has changed.

Nature’s Coast Guard: Valuing and Financing Mangrove Conservation in the Indo-Pacific
Jun 20, 2024

Nature’s Coast Guard: Valuing and Financing Mangrove Conservation in the Indo-Pacific

The Indo-Pacific, which holds most of the world’s mangroves, faces serious risks from natural disasters, including those related to the long-term sustainability of coastal communities and valuable ecosystems. Mangroves uphold biodiversity, support ecosystem functionality, and sustain local livelihoods; however, financing their conservation is proving to be a massive challenge. This report examines the ecosystem services provided by mangroves, i

Naval Aviation: In need of perspective
Apr 07, 2015

Naval Aviation: In need of perspective

In the light of the economic climate and the government's spending capabilities, the Indian Navy needs to comprehensively review the performance of the systems it wants to acquire and its potential trade-offs, rather than accessing each technical requirement or performance need in isolation.