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Oh justice!
Aug 31, 2019

Oh justice!

Various aspects of Nazi rule have received copious amounts of attention in the form of books, documentaries, films and a range of highly scholastic an

Kigali Global Dialogue only the beginning of Africa-India engagement
Aug 29, 2019

Kigali Global Dialogue only the beginning of Africa-India engagement

The dialogue was intended to highlight the potential of Africa, especially Rwanda, a country that has made significant socioeconomic and technological

सीरियाई शरणार्थियों पर लेबनान, तुर्की की कार्रवाई
Aug 21, 2019

सीरियाई शरणार्थियों पर लेबनान, तुर्की की कार्रवाई

अगर समय रहते अंतरराष्ट्रीय समुदाय सीरियाई संकट का समाधा�

India’s e-vehicle drive: Context and challenges
Aug 14, 2019

India’s e-vehicle drive: Context and challenges

There is no doubt in the merits of moving away from fossil-based mobility, but all the efforts must match up to the targets that have been set forth.

After Balakot, one eye on the Dragon
Aug 14, 2019

After Balakot, one eye on the Dragon

As China innovates its aerial platforms and weaponry to match the US Air Force, the Indian defence-industrial planning will have to be more ambitious.

A century of giving up beef: Muslims demand nationwide ban on cow slaughter
Aug 12, 2019

A century of giving up beef: Muslims demand nationwide ban on cow slaughter

The majority of Muslim leadership in India has, all along, been always in favour of a nationwide ban on cow slaughter, but somehow successive regimes

The Kigali Global Dialogue: A Discussion About Health and Non-Communicable Diseases in Developing Countries
Aug 07, 2019

The Kigali Global Dialogue: A Discussion About Health and Non-Communicable Diseases in Developing Countries

There is significant research to support the fact that diet and lifestyle have impact on reducing risk for chronic disease.

Understanding the neurobiological processing of violent extremists
Aug 07, 2019

Understanding the neurobiological processing of violent extremists

Radicalisation is a spectrum graph where the mass of non-violent extremists have accumulated at the bell curve on the horizontal axis. A smaller numbe

Right to Information: Transparency, governance and democracy
Aug 06, 2019

Right to Information: Transparency, governance and democracy

In an age of extremism, terror, global information flows and communication manipulation, subversive international forces seek subtle ways to undermine

Going for broke in Jammu and Kashmir
Aug 05, 2019

Going for broke in Jammu and Kashmir

What has happened is a stroke of legal genius: the provisions of Article 370 have been used to render it meaningless and toothless by deleting all the

Lebanon, Turkey act against Syrian refugees
Aug 03, 2019

Lebanon, Turkey act against Syrian refugees

Lebanon and Turkey have begun to crack down on undocumented Syrian refugees, detaining thousands and deporting hundreds to Syria.

Artificial Intelligence in military operations: Where does India stand?
Aug 02, 2019

Artificial Intelligence in military operations: Where does India stand?

Policymakers must have a sound understanding of the objectives that AI seeks to achieve in the strategic context of India to disseminate artificial in

Indo-Pacific: Ancient waters and emerging geometries
Aug 01, 2019

Indo-Pacific: Ancient waters and emerging geometries

With Beijing stepping up naval shipbuilding in recent years — including aircraft carriers — it seems the PLAN is intent on increasing strategic re

Amended RTI Act: What is at stake?
Jul 29, 2019

Amended RTI Act: What is at stake?

The amended RTI Act has hit at citizens’ rights and have strengthened hands of the government of the day.

New geographies are transcending old divides
Jul 26, 2019

New geographies are transcending old divides

In a world buffeted by multiple headwinds, it appears that we have a dearth of progressive leadership. How can individuals and institutions rise abo

गवर्नेंस को नया आयाम देने वाली मुख़्यमंत्री थीं शीला दीक्षित
Jul 24, 2019

गवर्नेंस को नया आयाम देने वाली मुख़्यमंत्री थीं शीला दीक्षित

अपने राजनैतिक दुश्मनों को मित्र में बदलने की कला से उन्ह�

Maldives: India catching up on tourism, China will still remain a ‘monumental’ development partner
Jul 24, 2019

Maldives: India catching up on tourism, China will still remain a ‘monumental’ development partner

Observers of the Maldivian scene have been noticing a steep increase in tourism-related reportage targeting the Indian holidaymakers.

Anti-defection law: Time for a relook?
Jul 24, 2019

Anti-defection law: Time for a relook?

A precarious situation has developed resulting in a constitutional logjam in Karnataka. There is a need to have a relook at the Act.

The Kulbhushan Jadhav verdict: A certain win, with uncertain outcomes
Jul 19, 2019

The Kulbhushan Jadhav verdict: A certain win, with uncertain outcomes

Jadhav’s case is a resounding victory for India and provides clarity to a country’s obligations under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.

Politics of oil amidst the Venezuela crisis
Jul 17, 2019

Politics of oil amidst the Venezuela crisis

The defect in Venezuelan economy led to its dependence on oil.

Prospects for India, Ghana defence, military, and civil nuclear cooperation
Jul 17, 2019

Prospects for India, Ghana defence, military, and civil nuclear cooperation

New avenues — fighting terrorism, nuclear energy for civilian purpose, trade in small arms — presents Ghana and India with opportunities to streng

Mumbai’s annual tryst with deluge
Jul 12, 2019

Mumbai’s annual tryst with deluge

The consequences of reckless urban planning in Mumbai — earlier intermittent — have now aggravated.

“What the rest of the world is waking up to is a reality we have lived all the time”: Richard Sezibera
Jul 11, 2019

“What the rest of the world is waking up to is a reality we have lived all the time”: Richard Sezibera

For Rwanda, it’s not about only creating wealth — safeguarding the environment is important.

“Not many nations get a second chance at democracy”: Mohamed Nasheed
Jul 09, 2019

“Not many nations get a second chance at democracy”: Mohamed Nasheed

“We will have to renegotiate loans with China, they have to understand it is not commercial,” said Mohamed Nasheed.

End of Congress or a new beginning?
Jul 08, 2019

End of Congress or a new beginning?

In order to save the country from slipping into a one party rule, the revival of Congress, with or without the Gandhi's is the need of the hour.

Whither Opposition: Choice limited as options shrink?
Jul 01, 2019

Whither Opposition: Choice limited as options shrink?

The opposition should have ideally drawn an appropriate strategy to checkmate the ruling party, but nothing of that sort has happened till now.

G20 countries’ agreement promises to trip the tech giants
Jun 27, 2019

G20 countries’ agreement promises to trip the tech giants

Enforcement of the G20 agreement shall see stringent rules in order to contain the situation of tax avoidance.

Rocking the boat in the South China Sea
Jun 21, 2019

Rocking the boat in the South China Sea

There has been a status quo of tensions in the South China Sea, a focal point of frequent upheaval.

Is Pakistan an unviable state? A numerical investigation
Jun 21, 2019

Is Pakistan an unviable state? A numerical investigation

For now, Pakistan is banking upon its time tested modus operandi of tiding over the immediate crisis by giving in to whatever is demanded of it, and t

The Indian pharma industry can do better than conspiracy theories and ad-hominem attacks
Jun 19, 2019

The Indian pharma industry can do better than conspiracy theories and ad-hominem attacks

In a country like India, where systems to study and document long term effects of poor quality medicines are sparse at best, addressing structural iss

After taking up 'Pak terror' with China, can India keep Beijing out of 'Kashmir' talks?
Jun 18, 2019

After taking up 'Pak terror' with China, can India keep Beijing out of 'Kashmir' talks?

China would have a seat in the high table when the South Asian neighbours discuss and decide upon the ‘K-issue’.

Mayawati the Czarina of Dalit politics; Nation awaits her next political move
Jun 14, 2019

Mayawati the Czarina of Dalit politics; Nation awaits her next political move

Mayawati’s sharp turns and twists resulted in her political success and advancement in the past primarily because her fortress of Dalit voters was i

Why governors are more favoured than elected governments in Kashmir
Jun 13, 2019

Why governors are more favoured than elected governments in Kashmir

It is ironical that despite being an outsider the governor manages to strike a chord with the locals. What is it that the governor does right which ev

Gender neutral ways of ensuring universal electricity access in Sub-Saharan Africa
Jun 11, 2019

Gender neutral ways of ensuring universal electricity access in Sub-Saharan Africa

Incorporating gender focus in electrification programmes is important as women and men have different energy needs.

It’s time to dismantle the ecosystem of radicalisation: Srinagar must not shy away
Jun 11, 2019

It’s time to dismantle the ecosystem of radicalisation: Srinagar must not shy away

The BJP-led government will have to walk the tightrope and act on its election manifesto — Sankalp Patra — which explains its long-term strategy f

Pharma conundrums & “bottle of lies”
Jun 11, 2019

Pharma conundrums & “bottle of lies”

The knowledge base, strength and capabilities of the Indian pharma have not been appreciated and image of Indian pharma industry is constantly being m

Tough decisions ahead for the new Defence Minister
Jun 10, 2019

Tough decisions ahead for the new Defence Minister

Having no easy routes to sorting out the Indian defence mire, the MoD needs to take corrective measures towards military planning and readiness.

New knowledge paradigms for Tech and I: Toward a more ethical digital society
Jun 06, 2019

New knowledge paradigms for Tech and I: Toward a more ethical digital society

Measuring the proportion of internet users globally is done in disparate ways, and even those who have some degree of access may not have meaningful a

The threat of a revitalised JMB to India’s security
Jun 06, 2019

The threat of a revitalised JMB to India’s security

While India has made efforts domestically — and along with Bangladesh to counter the threat posed by the JMB, in the past — it leaves much to be d

Maldives: Majlis elects Nasheed Speaker, maiden resolution invites Modi to address the House
Jun 03, 2019

Maldives: Majlis elects Nasheed Speaker, maiden resolution invites Modi to address the House

All nations, including India, would be watching for inclinations on how the ‘new Maldives’ intends to avoid a China-induced ‘debt-trap’ of the

Democratic civilian transition in Africa: The case of Algeria, Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo
Jun 03, 2019

Democratic civilian transition in Africa: The case of Algeria, Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo

Recent events in Algeria and Sudan have brought the difficult and complicated task of democratic civilian transition in African countries back into fo

Sino-South Korean Relations: Towards improvement?
May 29, 2019

Sino-South Korean Relations: Towards improvement?

No matter how Beijing-Seoul relations develop, South Korea’s economic dependence on China will not change in the near future since China is its larg