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Global economic cooperation and recovery will be key to India’s G20 agenda
The G20 has gradually transformed itself from a forum for economic crisis management — through international cooperation and discussion on specific
The G20, though formed in 1999, was chosen as a forum to discuss financial reforms after the Global Financial Crisis of 2008.
The real reform of the international financial architecture can only be completed when Emerging Economies or the other half of the G20 are fully repre
This paper assesses the gendered division of labour for household-level domestic service activities, of which water management remains a primary component, across Indian states and the various dimensions of gender that are relevant in this context. Women have traditionally played an essential role in water management at the household level, devoting a significant share of their day to related unpaid domestic service activities. Such engagements o
In response to the Ukrainian crisis, Germany has introduced a new national security strategy, altering its longstanding policies.
Dhaka needs to urgently focus on effective methods for revenue enhancement and expenditure rationalisation to deal with the budgetary problems
Free elections are the backbone of a democracy. But to preserve democracy during a crisis such as this, we may need to cancel, postpone or rethink the
Amidst all the handwringing, it is often forgotten that the crisis of multilateralism could offer new opportunities that India should harness
Not only are the important regional players getting into a huddle to discuss the implications of President Trump’s actions, but are also re-calibrat
Will conflicts outside the Indo-Pacific region, such as the Ukraine crisis, threaten the solidarity of the QUAD?
The future of the Wagner Group, a private mercenary conglomerate linked to Russian foreign policy, is uncertain, raising questions about its global footprint.
The New Delhi Declaration’s policy commitments in the health sector emphasise the role of the G20 in revising the existing financial and global heal
Although energy poverty is a crisis that needs to be addressed, the West should review the persistent call for phasing out energy subsidies in poor co
This crisis is significant from two angles:. It is part of a bigger Chinese strategic game — understanding the implications from a tactical and operational perspective is important.
The post-ISIS scenario for Deir Ezzor is yet to be identified, and that is perhaps true for the entire state of Syria.
Use of weaponized drones, do-it-yourself armoured vehicles and a well-planned internet strategy have given Islamic State an unprecedented edge
Is ISIS a mere shadow of what it was or is it still a potent force?
Will the recent tax changes alleviate the ongoing economic crisis?
As the COVID-19 infection rate continues to increase in the United States (US), this brief examines the country’s social protection system and compares it to those of other rich OECD countries. It argues that implementing basic social protection measures in a time of crisis such as this, may be costly both in resources and time. While addressing immediate needs imposed by the public health emergency is priority, in the long term, institutionali
The Taliban story has only just resumed and could see a return of the US and other powers to this theatre in the future as global jihadist movements v
Legitimacy to insurgent groups, whether political or institutional, is often a last resort by states and almost never the first option.
Gulf capitals are attracted towards the concept of ‘strategic autonomy’, one that is attractive on paper but challenging in practice
The Syrian crisis, at its current juncture, looks set for a prolonged battle.
For Africa, the Russo-Ukrainian crisis remains a sensitive issue due to significant economic dependence on Russia
With several food programmes dismantled during the pandemic, the food crisis in Brazil has taken a turn for the worse.
The pandemic proved that the Centre and states have different roles but need to work closely during a crisis, instead of adopting a centralised approa
India's increasing use of imported coal undermines the country's strategy of being "self-reliant" in the energy security sector.
India’s agrarian crisis has deepened in the past several years, contributing to the slowdown of the economy. Amongst the most crucial factors affecting the country’s agricultural sector is financial inclusion. Over the years, India has attempted various measures to narrow the gap in financial inclusion for its farmers, yet the goal continues to elude the country. This paper presents a discussion of these measures, outlining the current state
The political landscape of Europe is steadily changing, and the sheen of Right-wing populism seems here to stay.
Cutting oil and gas out of the climate conversation won’t work because – like it or not – they will underpin the global economy for years to come
Talks of a major rift were also put to rest by the joint statement, which largely hewed to India's stated position
Samir Saran, President of ORF, spoke to New Age's Shahidul Islam Chowdhury about the various matters affecting India-Bangladesh relations, including t
They can keep trying to match each other’s capabilities but that will only increase chances of war.
The Doklam crisis of 2017 illustrates the increasing tension in India and China’s nuclear relationship. There are elements of stability and instability in such relationship, and this brief examines them. Stability, on one hand, is derived from a history of military and political restraint, ongoing institutionalised negotiations, and growing economic relations. However, the continuing border dispute and disagreement on a non-demarcated Line of A
Even with the hierarchical decapitation of Hamas by Israel, it is likely that the group would resurface in another avatar
As long as both sides focus on reassuring their domestic constituencies rather than contradicting each other’s version of events, the chances of conflict are paradoxically lower. The problem is that in this crisis like any other, facts inevitably intrude.
The financial crisis across the globe and the ensuing responses by nations and non-state actors has dominated both public consciousness and political debate in the recent past. The discussion on suitable stimulus packages, the causes for the financial disorder and future restructuring of the financial systems has often been dominated by the rhetoric of specific constituencies serving individual interests even as it loses sight of the substantive
No country is as well-positioned as India in mediating between Russia and US, and bringing the Ukraine conflict to an end
India must quickly come to terms with the fact that Vietnam’s concerns on the looming security crisis in the South China Sea will lead Hanoi to search for new partners.
India needs to consider the political and military consequences of a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan and formulate a policy to support Taiwan's freedom
China’s domestic debates throw light on issues behind the LAC crisis and also hold a lesson for India — to recognise and leverage its increasing strategic value to China
