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The Southern African Development Community and the Mozambique insurgency
Jul 13, 2021

The Southern African Development Community and the Mozambique insurgency

The stability and security of Mozambique is a cause of international concern.

The Sun rises in the East: Asia’s increasing influence in Africa
May 30, 2018

The Sun rises in the East: Asia’s increasing influence in Africa

As Africa begins to re-emerge as a chessboard for global powers, it is in the mutual interests of Africa and Asia to forge stronger alliances.

The Technological Revolution and Its Impact on Gender Relations with a Special Focus on India and Africa
Sep 14, 2023

The Technological Revolution and Its Impact on Gender Relations with a Special Focus on India and Africa

The technology revolution of the 20th century minimised the importance of geographical, economic, social and political barriers and reduced transaction and information costs thus boosting productivity and growth, making governance more transparent and empowering the citizen. It propelled not only democracy, but also the market economy. Its impact on social relations, especially on gender relations, was significant, with the commodification of lab

The transformation of Kigali into Africa’s cleanest city
Jul 27, 2022

The transformation of Kigali into Africa’s cleanest city

Due to various policy initiatives undertaken by the Rwandan government, Kigali has now emerged as the cleanest city in Africa.

The US-Africa Leaders Summit: Washington’s renewed approach towards Africa
Dec 16, 2022

The US-Africa Leaders Summit: Washington’s renewed approach towards Africa

The US needs to double down on its engagement with Africa, especially in areas such as governance, climate adaptation, and trade

The WTO gets its first woman and first African Director General
Feb 12, 2021

The WTO gets its first woman and first African Director General

The organisation has never been led by an African, despite Africa representing 27 percent of the WTO’s membership, with 35 percent members from deve

Time for a new chapter in India-Africa relations
Feb 08, 2024

Time for a new chapter in India-Africa relations

To unlock the full potential of India-Africa relations, it is imperative to foster a mutually beneficial partnership through enhanced collaboration an

Towards an inclusive digital economy in Africa
Jul 04, 2019

Towards an inclusive digital economy in Africa

There is an urgent need to deploy radical and concerted efforts to address the deeper cultural stereotypes that women face in accessing, using and par

Understanding Africa’s policy conundrums in a changing global order
Aug 30, 2018

Understanding Africa’s policy conundrums in a changing global order

Trends in Africa are diverging. While East Africa shows growing signs of authoritarianism and suppression of dissent, in Southern Africa — liberatio

Unravelling Saudi Arabia’s grand vision for Africa
Dec 12, 2023

Unravelling Saudi Arabia’s grand vision for Africa

For Saudi Arabia’s grand vision, Africa represents a firm promise. Therefore, it has intensified its diplomatic and economic footprint in the region

US Policies Towards Africa: In Search of a New Paradigm
Aug 23, 2023

US Policies Towards Africa: In Search of a New Paradigm

There seems to be a revival of American interest in Africa. What are the reasons for this? What are the past and current US policies towards the region? Are these interests and policies different from those it had during the Cold War? How do Africans perceive the US? What are the implications of a renewed US interest in Africa for India? These are some of the questions that this Issue Brief attempts to answer.

US-Africa Leaders Summit: वॉशिंगटन का अफ्रीका के प्रति नया दृष्टिकोण
Dec 23, 2022

US-Africa Leaders Summit: वॉशिंगटन का अफ्रीका के प्रति नया दृष्टिकोण

अमेरिका को अफ्रीका के साथ विशेषत: शासन, जलवायु अनुकूलन और

US-Africa Leaders' Summit: Seeking a new relevance
Aug 19, 2014

US-Africa Leaders' Summit: Seeking a new relevance

The US-Africa Leaders' Summit in Washington D.C from August 4 to 6 attracted considerable international media attention for various reasons. To begin with, for the US, it was a first of its kind.

What Ails Health Systems in Africa? An Economic Perspective
Dec 28, 2020

What Ails Health Systems in Africa? An Economic Perspective

There is hardly any doubt that failing health systems result in poor health outcomes and hamper progress towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In Africa, health systems are hobbled by leadership and governance challenges, extreme shortages of health workers, corruption in procurement systems for medical products and technologies, poor information systems, and health financing const

What does a global trade war mean for Africa?
Jul 18, 2018

What does a global trade war mean for Africa?

While a trade war theme is expected to remain in play periodically, the global economy will continue to tread along a relatively stable path. However,

What India want to achieve from Africa Summit?
Oct 26, 2015

What India want to achieve from Africa Summit?

How can we differentiate ourselves from China whilst dealing with Africa? Clearly the worst option would be to emulate the muscular Chinese style of economic diplomacy. For one we just don't have the firepower. For another the principle of comparative advantage advocates that everyone must play to their strengths.

Why China's push for Africa should concern India
Sep 10, 2018

Why China's push for Africa should concern India

Beijing has been Africa’s largest trading partner since 2008.

Why India should support greater African representation under its G20 presidency
Aug 26, 2022

Why India should support greater African representation under its G20 presidency

As India is all set to take over the G20 presidency from Indonesia on 1 December 2022 till 30 November 2023, it should step up its game and distinguish itself as Africa’s partner with a difference

Why the African Union’s ban on Sudan bodes well for democracy
Jun 13, 2019

Why the African Union’s ban on Sudan bodes well for democracy

The AU’s decision to ban Sudan counters the Gulf’s aggressive role in Sudan. It is a major diplomatic feat.

Why the meeting of the African Development Bank in Gandhinagar is important
May 23, 2017

Why the meeting of the African Development Bank in Gandhinagar is important

The general meeting of the African Development Bank in Gandhinagar could improve India’s engagement with a continent where it has lagged behind China in project execution.

Will the new US strategy weaken China’s influence in Africa?
Aug 13, 2022

Will the new US strategy weaken China’s influence in Africa?

There are multiple reasons for African countries to be cautiously optimistic about the new US policy.

Will western intervention for Africa's minerals also check-mate China?
Jan 28, 2013

Will western intervention for Africa's minerals also check-mate China?

The arrival of the French in Mali could well be the beginning of link ups across the oil and mineral rich regions stretching from Sudan across Chad, Niger, Mali, Mauritania and Western Sahara.

Will China create another African debt crisis?
Dec 03, 2020

Will China create another African debt crisis?

After over a decade of unprecedented growth of Chinese finance, Africans are increasingly concerned over rising debt levels.

Winds of change in Africa: Unprecedented opportunities for India
Jan 10, 2011

Winds of change in Africa: Unprecedented opportunities for India

The decade that began on January 1 will be Africa's decade. Unprecedented opportunities are opening up for India-Africa cooperation in Africa's rise in several areas, notably higher education, industrialisation and agriculture.

Xi Jinping and China’s Expanding Role in Africa
Nov 03, 2022

Xi Jinping and China’s Expanding Role in Africa

As the most dominant external power in Africa, China has already played an expansive role under Xi Jinping’s leadership

#Geo Economics: अफ्रीका में दुर्लभ खनिजों पर कब्ज़े का चीनी अभियान!
Sep 05, 2022

#Geo Economics: अफ्रीका में दुर्लभ खनिजों पर कब्ज़े का चीनी अभियान!

आज चीन दुनिया में दुर्लभ खनिजों का सबसे बड़ा आपूर्तिकर्त

14th BRICS Summit: ब्रिक्स में भारत को क्या हासिल हुआ?
Jun 29, 2022

14th BRICS Summit: ब्रिक्स में भारत को क्या हासिल हुआ?

ब्रिक्स सम्मेलन को प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने भी संबोधित किया, लेकिन, उन्होंने अपने संबोधन में चीन और रूस पर उठआए मसलों पर बयान न देकर सिर्फ महामारी के संदर्भ में वैश्वि�

17वां CII-एग्ज़िम बैंक कॉन्क्लेव: भारत-अफ़्रीका विकास भागीदारी की संभावना
Aug 30, 2022

17वां CII-एग्ज़िम बैंक कॉन्क्लेव: भारत-अफ़्रीका विकास भागीदारी की संभावना

हाल ही में भारत में संपन्न CII-एग्ज़िम बैंक कॉन्क्लेव से व्�

20 years of WTO: What next?
May 19, 2015

20 years of WTO: What next?

The US is currently training various African economies on how to meet common value systems standards, and India along with other economies, needs to press for a more inclusive system where countries "pressurise on how to manage concerns and reach viable solutions."

2021 और उसके आगे महामारी का भविष्य: जारी रह सकती हैं अफ्रीका की आर्थिक चुनौतियां
Apr 18, 2024

2021 और उसके आगे महामारी का भविष्य: जारी रह सकती हैं अफ्रीका की आर्थिक चुनौतियां

2021 के लिए, अफ्रीका में सरकारें महामारी के प्रबंधन से अधिक �

2021 में कैसा होगा काम-काज का भविष्य: दक्षिण-अफ्रीका का परिदृश्य
Mar 22, 2021

2021 में कैसा होगा काम-काज का भविष्य: दक्षिण-अफ्रीका का परिदृश्य

एक बात तो तय है, काम-काज का भविष्य डिजिटल है. ये प्रयोग 2021 मे�

2023 मध्ये रशिया-आफ्रिका संबंध कसे असतील?
Sep 14, 2023

2023 मध्ये रशिया-आफ्रिका संबंध कसे असतील?

आफ्रिकेसाठी, रशियावरील महत्त्वपूर्ण आर्थिक अवलंबित्वामुळे रशिया-युक्रेनियन संकट हा एक संवेदनशील मुद्दा आहे.

2023: A whirlwind for China’s infrastructure and energy diplomacy
Apr 10, 2024

2023: A whirlwind for China’s infrastructure and energy diplomacy

Upgrading partnerships with resource-rich nations like Turkmenistan, DRC, and Zambia strengthens China's grip on energy supplies and critical minerals

21वीं सदी में भारत-दक्षिण अफ्रीका के सम्बन्धों का नया अध्याय
Feb 20, 2019

21वीं सदी में भारत-दक्षिण अफ्रीका के सम्बन्धों का नया अध्याय

भारत और दक्षिण अफ्रीका को चाहिए कि वो आधुनिक वैश्वीकृत य�

36 व्या आफ्रिकन युनियन शिखर परिषदेचे मूल्यांकन
Sep 16, 2023

36 व्या आफ्रिकन युनियन शिखर परिषदेचे मूल्यांकन

यापूर्वी कधीही आफ्रिकेचे नेतृत्व इतक्या लहान बेटाच्या देशाने केले नव्हते आणि म्हणूनच, ते बदलाची लाट आणते आणि कदाचित लहान विकसनशील देशांच्या समस्यांवर लक्ष केंद्रित कर�

5th BRICS Academic Forum Recommendations
Mar 11, 2013

5th BRICS Academic Forum Recommendations

The 5th BRICS Academic Forum, comprising experts and scholars from the research and academic institutions of India, China, Brazil, Russia and South Africa, met on the 11th and 12th of March 2013 in Durban and has come up with a 5-point recommendations.

A bitterly fought Election exposes the divisions within the Union
Jul 27, 2012

A bitterly fought Election exposes the divisions within the Union

The recent 19th AU Summit was dominated by the drama of the election for the post of the Chairman of the AU Commission. Many analysts feel that the fight for the post has divided the Continent and done a great deal of damage to African Unity.

An articulate India puts the Global South on the European agenda
Aug 15, 2023

An articulate India puts the Global South on the European agenda

India’s clear and consistent push for the Global South’s perceptions and challenges has contributed to a belated but necessary shift in European t

An Intellectual History of Modern Leftist Politics in the US
Aug 14, 2023

An Intellectual History of Modern Leftist Politics in the US

Left-wing activism amongst young people in the United States is on the rise, in no small part aided by the internet and social media. The generation which demographic researchers refer to as ‘Gen-Z’—or those born between the mid- to late 1990s to the early 2010s—is becoming more politically engaged. This brief offers an intellectual history of modern-day leftist politics in the US, and argues that it is primarily driven by the pur