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New Delhi has the chance to shape the global agenda and advocate for its vision of multilateralism.
As global borrowing increases across the world, India can make a huge long-term difference in the resolution of the global debt crisis as it takes ove
As the Union Budget charts the pathway to development for the next 25 years, faltering consumption demand is still a concern
Although the current uprising PoJK is predominantly centred around economic issues, there is a deeper underpinning of issues of political economy and
Heightened rhetoric about a Western plot, quack remedies and blind faith added to the problem in a nation where senior clerics and politicians have died in the pandemic
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
Sri Lanka is emerging from its crippling economic crisis through stabilisation efforts of the Wickremasinghe government and Indian aid
Multilateral groupings such as the G20 should aim to regulate the cryptocurrency space as it will be the defining asset of the future internet economy
The crisis in Lebanon has reached a point of desperation evident by the move to remove subsidies for most of the poor
While the coronavirus lockdown has certainly exacerbated the economic collapse and the protests that engulfed the country in October caused panic —
Increased investment and support across BRICS can be an incisive way to leverage the BRICS and serve as a counterpoint to Bretton Woods orthodoxy
Amidst the war of words between China and India and the ongoing economic crisis, Sri Lanka may be forced to make tough choices.
The Maldives is said to be in a brittle economic state, slowly inching closer to what Sri Lanka and Pakistan are experiencing.
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.
Immediate measures need to be taken to ensure that the economic impact of the pandemic, the domestic political turmoil, or the Ukraine–Russia confli
As the Pakistani People's Party (PPP) Government struggles to get the Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) passed into legislation, an international team of IMF experts are scheduled to meet with political parties this week to be the mediators for a much-needed consensus.
The Stand-By Agreement from the IMF staves off the possibility of Pakistan defaulting on its debt, but only temporarily, not indefinitely.
Pakistan's rational options now are severely limited. However, expecting the rational from Pakistan might be expecting too much. Here's what India needs to be prepared for.
Pakistan further descends into chaos as the recent bye-elections send shockwaves throughout the political and economic domains.
The budget will be passed under what are probably the most difficult and trying circumstances in Pakistan's history
The first in a two part series on the problems that are plaguing Pakistan into the new year
No matter the winner, Pakistan’s economy will make it difficult for the incoming government to meet election promises
Can Pakistan help the US tame the Taliban so that Trump can withdraw US forces from Afghanistan? That’s the price the US demands in exchange for aid for Pakistan’s floundering economy, but success is far from assured
Pakistan should be cautious of the excessive IMF lending as the large capital inflows can undermine the BoP viability in the long run
Avoiding a debt default is virtually impossible, but this crisis can be an opportunity for Pakistan to redeem itself
Pakistan can draw crucial lessons from Sri Lanka’s success as the former continues to negotiate for a US$ 1.1-billion tranche from the IMF to stabil
Bangladesh must invest to enhance its energy security as the current crisis can have economic implications
Country-wide protests over fuel and food prices have broken out in Ecuador as it descends into an economic crisis.
The impact of the recession on Russia at this particular moment in geopolitical history will impact its foreign policy trajectory in very specific way
The upcoming visit by President al-Sisi provides an opportunity to boost relations between India and Egypt
The varied responses to the Sri Lankan crisis from India, China, and the West best reflect their respective Indo-Pacific strategy
There is no doubt that International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans often come with a set of conditionalities that most countries find unfavourable to implement. With its ongoing economic crisis and complex multilateral debt negotiations between creditor nations, Sri Lanka is no exception.
Amidst the ongoing Sri Lankan economic crisis, the need of the hour for the present government is to plan and take steps for reform.
While the old thinking on Pakistan is back in the US, the Afghan government is being seen as a hindrance in US' South Asia policy.
Wrestling inflation below 4 percent is a fit metric for both responsive monetary policy and responsible fiscal policy
By developing agendas, action-oriented plans, and decisions through collaborative efforts, India could lead the G20 agenda in a unique way
China has used Colombo’s compulsion to deliver a strong message to India and the world—regardless of its assistance, Beijing still holds significa
China has considerably increased its investments in Pakistan. Given Pakistan's fragile IMF dependent economy, the idea of an economic rationale behind the substantial Chinese investments seems far-fetched.
The crises in Sri Lanka and Pakistan are raising questions about the relevance and the costs of their reliance on the alternative financial system provided by China’s Belt and Road Initiative
As Sri Lanka enters the crucial phase of debt restructuring, it will have to balance its domestic and external pressures
With increasing assistance from India to abate the Sri Lankan crisis, the new presidency seems to be keen to enhance bilateral relations.
Aid from India, Japan, Russia and China seems to be more viable than aid from the West as it accompanies political conditionalities.
Given the IMF's stringent bailout conditions and China's distinct approach, Sri Lanka's road to economic recovery will be a long and arduous one
Sri Lanka, one of the leading countries in the South Asian region, has now descended into a crisis due to flawed policies. Will it be able to undo the
The current crisis in Sri Lanka presents an opportunity for India to cement its position as Sri Lanka’s strategic all-weather ally and ameliorate it
