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The spillover of terrorist activity from West Asia to Africa has had devastating consequences for the continent
A four-member Chiang Mai-based delegation from the Burmese Ethnic Nationalities Council (ENC) visited ORF on 26 November, 2007. The delegation consisted of Dr. Lian H. Sakhong (General Secretary); Harn Yawnghwe (Director - National Reconciliation Programme); Saw David Taw (Joint General-Secretary); and Dr. Sui-Khar (Team Leader - Foreign Affairs Committee).
The visit marks a point of tension in Germany’s stance of seeing China as “a partner, a competitor, and a systemic rival”
Probably the most common response to the criticism that has been leveled at the P5+1-Iran negotiations over the past year is: "but what's the alternative?"
In pushing J&K leaders out of the spectrum of political participation, the Centre is inching closer towards making an internal colony out of the erstwhile state.
While the digital divide is still a challenge, the inequities and disparities that exist in the physical world are a much bigger hurdle to solve.
Amidst rising anti-China protests in Central Asian countries, Xi attempts to project Beijing as a partner and not a hegemon during the recent China-Ce
Several challenges and threats may hinder achieving two percent growth for the world economy. For instance, the plans of IMF and Central Bank to raise the interest rate are likely to result in wiping out efforts to achieve the target. Also the investment is witnessing lower volatility.
China will need to be more specific in spelling out its climate plans.
Replacing tech authoritarianism with state overreach will only exacerbate problems plaguing social media platforms
These three states can develop templates for growth under fiscal stress and become guides for other states
A new submarine deal could bring back Germany as a major player in the Indian defense sector.
Australia seems to be looking to establish a multipolar Indo-Pacific order and ensuring that no single power dominates it.
As the impending US-China trade war escalates, there is a lot of shadow boxing and re-negotiation that gives nations like India a chance to enter diff
Economic growth in current times will ask for identifying new, efficient ways of increased productivity, ways to integrate policy priorities across di
Defending Indian airspace from any potential Chinese aerial challenge or intrusions in the future with the proliferation of stealth aircraft in the re
Peaceful international partnerships in crucial sectors, like healthcare, continue to inspire India’s global vision.
Adapting a more multi-dimensional framework for measuring energy access that could capture gender disaggregated data and indicators would push for a m
Processing bio-waste to bio-fuels and compost will enhance clean energy energy access as well as improve soil fertility.
India is increasingly serving as a model for countries worldwide by demonstrating how economic development and environmental conservation can be complementary.
India inherits a presidency full of challenges from Indonesia. It will, therefore, be called upon to provide bold and innovative solutions
A recent sale to the Philippines is a major win, but India faces obstacles to its big ambitions.
Maritime security in the Indian Ocean needs to be conceptualised. Thus, a rethink about injecting momentum into collective regional cooperation via IO
When tempers have cooled down, and the plateau regained, we should rethink IBDH, enforce strict set of "Devyani Guidelines," and derisk an entire gamut of ties - sadly, the US one being the only legacy Manmohan Singh might have had!
With commitment, collaboration, and a comprehensive approach, the G20 has the capacity to guide us toward a future where mental health occupies a cent
Though India dreams of replicating the shale gas successes of the US, it cannot enjoy the luxury of easily acquiring land for shale gas operations. In the US, landowners, besides owning surface rights, also own mineral rights. Consequently, they receive huge financial incentives directly from oil and gas companies.
In an ironic situation, President Obama finds his own party, the Democrats, his key opponents while, the Republicans, his greatest allies as he pushes for the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement.
There is a renewed interested in the idea of India taking a leadership role in the Commonwealth to infuse a new lease of life into an organisation which for many in Delhi has long back outlived its usefulness.
Although the dollar continues to be the dominant global currency, Russia and China could dent this dominance
Are smart cities the panacea for the increasing urbanisation problems in India? Question asked the Modi government is speeding up its smart city mission.
For digital economy to deliver on it's promise we need to avoid technological determinism and put people back at centre as the recipients of economic change
The need for a more multipolar global currency system is being raised amidst the rise of newer currencies and growing criticism of the US dollar
Being a multilateral forum of international economic cooperation, the G20 can serve as a suitable platform for creating a dedicated fund for climate m
Driving forward, the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda in a coherent and mutually supportive manner is a significant opportuni
Since P20-type parliamentary diplomacy has seen acceptance, slight organisational changes can place the P20 on track for being an exemplar multilatera
Dealing with Dragon: Four wavering democracies are trying to take on a determined power
