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Diversity within the Union: The EU’s midlife checklist
Nov 02, 2019

Diversity within the Union: The EU’s midlife checklist

Even with increased efforts from governments towards democratising trade policy development, there are hindrances with the emergence of other Westphal

Russia’s silently returns to South Asia to balance the US, China
Oct 25, 2019

Russia’s silently returns to South Asia to balance the US, China

Right from 1947, big powers have had their geopolitical interests in South Asia.

The Sino-Indian tango: Choosing sides
Oct 23, 2019

The Sino-Indian tango: Choosing sides

India may well find itself being dragged into a confrontation that is not of its own making, especially if the Chinese perceive our closeness to the A

OIC and its views on Kashmir: India’s Achilles heel in the Islamic world?
Oct 14, 2019

OIC and its views on Kashmir: India’s Achilles heel in the Islamic world?

Influenced by Pakistan, OIC — a prominent organisation of Islamic countries — has consistently commented on the situation in Kashmir much to Indi

Towards a more meaningful Indo–US energy partnership
Oct 10, 2019

Towards a more meaningful Indo–US energy partnership

Given the United States’ profile of being a major player as a producer, lead technologist and now one of the prominent suppliers of energy, the enha

The M‒Pesa phenomenon: Disruptions and innovations
Oct 10, 2019

The M‒Pesa phenomenon: Disruptions and innovations

As the M‒Pesa phenomenon integrates itself into the economies of East and Central Africa, the region should prepare for both benefits and disruption

Jaishankar defines India’s place in the new world
Oct 09, 2019

Jaishankar defines India’s place in the new world

The west needs India for its market, human resources and burden sharing while India needs the west for its growth. The question is whether a “new co

Has China reset military equations?
Oct 09, 2019

Has China reset military equations?

China’s military modernisation has been striking both for its pace and ambition.

The unintended consequences of conflict: Erosion of cultural heritage in the Kashmir Valley
Oct 09, 2019

The unintended consequences of conflict: Erosion of cultural heritage in the Kashmir Valley

The Centre must proceed with caution as ill–timed and hasty measures can damage the efforts of integration.

Focus beyond fighters
Oct 09, 2019

Focus beyond fighters

In the absence of combat mass, technology has to do the heavy lifting. For the last twenty years, the IAF has seen combat aircraft numbers rapidly dwi

The priorities for Sheikh Hasina in Delhi
Oct 03, 2019

The priorities for Sheikh Hasina in Delhi

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s four-day official visit to India, will be underscored by serious concerns which will challenge Delhi-Dhaka ties.

Controversy over Hindi language; an attempt to divert attention from important issues?
Sep 30, 2019

Controversy over Hindi language; an attempt to divert attention from important issues?

It is relevant to probe why Amit Shah chose to speak on the issue so forcefully when a controversy over Hindi had already arisen in the context of the

Nirmala Sitharaman’s 2 cuts raise 4 expectations
Sep 20, 2019

Nirmala Sitharaman’s 2 cuts raise 4 expectations

Economic growth is — finally — a priority and the entrepreneur a key participant in that conversation.

Implementation of revised MVA penalties
Sep 17, 2019

Implementation of revised MVA penalties

While saving lives is a laudable objective, good driving habits alone are not enough to bring down deaths. Quality of roads, competence and freshness

Rupee’s fall: Why following China is important
Sep 17, 2019

Rupee’s fall: Why following China is important

A depreciated rupee may be good for the economy as it can aid in boosting exports.

Macron Brussels and Washington
Sep 16, 2019

Macron Brussels and Washington

Because of geopolitical changes, we are living the end of Western hegemony, and the West needs to cooperate with Russia in order to create a new syst

India and Russia share an evergreen relationship of trust and confidence
Sep 14, 2019

India and Russia share an evergreen relationship of trust and confidence

Indian envoy to Russia, Ambassador D. Bala Venkatesh Varma, discusses Indo-Russia ties and the recently concluded Modi-Putin Summit in Vladivostok. Th

Urban local bodies and bus rapid transit systems
Sep 13, 2019

Urban local bodies and bus rapid transit systems

The BRTS falls between two stools. It monopolises rare road space and heavily congests non-BRTS lanes.

Maldives: Designation brings US terror war closer?
Sep 13, 2019

Maldives: Designation brings US terror war closer?

By designating Mohamed Ameen, a ‘key leader for ISIS’ — Washington may have taken the ‘global war on terror’ to the southern Indian Ocean ne

साल 2014–19 के बीच कामकाज के पैमाने पर खरी नहीं उतरी संसद
Sep 10, 2019

साल 2014–19 के बीच कामकाज के पैमाने पर खरी नहीं उतरी संसद

संसद को जनता के प्रति जवाबदेह होना चाहिए और इसे सुनिश्चि�

Assessing Modi government’s decisions
Sep 10, 2019

Assessing Modi government’s decisions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi must be assessed by the success or failure of his major decisions that have been taken since he assumed power in May 2014

War, peace and ‘art of the deal’ in Afghanistan
Sep 09, 2019

War, peace and ‘art of the deal’ in Afghanistan

If Trump indeed wants to resume the talks now, the Taliban will drive a much harder bargain and the terms on offer will be a lot worse than what had b

2014 से 2019 के बीच चुनाव सुधार: एक मौका था, जिसे हमने गंवा दिया!
Sep 06, 2019

2014 से 2019 के बीच चुनाव सुधार: एक मौका था, जिसे हमने गंवा दिया!

2017 के केंद्रीय बजट में इलेक्टोरल फंडिंग रिफ़ॉर्म पर एक पू�

Justice Hamid Kureshi Case: Battle between executive and judiciary continues unabated
Sep 02, 2019

Justice Hamid Kureshi Case: Battle between executive and judiciary continues unabated

The Supreme Court has to decide whether to reconsider its earlier recommendation or to reiterate Justice Kureshi’s name.

No country for good peace deals
Aug 31, 2019

No country for good peace deals

Taliban commanders may continue to fight the Afghan government in spite of any deal that may be signed with the US. So, is there really a point in mak