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Bitcoin could replace gold and the US dollar as the global reserve commodity in the coming years, it would be prudent for India to adopt Bitcoin as pa
A major reason for the BJP’s latest posture is that it has nothing to offer by way of a political dialogue.
There is little scientific basis behind the claims of Chinese interventions on the stream-flow of the Yarlung-Tsangpo / Brahmaputra
In signing the civil nuclear deal with India, Japan has made an exception of not conducting nuclear commerce with a state that is not a signatory to the NPT.
Even though the tale of Chinese munificence is marred by unsavoury ground realities, all eyes will be on the future of the Belt and Road Initiative
While the four Melanesian countries recognise Beijing’s economic heft, these nations consider the national security implications of overtly involvin
Tax rationalisation, higher capex, the idea of green growth, and agricultural markets — highlights of Budget 2023
Across the Indo-Pacific, countries big and small are building up their military capacity through domestic production and imports.
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc across the globe since the first outbreak in 2019, causing massive losses in lives and livelihoods. This brief examines the nature of the threat, the blind-spots in global health security that were revealed by the pandemic, and why a values-based geopolitical order is critical for the world’s future. It makes a case for the global community to treat health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, as global
The close ties between Israel and Central and Eastern European countries are driving a rift in the EU on the Israel-Palestine conflict
It is crucial that we tell our daughters of the countless armies of women who have raised their voices, who have raged, and fought, and sung.
Qatar aims to be a political power broker in the Middle East as witnessed by its efforts in brokering the temporary Israel-Hamas truce. However, with
Steering clear of strategic issues by only focusing on non-traditional security challenges has led to a decline in the relevance of the EAS Summit.
This Issue Brief aims to deconstruct the Centre-State fiscal relationship by describing the current status quo and the criticisms. It gives recommendations to correct and update the relationship such that it reflects the changed fiscal structure of the country, its States and its people.
The challenge for France is not easy. The idea that education, hard work and following French laws and customs led to upward mobility has been challenged in recent years and Covid-19 has only highlighted it
It veers away sharply from old priorities such as democracy promotion to focus on great power competition and economic rivalry
We must build the credibility of Indian innovation within our borders and convince people that the quality of research done in India is at par with th
What is the future of the India-backed port at Chabahar in Iran?
This study discusses three major mega free trade agreements (the TPP, TTIP and the RCEP) and attempts to develop a strategy for India to navigate the repercussions engendered by these groupings and thereby safeguard India?s trade and sustain its economic growth.
The many success stories of Indian LOC funded projects, which has been welcomed positively by Africa, indicates the point that African countries have
Adam Smith was among the first to challenge mercantilism and the guild system by association. Smith believed that the wealth of nations depended on th
The first incumbent will also need to create confidence in all three services that their legitimate and vital interests will not be compromised.
The Chinese spy balloons are a deceptively simple aerial surveillance tool that even the US admitted to failing to detect before the recent missile hit. India needs to up its game in this department
There is a deepening concern amongst the Chinese strategic community over the convergence of interest between the US and India.
Though Xi’s recent trip to the Middle East might have added new momentum to Sino-GCC cooperation, they still need to iron out certain differences
The challenge to Beijing is that it may be instigating an arms race where it does not seek one, especially with regard to India, which increasingly se
Chittagong Port is a step towards strengthening India-Bangladesh bilateral ties and is mutually beneficial to both the South-Asian nations.
Despite the current economic and political upheaval in Pakistan, the Sino-Pakistani strategic nexus remains stable
With the support of the CSC, Australia can enhance its engagement with the Northeast Indian Ocean region
Like the LEMOA, there have been heated debates on COMCASA too.
If the last 10 years give any indication of how the next ten years will unfold, I predict there will be strong and brutal opposition to the advancemen
Despite the recent allegations, India’s intelligence culture has been characterised by its conflict resolution strategies instead of resorting to ta
The Smart Cities Mission in India, launched in 2015, is a unique experiment undertaken with the aim of improving people’s quality of life in cities. It bypasses traditional institutional approaches and employs innovative methods to achieve its targets. This brief provides an overview of the work initiated under the mission since its inception and explores the gains so far. It documents sectoral reforms and conducts a critical appraisal of the m
The importance of the Maritime Domain Awareness is being realised as the Bay is facing security concerns.
The Indian government’s “Smart Cities Mission” aims to drive economic growth and improve quality of life through “smart” solutions for the delivery of infrastructure and services. This is expected to transform living spaces, enhance quality of life, and provide employment opportunities, in turn helping reduce crime rates and promoting law and order. Among the challenges to the “Smart Cities” programme is terrorism—especially in ur
