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South Asia Weekly | Volume IX; Issue 47 | Parliament impeaches 7 cabinet ministers
Nov 21, 2016

South Asia Weekly | Volume IX; Issue 47 | Parliament impeaches 7 cabinet ministers

Afghan parliament impeached seven cabinet ministers in four days, including foreign affairs minister Salahuddin Rabbani & other round ups from South Asia

South Asia Weekly | Volume IX; Issue 49|
Dec 06, 2016

South Asia Weekly | Volume IX; Issue 49|

Both Russia and China have both proposed large railway infrastructure projects in Afghanistan and other weekly roundups from South Asia

Strengthening the C4ISR capabilities of India’s Armed Forces: The Role of Small Satellites
Jun 15, 2020

Strengthening the C4ISR capabilities of India’s Armed Forces: The Role of Small Satellites

Small satellites have gained considerable importance in recent years. Although small spacecraft have existed for decades, their military applications have recently gained prominence owing to technological advances in their development and integration into the armed services of the major spacefaring countries across the world. This paper analyses the significance of small satellites in the C4ISR capabilities of the three service branches of the In

The 2014 elections could mark the start of 21st century politics in India
Mar 05, 2014

The 2014 elections could mark the start of 21st century politics in India

General elections of 2014 could well be the most interesting election they will witness in their lifetime. Several developments suggest that the elections could mark a big shift of the political paradigm and, in that sense, they could well mark the true beginning of 21st century politics in the country.

The European Union A.I. Act 2024: Understanding the Context and Exploring its Future
Jul 22, 2025

The European Union A.I. Act 2024: Understanding the Context and Exploring its Future

The European Union (EU) Artificial Intelligence Act is a landmark regulation capable of propelling the bloc to the forefront of AI governance. Implementing a novel risk-based tiered approach, the Act has the potential to become a policy template for other states aiming to regulate the development and use of AI. Although the regulation represents a pioneering effort in governing a technology as impactful as AI, it suffers from certain gaps such as

The Great Electoral Debate 2004: A Snapshot
Mar 29, 2004

The Great Electoral Debate 2004: A Snapshot

The forthcoming general election is being watched with bated breath and ever increasing curiosity by different observers. Although the election arithmetic remains more or less the same as it was in 1999, the sheer intensity in which the election is being fought and the issues that are being contested in the public debate may have some implications on the future of Indian politics.

The Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024: Recasting Tools of Decision-Making in the Megacity
Oct 14, 2025

The Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024: Recasting Tools of Decision-Making in the Megacity

The Government of Karnataka, in May 2025, decreed the Karnataka Act No. 36 of 2025, The Greater Bengaluru Governance Act (GBGA), 2024 for the Greater Bengaluru Area. This was in view of urban governance issues arising in the megacity of Bengaluru, for which the existing urban governance structure had become obsolete. Having replaced the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Act of 2020, the GBGA, it is hoped, will introduce greater coordinati

The Pandemic at 24 Months: An Assessment
Aug 14, 2023

The Pandemic at 24 Months: An Assessment

Two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, an estimated 14-24 million people have died worldwide due to the coronavirus or the chaos of lockdowns and other impacts. To a great extent, much of this current state of the world is due to human health being profoundly misunderstood and neglected in international relations and national politics. This brief discusses two principles that can help understand why this pandemic is not at an

The road to 2024 is uphill for Trump
Aug 01, 2023

The road to 2024 is uphill for Trump

Republicans could well end up with a nominee who might have been convicted more than once

The Role of India’s Private Sector in Economic Relations with Russia (1991-2024)
Nov 07, 2024

The Role of India’s Private Sector in Economic Relations with Russia (1991-2024)

India and Russia are showing an appetite for continued economic engagement. Bilateral trade increased exponentially from US$12.34 billion in 2022 to US$65 billion in 2023; the target is US$100 billion by 2030. To achieve such a level of economic cooperation, the private sector in both countries will need to increase their participation. This brief assesses the presence of India’s private sector in Russia and evaluates the potential for enhanced

The Shangri La Dialogue: 4 key themes of US focus on Asia-Pacific
Jun 10, 2015

The Shangri La Dialogue: 4 key themes of US focus on Asia-Pacific

There is a shift in rhetoric from former Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel's statement that the US has been "clear and consistent" on not taking positions on "competing territorial claims" to Ashton Carter's clear insistence on American action in the event of assertive activities of one country.

Trump govt. puts H1B workers' spouses on thin ice; H4 work authorisation in spotlight
Mar 10, 2017

Trump govt. puts H1B workers' spouses on thin ice; H4 work authorisation in spotlight

Work authorisation for H4 covers dependent spouses of H1B non-immigrants on two conditions.

Verdict 2004: Myths and Reality
May 26, 2004

Verdict 2004: Myths and Reality

Results of the 2004 parliamentary elections have generated a serious debate among scholars and analysts following the unexpected ouster of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the victory of the Congress-led coalition. Some see it as ¿the revenge of the poor against the pro-rich image of the government¿ and there are many who ascribe this to ¿the supposed maturity and ingenuity of the India voter¿.

Vietnam and America, 40 years on
Jul 13, 2015

Vietnam and America, 40 years on

Possible maritime cooperation with Vietnam and the US - a collaboration unimaginable until very recent times - will strengthen India's current approach to multilateral engagement to secure its strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific.

What India needs to do in 2014
Dec 31, 2013

What India needs to do in 2014

The agenda for change is a large one. This list or any other can be multiplied several times and still come up short. But the compulsions of reform are urgent. With a bulging profile of young people, India is said to be on the cusp of a demographic dividend. But that dividend could well become a nightmare unless we are able to fix our politics, our governance system, economy, national security machinery.

अर्थसंकल्पीय आर्थिक वर्ष 2024 साठी वित्तीय पर्याय कोणते
Aug 24, 2023

अर्थसंकल्पीय आर्थिक वर्ष 2024 साठी वित्तीय पर्याय कोणते

अर्थसंकल्पीय आर्थिक वर्ष 2024 साठी वाढीच्या नवीन टप्प्यासाठी, अर्थव्यवस्थेवरील वर्धित नियंत्रणाऐवजी सरकारी विघटन योग्य आहे.

उदारीकरण से यूक्रेन युद्ध तक: रूस के साथ आर्थिक संबंध मज़बूत करने में भारत के निजी क्षेत्र की भूमिका की पड़ताल  ...
Dec 17, 2024

उदारीकरण से यूक्रेन युद्ध तक: रूस के साथ आर्थिक संबंध मज़बूत करने में भारत के निजी क्षेत्र की भूमिका की पड़ताल (1991-2024)

भारत और रूस अपने आर्थिक संबंधों को और ज़्यादा मज़बूत करना चाहते हैं. 2022 में इनके बीच का द्विपक्षीय व्यापार 12.34 अरब डॉलर का था, जो एक साल में ही तेज़ी से बढ़कर 2023 में 65 अरब डॉलर हो �

केंद्रीय अर्थसंकल्प 2023-24: भारताच्या शहरी क्षेत्रासाठी वाटप
Sep 18, 2023

केंद्रीय अर्थसंकल्प 2023-24: भारताच्या शहरी क्षेत्रासाठी वाटप

गृहनिर्माण आणि वाहतूक क्षेत्रांना दिले जाणारे सर्वाधिक वाटप हे सूचित करते की 2023-24 मध्ये सरकारचे प्राधान्य उर्वरित समुदायांना आश्रय देणे आणि गतिशीलतेतील अंतर दूर करणे हे

ट्रम्प यांच्यासाठी 2024 चा रस्ता खडतरच
Aug 10, 2023

ट्रम्प यांच्यासाठी 2024 चा रस्ता खडतरच

ज्याला एकापेक्षा अधिक वेळा दोषी ठरवले गेले असेल अशा व्यक्तीसह रिपब्लिकनचे नामनिर्देशन अंतिम टप्प्यात येण्याची शक्यता असल्याने, ट्रम्प यांच्यासाठी 2024 चा रस्ता खडतर बनल�

भारताचे जेंडर बजेट 2023-24: महिलांच्या नेतृत्वाखाली विकासाकडे वाटचाल
Sep 10, 2023

भारताचे जेंडर बजेट 2023-24: महिलांच्या नेतृत्वाखाली विकासाकडे वाटचाल

2023 चा अर्थसंकल्प महिला विकासाच्या प्रतिमानातून महिलांच्या नेतृत्वाखालील विकासाकडे जातो.

राजस्व में बढ़ोतरी, पूंजी में कमी: भारत का ‘2023-24’ का रक्षा बजट
Feb 25, 2023

राजस्व में बढ़ोतरी, पूंजी में कमी: भारत का ‘2023-24’ का रक्षा बजट

इस लेख में 2023-24 के लिए भारत के रक्षा बजट की समीक्षा की गई है. यह भारत के नवीनतम रक्षा आवंटन के लिए आर्थिक संदर्भ को रेखांकित करता है और विकास के कारकों, रक्षा बलों के बीच संसाधन�

राष्ट्रपति चुनाव 2024: बाइडन बनाम ट्रंप की तस्वीर आसान नहीं चुनौती
Mar 04, 2024

राष्ट्रपति चुनाव 2024: बाइडन बनाम ट्रंप की तस्वीर आसान नहीं चुनौती

यह असल में ट्रंप के कोर वोटर्स ही हैं, जो उन्हें उम्मीदवारी की होड़ में सबसे आगे बनाए हुए हैं. इस प्रकार देखें तो यह मुद्दाविहीन चुनाव है, जो दो व्यक्तित्वों की प्रतिद्वंद्व�

राष्ट्रीय अर्थसंकल्प 2023-24 आणि नगरपालिका सुधारणा
Sep 05, 2023

राष्ट्रीय अर्थसंकल्प 2023-24 आणि नगरपालिका सुधारणा

शहरांचा दर्जा वाढत्या प्रमाणात ‘भारताची जागतिक व्यक्तिरेखा’ निश्चित करेल हे स्पष्ट आहे.