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The geographical and socioeconomic characteristics of small island developing states (SIDS) expose them to unique challenges. Climate change, in particular, poses a severe threat to SIDS, with rising sea levels, ocean acidification, and changing precipitation patterns negatively affecting their ecosystems, economies, and communities. This brief assesses the challenges faced by SIDS in accessing traditional climate financing and analyses the effec
The broader convergence of strategic interests between India and Singapore is the driving factor for these engagements.
Digital adoption, hastened globally by the COVID-19 epidemic, brought along with it both benefits and threats, including concerns of safety and security of the cyberspace. Current geopolitical dynamics, ongoing strategic and economic disputes, as well as attempts by authoritarian regimes to preserve power have allowed companies with malicious intent—known as ‘cyber mercenaries’—to develop and deploy offensive cyber capabilities. The tools
While addressing aspects of the synergy between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and biotechnology, the existing regulatory landscape will need more expli
The Sino-Russian biotechnology collaboration, augmented by its strategic focus on pharmaceuticals and economic growth, has called for a global concern
Quantum computing is a novel technology that requires international cooperation for its growth. This should continue unabated despite the incumbent th
It will be a challenging road ahead to achieve global governance and it will require substantial political will. India can play a leading role.
The Blue Economy initiatives compel both India and Australia to acknowledge the untapped growth and power potentials.
Australia and India as emerging partners can collaborate to strengthen the rare earth supply chain and build resilience
Japan's financial aid for a power supply project in India's Andaman and the Nicobar Islands is an example of the strong bilateral ties between the two
India’s G20 presidency could help strengthen the bilateral ties and cooperation partnerships with Saudi Arabia
The NATO drawdown from Afghanistan presents new opportunities for long-term collaboration between the US and India. Successful coordination and collaboration during the next two years will do much to bring about a post-2014 Afghan scenario amenable to both our countries and the region at large.
Close collaboration between India and Australia can pave the way to extract critical minerals by undertaking seabed mining in a responsible and sustai
With the U.S. having shut down one of its major Space situational awareness networks, major Spacefaring powers need to make it a priority to contemplate possible solutions to track satellites and orbital debris on a continued basis.
Given the rapid advances made by authoritarian regimes in the tech space, democracies must work together to promote collective technology leadership.
This commentary provides deep insights into the rapid collaboration that is taking place between India and Australia. It also delves into its implications for the future.
If designed appropriately, a private sector focus for the US-India electric bus partnership could have a catalytic effect on electric bus penetration
New Delhi and Seoul are two key players in the Indo-Pacific in terms of their respective maritime geographies, geopolitical capabilities, and foreign
Expanding investments, collaboration between departments, fostering public-private partnerships, and engaging the community are crucial for health care in India
With the Quad Critical and Emerging Technology Working Group established, it is affirmed that the “Spirit of Quad” has widened its horizons to inc
Their collaboration highlights the power of strategic alliances and technological synergy
Constitutional provisions for the right to health cannot be realised without integrating frameworks for the health of people and the planet.
Tighter collaboration between private, government, nonprofits and educational institutes will be the key to India’s development of new-age technolog
AI already presents major risks for international peace and security. We must address the dangers of misuse.
Given the rapid pace of change in AI systems, the development of AI standards and certification programmes has become more urgent
Contrary to prevailing beliefs, the ASEAN exercise was aimed at highlighting ASEAN unity and initiating maritime security collaboration among its memb
Although the FTA fosters further economic collaboration between Maldives and China, it can lead to unmanageable debt levels for the former
Nitish Kumar is already playing with one hand tied behind his back, by the RJD. Till very recently Kumar and the BJP developed Bihar in collaboration. They are, in fact, conjoined brothers in development. Modi must rise above his personal feelings and go all out to support Kumar.
The recent expansion of BRICS places it as a potential voice for the Global South in economic, trade, and investment matters
India has achieved better Covid-19 vaccine coverage than most other countries in its income class, aided mainly by domestic production capacity and the government’s decision to offer the vaccines to the adult population for free. There are stark sub-national differences, however, in the pace and coverage of the vaccine rollout. This special report tells the story of the district of Raigarh in Chhattisgarh—one of the low-income, Empowered Acti
The continued collaboration between various stakeholders is crucial to effectively foster trust and maintain peace in the Valley.
Both India and Australia can work together and be partners in development to create solutions for the world. Communication, collaboration and consiste
With commitment, collaboration, and a comprehensive approach, the G20 has the capacity to guide us toward a future where mental health occupies a cent
The 75th anniversary of India–Thailand relations presents new opportunities to further collaborations in different spheres.
Going forward, the collaboration between developed and developing countries toward achieving SDGs is essential.
China has decided to construct its own space station. It has even approached the United Nations declaring this space station open for international co
While one could consider the establishment of a space station by China as a potential for collaboration, it would be more prudent of India to consider the military implications of such a move. A manned space station provides a greater thrust to PLA's combative capability.
A two-day deliberations by 20 experts from India, China and U.K, have underlined the need for a collective regional action to ensure environmental security in South Asia. The meeting was organised by Observer Research Foundation in collaboration with Royal United Services Institute, London and Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing.
Global terrorism can only be countered through cooperation, mutual collaboration, and confidence building amongst the international community
