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Mapping the Literature on Development Assistance in Health: A Bibliometric Analysis
Apr 22, 2024

Mapping the Literature on Development Assistance in Health: A Bibliometric Analysis

This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of the literature on private health aid and official health assistance between 2000 and 2022. It provides an overview of the sites and themes in the literature pertaining to development assistance in health, and collates the significant policy recommendations presented therein. Several crucial findings emerge from the bibliometric analysis: 44.2 percent of the 489 papers/articles assessed focused on low

Meeting the fiscal deficit target somehow
Aug 28, 2019

Meeting the fiscal deficit target somehow

By transferring Rs 1.76 lakh crore from the RBI’s surplus funds, the government is determined to meet its fiscal deficit target of 3.3 per cent of the GDP because doing that seems to be its top priority, rather than spending more on infrastructure, welfare programmes and centrally sponsored development schemes.

Modi government has two choices in dealing with J&K’s Pulwama attack
Feb 15, 2019

Modi government has two choices in dealing with J&K’s Pulwama attack

Given the state of India-Pakistan relations, India doesn’t have much diplomatic leverage with Islamabad at this juncture.

Nepal: Finding a way forward
Jan 25, 2016

Nepal: Finding a way forward

Nepal is no stranger to Constitution drafting, having gone through six such rounds since 1948, with the seventh culminating in September 2015. is recent exercise, however, was unique as it was conducted, for the rst time, without the oversight of the monarchy. Certain populations of Nepali society had specic stakes in a new Constitution. For many of Nepal's marginalised communities such as the Madhes is, for example, the new Constitution oe

New clothes every season isn’t cool. It’s killing the environment
Feb 16, 2019

New clothes every season isn’t cool. It’s killing the environment

The onus of striking a balance between price affordability and environmental sustainability with regard to the fashion industry lies on the shoulder of the global community.

Pakistan, and not just its 'non-state actors', are responsible for Pulwama attack
Mar 05, 2019

Pakistan, and not just its 'non-state actors', are responsible for Pulwama attack

The way it is currently configured, Pakistan is unlikely to to mend itself any time in the foreseeable future.

Picking sides in West Asia
Feb 25, 2019

Picking sides in West Asia

India’s tilt towards Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE is not a risk-free move.

Prince Salman tour spotlights Saudi Arabia variable in India-Pakistan-China relations
Feb 28, 2019

Prince Salman tour spotlights Saudi Arabia variable in India-Pakistan-China relations

The voyage highlighted Riyadh’s role in the balance of ties between the three states and India’s continued concerns on that front.

Pulwama attack: In anger and anguish
Feb 15, 2019

Pulwama attack: In anger and anguish

Terrorist attacks of this nature do not happen overnight. They take time to organise and plan.

Rafale: The deal is kosher, politics over it is not. The price we are paying is national security
Mar 05, 2019

Rafale: The deal is kosher, politics over it is not. The price we are paying is national security

The political ambitions of a few could potentially derail the Indian defence purchase mechanism for a long time to come. This will delight our nation's adversaries.

Rand Paul's Libertarian view of the world
Jul 08, 2015

Rand Paul's Libertarian view of the world

Now thanks partly to Paul's bid for the Republican nomination, Libertarianism has become popular in American politics again. Tens of millions of Americans today are fiscally conservative, socially tolerant and sceptical of American military intervention abroad.

Reservation: India on the edge of a fiscal precipice
Jan 19, 2019

Reservation: India on the edge of a fiscal precipice

Instead of drafting a policy that first reduces, and then ends all reservations, we are moving towards strengthening them.

Securing India is costly, think afresh on growth
Feb 20, 2019

Securing India is costly, think afresh on growth

A perfect storm is gathering — of escalating external threats, a constrained space for economic growth with the slowing of the world economy and heightened protectionism.

See Cyprus as gateway to Asia and Europe: Indian High Commissioner
Feb 25, 2019

See Cyprus as gateway to Asia and Europe: Indian High Commissioner

Looking into the future, several challenges seem to be emerging in the Mediterranean that threaten the security of Cyprus.

Social media as the new courtroom for justice — a debate
Feb 25, 2019

Social media as the new courtroom for justice — a debate

Students spoke about the potential of social media in espousing causes like Arab Spring and #MeToo movements, and the Nirbhaya rape case.

Social mobility in India: Determinants and recommendations for change
May 24, 2023

Social mobility in India: Determinants and recommendations for change

Social mobility reveals the degree to which an individual’s starting point in life determines their chances in the future, and therefore the extent to which talent is rewarded with opportunity. A stronger association between one’s starting point and their outcomes in adulthood, indicates lower social mobility and less meritocracy. For India, realising the potential of its population will be a key driver of progress and growth. This brief expl

Some deterrence mathematics
Mar 02, 2019

Some deterrence mathematics

We should consider the effects of the Balakot strike

South Asia South Asia Weekly 5
Feb 10, 2008

South Asia South Asia Weekly 5

The series of bomb blasts killed 48 people between February 2 and 4 marred the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Sri Lanka's Independence from the British rule... The celebrations, held at Galle Greens in full public view despite repeated threats, were also marred by party politics when opposition parties including UNP, JVP and TNA refused to be a part of the procession.

South Asia Weekly Report | Volume XII; Issue 10
Mar 13, 2019

South Asia Weekly Report | Volume XII; Issue 10

Exploring the India-Pakistan 'de-escalation' dilemma, expansion of Bhutan's soft-power and other recent developments from South Asia.

South Asia Weekly Report | Volume XII; Issue 7
Feb 19, 2019

South Asia Weekly Report | Volume XII; Issue 7

Exploring Myanmar's Rakhine state, India's role in the Afghan peace process and other recent developments from South Asia.

South Asia Weekly Report | Volume XII; Issue 8
Feb 26, 2019

South Asia Weekly Report | Volume XII; Issue 8

Weekly South Asia round-up: India's need for a more robust counter-terror strategy, Bhutan's failing Earn and Learn Scheme and more.

Stifle the jihadi network
Mar 05, 2019

Stifle the jihadi network

Better sense must prevail and both India and Pakistan must avoid serious conflict that will hardly help either. True progress will happen when Pakistan starts to wind up its terror factory

Taking a ‘Far East’ turn to deepen a friendship
Aug 29, 2019

Taking a ‘Far East’ turn to deepen a friendship

During Modi’s visit to Vladivostok, India should signal more willingness to invest in a less-developed part of Russia

The Chief of Defence Staff needs an enabling institutional structure
Aug 29, 2019

The Chief of Defence Staff needs an enabling institutional structure

The first incumbent will also need to create confidence in all three services that their legitimate and vital interests will not be compromised.

The China-India Defense Dialogue
Apr 20, 2015

The China-India Defense Dialogue

China is touting its vision of linking two Indian projects (Mausam and Spice Route) with its One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative. China's main goal is to coordinate regional policy so that each country's economic development plan becomes part of a larger regional vision.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Germany’s response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 21, 2020

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Germany’s response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Germany’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic has earned it almost all-round approval. This special report argues that there is indeed much that German policy has gotten right. But it is also important to keep an eye on the limitations and failings, for which Germany – and other countries that seek to emulate it – might end up paying a very dear price. In contrast, a timely correction of some aspects of German policy could help pre-empt bo

The hidden failure of US-India counterterrorism cooperation
Aug 22, 2018

The hidden failure of US-India counterterrorism cooperation

While New Delhi is getting more diplomatic support for its position, it is doing little to change the threat Pakistan poses.

The PM-KISAN challenge
Feb 15, 2019

The PM-KISAN challenge

The top-down, rushed approach of the government in reaching out to farmers is likely to end in failure

The Saudi crown prince lands into India’s crown security concerns
Feb 21, 2019

The Saudi crown prince lands into India’s crown security concerns

The crux of this visit should be seen from the view of what kind of tectonic changes MBS succeeds in bringing to Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi pivot to Asia and India’s role
Feb 28, 2019

The Saudi pivot to Asia and India’s role

MBS’ tour is an important one as it goes beyond the bilateral ties and at a time when anti-Saudi sentiment is at an all-time high in Washington, it has sent an important signal that Riyadh is intent on diversifying its partners.

They were mirages. And they were real
Feb 27, 2019

They were mirages. And they were real

What has happened in Balakot is a punitive strike against known camps of terrorists — especially Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Throwing down the gauntlet: Balakot Air Strikes
Feb 27, 2019

Throwing down the gauntlet: Balakot Air Strikes

The IAF's strikes on the terror camps in Balakot, Muzaffarabad and Chakoti in Pakistan mark a fundamental shift in New Delhi’s approach to its security.