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Absence of leadership is not the only problem — the pandemic shows how the WHO failed to address deeper and chronic issues.
Even as the world continues to be engaged in fighting the pandemic, developments in the Indo-Pacific have taken on diverse forms.
Several Chinese provincial governments have taken the lead on COVID diplomacy in continental Southern Asia.
The weaknesses in its economy and choppy geopolitical waters should give pause to those hoping for a China-led global revival
More states are beginning to relax lockdown restrictions to restore normalcy with preventive measures. How did a country of 1.3 billion, with large sl
Where the stakes are high, political leaders have few incentives to take intelligence warnings seriously.
India still has about one week left before deciding the fate of its nationwide lockdown. Therefore, if there are lessons to be learnt from the countri
A wish-list of ways for RBI to prompt banks to actually lend.
For years now, the Syrian government has allegedly continued to violate the basic obligations of international law.
The dependence on China’s demand and exports has driven the shipping industry for too long and has increased risks for the entire supply chain.
The pandemic has presented a window of opportunity to reimagine the way we work and imbibe the flexibility to try new ideas such as telecommuting.
Where did the States go wrong? Is it not the responsibility of the Central and State government to protect the rights of the migrant workers as enshri
There's no knowing if women leaders will ultimately prove better in tackling the pandemic but some of Asia's alpha males could certainly have done bet
While Colombo and New Delhi may carry historic baggage with each other on various issues, fighting ISIS is something that barely interjects with those
Why have the informal workers not been able to form a pressure group, or demand for better rights to housing or living in Mumbai?
Until we know for sure if BCG — or any other drug or vaccine — is the antidote against COVID-19, testing, contact tracing and social distancing ar
How is Maharashtra faring as compared to other states — and what is the status of the spread of COVID-19 within the state?
People’s Republic of China (PRC) leaders have denied the reports, which should hardly come as a surprise.
Where China and India indicate conspicuous commonalities, aim for similar objectives and reflect identical challenges — exploring Sino-Indian partne
One can foresee many challenges as farmers and farm labourers set out to rebuild their lives and livelihoods.
It may appear surprising that India is moving from Cobalt-60 to Cesium-137 at the same time that the global community is moving away from Cesium-137 t
While India has numerous policies for social security when it comes to education, healthcare, skilling, food security and pensions — most of these s
Doctors are calling Diana Berrent’s plasma “liquid gold” because she didn’t just clear the virus, she’s also a universal donor.
The COVID19 pandemic has impacted the rich and developed countries. It has reiterated the importance of effective and adequate primary healthcare faci
The COVID19 pandemic is a wake-up call to the world to realise that the sustainability quotient, in terms of the scale that city population densities
While China may escape recession or experience it in a mild form — India is likely to experience it more harshly.
The public mood is difficult to gauge, but if the internet is any indicator, the State censors are already having a challenging time.
The virus “lab origin” narrative is gaining traction in the US.
India has done well with its neighbours by not giving up on them in their own hour of crisis. Even while the nation was faced with exigencies of every
Samir Saran, President, ORF was interviewed by Oxford Political Review in the backdrop of the Indian government’s decision to enforce a complete loc
The spread of coronavirus in camp areas is equivalent to spread of forest fires which only leads to more destruction — and questions the government�
Using Kashmir as a means to legitimise the Kabul attacks reiterates the terror group’s burgeoning ambitions in South Asia.
It is essential for emerging economies to devise strategic responses that suit their specific contexts.
