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Biobanks host data fundamental to biological research and require governance to ensure that the results reach people across different countries equita
India’s quantum policies are excellent on paper, but more needs to be done to make them practically relevant
India’s talk of an ‘Act East’ policy or an Indian Ocean presence sounds hollow when its ability to shape outcomes in its own neighbourhood is so limited
The success of not signing the RCEP should be measured by the extent to which India is able to align the goals of its foreign trade policy.
Let World Population Day be a conscious reminder that India must offer a better future for its citizens by investing in decentralised urbanisation
The Indo-Pacific region will shape the trajectory of global politics for most of the 21st century
‘Dogmas of Delhi’ mustn’t beat our ability to innovate and experiment at the level of big ideas
India must upskill the rural youth through education programmes and skilling initiatives to enhance entrepreneurial abilities and employability.
New Delhi must leverage its SCO presidency to ensure greater cooperation amongst the member countries against drug trafficking
While the Modi government secured some notable gains during its time in office thus far, challenges lie ahead this year and beyond.
The shape of India’s recovery shows a multi-speed recovery with different sectors recovering at different paces, with the poor and marginalised bein
Once synonymous with inefficiency and slothfulness, India's public service delivery system is finally being overhauled and put on the path of reforms. Ironically, these reforms are being spearheaded by a set of state governments. This paper attempts to capture the key trends of this impressive development which has far reaching consequences for democracy and governance in the country.
Ideologically and strategically, India seems to be utilising its soft powers better than Pakistan in dealing with their resourceful neighbour, Afghani
The establishment of a new private institution has spotlighted New Delhi’s ongoing efforts to build out the commercial aspect of its space program.
The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021 changed the strategic dynamics in the region. For India, the new regime and its attendant risks—especially the threat of terrorism—quickly put it in an unenviable position. This brief assesses India’s policy towards Afghanistan since August 2021. It will cover how India has articulated its Afghan policy, domestically and in multilateral organisations, and its incremental
The security dimension of Chabahar is based on a preferential approach towards Indian interests rather than one based on exclusivity by Iran
Delhi wants to remain an Eurasian power, swinging between East and West according to its priorities. Its military ties with Moscow. The economic importance of Beijing. America as a strategic counterweight – as long as it works.
New Delhi approved a proposal to purchase six conventional submarines, but given past delays it’s not clear that India’s naval woes will dissipate anytime soon.
Without timely replenishment, India could end up with a submarine fleet similar to that of Pakistan.
Nine months after the surgical strikes, what is the verdict on the efficacy to deter Pakistan from its sub-conventional warfare?
India remains consistent in its stance on the Ukraine crisis despite growing pressures from the West.
Realities in the Indo-Pacific region have changed, and it’s time for New Delhi to deepen its political ties with Taipei.
Taliban diplomats attending the course extended by the MEA should not be misconstrued as India’s overall approach towards the Taliban
Greater engagement with the Taliban will create new possibilities for India as other regional players such as China, Russia and Iran look for ways to step up their engagement
India must be more proactive in how it engages with China along its border
If private investment materialises, India may move closer to its targets for nuclear power generating capacity.
Young men and women from the countryside discovered the joys of creativity, individuality and even celebrity on the Chinese app.
India needs to adopt adequate counter-measures against the growing use of IW by China and Pakistan
Since war is a contest between animate entities, how is it possible for India to escape the realities of confrontation with both Pakistan and China?
India’s renewed relationship with Uganda presents a test cast for Indian diplomacy
India’s vision of the Indo-Pacific and its distinctive inclusiveness in the region is against the premise of mini-lateralism that the Quad presuppos
Delhi must contribute its bit to shape the rules of a “reformed multilateralism”
According to the latest Economic Survey, due to sex selective abortions alone, there are an estimated 63 million missing women from India’s population and two million more are missing from every age group every year due to abortions, neglect, disease and malnutrition of girls.
This paper projects the nationwide and state-wise size of India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) market under various GDP growth scenarios. The market sizes under these scenarios are expressed in monetary values at the scale of both sub-national units and the Indian economy as a whole. With the help of transactions and market share data from Phonepe, a UPI company, the paper estimates the national and state-wise base case scenario market volu
Why does India have so few available options to manage security threats? In crisismanagement, Indian policy-makers have faced all-or-nothing choices, either passivelyabsorbing provocations, or overreacting with massive mobilisations and threats ofgeneral war. In wartime, with the notable exception of the 1971 war, India hasgenerally fought to degrade enemy military capabilities rather than to achieve decisiveoperational effects. This paper argues
The world’s pharmacy is looking to inoculations to build friendly ties around the world—and compete with China.
The government has announced an ambitious target of providing piped clean drinking water to all rural households by 2024. Although a worthy goal, it i
Recent developments signify an Afghanistan held hostage by competing interests of Russia and the United States.
ASEAN states are keen to know if India is willing to take a stronger stand on maritime security in the Asia-Pacific.
This paper explains Russian co-option of India into the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) at a high level of participation in September 2019 and the range of agreements involved. It argues that the co-option was the result of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s dissatisfaction with the economic outcomes so far for the Russian Far East of “northeast Asian regional cooperation.” Moscow related this behaviour to skewed priorities of East Asia’s �
Making the correct trade-offs can support higher growth over the long term as can implementing a foundational reform agenda
On the job creation front, there is need for higher manufacturing growth and the creation of 'decent' jobs and not just menial jobs of security guards and peons as around 10 million people will be enter the job market each year over the next decade.
Given the existing alliance pattern involving the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu and its partnership in the Congress-led UPA coalition at the Centre, people's perception of issues like price rise could become a double-jeopardy for the alliance in any election.
India must learn to quickly indigenise defence production to cut out both dependence on external sources and corruption that is endemic to the system and to provide employment to Indians along with a sense of pride. This will not happen overnight and there will be obstructions by vested interests.
Technology is vital to enabling accelerated socio-economic growth, effective governance, and relief delivery at scale. Many economies are adopting and developing technology-first frameworks to strengthen their population’s social welfare net, and support economic growth. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed both the challenges and opportunities in India that can be addressed and driven by multidimensional technology frameworks. With the rebalancin
