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The use of cognitive warfare by states showcases that a new avenue for contestation has emerged
India is at a crossroads. It has the largest young workforce anywhere in the world, and is the fastest growing economy today. At the same time, the economy is not creating enough jobs, and therefore not fully harnessing its “demographic dividend” in preparation for the “Fourth Industrial Revolution”. To create more and better jobs, certain fundamental realities need to be recognised – the untapped opportunities in the services sector, t
Despite detractions, the Quad must continue to do what it is doing—to focus on delivery of its promises and to build on areas of success
SCO members need to take a two-track approach to make it a successful regional grouping. At the macro level, it must forge a common vision and mutual trust with similar groupings such as the Collective Security Treaty Organization. At a micro level, bilateral and regional issues between member states need to be addressed.
Cities of the future must have sustainable mobility baked into the core planning process with the ultimate goal of meeting transport demand in a cost-
Despite the hype, some of the biggest impacts from the use of AI and applied machine learning in the defence context are mundane.
It is only when the institutional structures change in Afghanistan, that the status of women leaders can shift from symbols to real people.
Educational institutions can play a huge role in helping learners find a supportive community, figure out how to learn new things, and continually rei
One thing is for sure, the future of work is digital.
Government regulations will continue to play a crucial role in building an enabling environment for the intersection of free-market jobs and technolog
With the rise of digital labour platforms, new forms of employment are emerging that deviate from the “standard employment relationship.”
Education and skills development are key factors in the ‘man or machine’ debate.
What are the emerging geopolitical implications of water sharing of the Brahmaputra between China and India?
With no global consensus or frameworks in place, cryptocurrency regulation is one area where India can lead the way by leveraging the G20 presidency
The G20 will need to deliver on its collaborative commitment to accelerate the investment momentum in our agri-food systems in order to build sustaina
The ‘Compact with Africa’ (CWA) is the main pillar of a renewed G20 partnership with the continent. Its objective is to attract more private investment to Africa, especially for infrastructure. African countries face the challenge of diversifying their economies and promoting industries and services that can absorb a rapidly growing labour force. Lack of investment and Africa’s massive infrastructure gap are major obstacles to this economic
The G20 Digital Agenda: Cross-Presidency Priorities white paper, co-authored by the World Economic Forum and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), underscores the importance of a cohesive digital strategy within the G20.
The COVID-19 pandemic is transforming the world of work. As new occupations are emerging in this digitised landscape, the skills and competencies required for jobs are evolving as well. This brief examines the skills gaps that persist across the G20 countries, and argues that they will need to adapt their education and training mechanisms to the changing skills requirements. Although nearly all presidencies of the G20 forum have prioritised youth
New Delhi has shed its past baggage with the West but Russia’s embrace of China poses a challenge.
President Trump’s implicit assessment of the value of the G20 Hamburg summit was best illustrated by letting his daughter replace him.
At a time when the world order is intensely polarised, India remains one of the few nations which can engage with both the G-7 and BRICS in a matter of days with élan.
This time around, it is probably fair to say that no “Wuhan spirit” can salvage bilateral relations.
In order to stall an Operation Cactus redux, Beijing would have had to signal India that it has the muscle to push Indian forces out of the Maldives if it so chooses
It is a troubled world that we live in today. However, so far India has been a sea of tranquility and it is too early to say if there is a link between the storm brewing on both flanks, but the security agencies, indeed the entire country, have a task on their hands.
Nuclear weapons, the ultimate symbol of power, are no assurance or guarantees against blowback from religious radicalism. Only when the State decides to put a stop to this and takes a lead against the beliefs and practices of radicalism, will society learn to follow and resist.
Research suggests that higher women’s participation in global value chains will prove to be economically beneficial for the world.
COP27 should strive to be a platform that keeps women at the heart of intergovernmental climate negotiations
Despite the suffusion of gender in almost all socio-cultural-economic-environmental endeavour, the gender lens to development needs to be interpreted
The gendered impacts of heatwaves and water scarcity in India underscore the urgent need for comprehensive strategies that prioritise the well-being a
Two immediate observations can be made from Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's address to the nation on July 22, 2005. One, he is not willing to take strong and decisive action against extremist and terrorist groups in Pakistan. Two, he cannot take such an action.
Global supply chains are being restructured to achieve distinct geopolitical goals, given the strategic vulnerability of such networks due to being controlled by a few nations. Countries that are prominent sourcing hubs for some supply chains could potentially ‘weaponise’ their economic influence for larger geopolitical gains. This brief argues that although multiple global efforts have been initiated to address such threats, efforts
