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World according to Romney
Aug 06, 2012

World according to Romney

Delhi, which saw President Obama build on Bush's strategic initiative towards India, has no dog in the presumed fight on foreign policy between the Democrats and Republicans in this election. There is no argument between the two candidates on the US relationship with India.

World Children’s Day: Every newborn has a right to survive, thrive and live a life of dignity
Nov 20, 2020

World Children’s Day: Every newborn has a right to survive, thrive and live a life of dignity

Let first one thousand days of life get a chance to unleash the potential of the child to live a life with dignity.

World Cup: A 'GLO-BALL' affair
Jul 12, 2018

World Cup: A 'GLO-BALL' affair

Sports and geopolitics are supposed to be like oil and water – they don’t mix. But even oil and water are intertwined in geopolitical discourse

World Environment Day: Film screening and talk
Jun 12, 2019

World Environment Day: Film screening and talk

Exploring marine pollution and the need for cleaner resources, this event looked at the measures to counter environmental degradation.

World focus on West Asia, but terrorism is on the ascent in South East Asia
Apr 22, 2015

World focus on West Asia, but terrorism is on the ascent in South East Asia

The ISIS has the potential to become the unifying terrorist force in the South East Asia region, posing a bigger threat to the region, according to terrorism expert Mr. Vikram Rajakumar. He also pointed out the emerging pro and anti ISIS factions in the region, counter balancing the ISIS.

World Food Safety Day 2023: Role of food standards
Jun 08, 2023

World Food Safety Day 2023: Role of food standards

In line with this year’s World Food Safety Day theme, this brief explores the role of proper food standards in ensuring the safety, quality, and int

World Food Safety Day: Aiming for safer food and better health
Jun 07, 2022

World Food Safety Day: Aiming for safer food and better health

This year’s World Food Safety Day focuses on the role of safe nutritious food for better health and well-being; communities and the government shoul

World in flux: India’s choices may help manage disruptions
Jan 25, 2018

World in flux: India’s choices may help manage disruptions

The political and cultural arrangements states and communities arrive at will be heavily implicated by the one major transition Foreign Secretary S. J

World Population Day 2022: Celebrating the reduction of adolescent fertility rate
Jul 11, 2022

World Population Day 2022: Celebrating the reduction of adolescent fertility rate

India has managed to reduce teenage pregnancy significantly over these past few years, causing a positive change in infant child mortality rate as wel

World Population Day calls for reimagining Indian cities
Jul 11, 2023

World Population Day calls for reimagining Indian cities

World Population Day 2023 is an apt occasion to rethink strategies to make the most of India’s population and demographic dividend

World Pulses Day 2023: The role of pulses for a sustainable future
Feb 10, 2023

World Pulses Day 2023: The role of pulses for a sustainable future

It is vital to raise awareness about the benefits of eating pulses that are high in macronutrients for both sustainability and dietary needs

World sees India as not contributing positively to trade negotiations
Mar 02, 2015

World sees India as not contributing positively to trade negotiations

The world sees India as not contributing positively to the international trade negotiations and this makes it difficult for India to actively participate in ongoing major plurilateral trade negotiations, according to Dr. Harsha Vardhana Singh, India's former DDG to WTO.

World War II: Time to mark India's contributions
Feb 06, 2015

World War II: Time to mark India's contributions

If the world rapidly forgot about the Indian role in the Second World War, independent India did a lot worse. Its political leaders trivialised the war by dismissing it a colonial enterprise. Seventy years later, the time has come for political India to put the war in its proper historical context and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of the Indian people.

World War-II mistakes: What should Abe do?
May 18, 2015

World War-II mistakes: What should Abe do?

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the World War-II. This day should have been used to reflect on the pain inflicted by the war. Unfortunately, this anniversary appears to be degenerating into a political battle, that could have a critical impact on Japan's diplomacy and reputation, especially in Asia.

World Youth Skills Day 2022: Putting young India first
Jul 15, 2022

World Youth Skills Day 2022: Putting young India first

India has a formidable arsenal of digital skilling programmes for youth, but significant gaps remain, which are a cause of concern for young Indians,

World Youth Skills Day 2022: Upskilling the youth of India
Jul 15, 2022

World Youth Skills Day 2022: Upskilling the youth of India

To address the skill deficit, India needs to extend high technical and vocational courses to improve employability.

Worst-ever power crisis hits Pakistan
Oct 21, 2011

Worst-ever power crisis hits Pakistan

Pakistan is facing an unprecedented power crisis, the worst in its history, with the deficit estimated to be over 8,000 MW. Rather than a shortage in its installed capacity.

WTO and its role in reducing the economic shock of the pandemic
Feb 11, 2021

WTO and its role in reducing the economic shock of the pandemic

The WTO has served as ‘constructed focal point’ during the pandemic by helping countries coordinate their policy responses.

WTO MC12: More unfinished business
Jun 28, 2022

WTO MC12: More unfinished business

The inability of the ministerial conferences in not being able to produce any fruitful declarations further undermined the effective functioning of th

WTO's Bali Ministerial: What is in it for India?
Jan 15, 2014

WTO's Bali Ministerial: What is in it for India?

To be relevant, the WTO cannot keep postponing handling the major sticking points. It has to fulfill its agenda of ending rich country farm subsidies and tackle issues like rules governing intellectual property rights - things that regional FTAs are already dealing with.

WTO’s deadlock: EU’s trade duty dispute with India
Feb 29, 2024

WTO’s deadlock: EU’s trade duty dispute with India

The ongoing WTO dispute settlement between the EU and India could encumber India’s efforts to boost the domestic electronic product manufacturing se

Xi abolishes term limits, but a leader too long at the helm seldom works out well for any country
Mar 05, 2018

Xi abolishes term limits, but a leader too long at the helm seldom works out well for any country

Xi has been steadily accumulating and centralising power ever since he took office as General Secretary in November 2012 and President in March 2014.

Xi and a tale of two Europes
May 15, 2024

Xi and a tale of two Europes

European efforts to find a footing in China present opportunities for India.

Xi clips the wings of PLA’s top brass
Jan 22, 2024

Xi clips the wings of PLA’s top brass

The recent leadership rejig indicates that by being tough on graft, Xi is overhauling PLA’s combat capabilities for the looming battles ahead

Xi grabs power to resolve current contradictions, but could trigger new ones
Mar 30, 2018

Xi grabs power to resolve current contradictions, but could trigger new ones

Xi’s consolidation of power likely has two objectives. The first is personal — Xi seeks to cement his legacy. The second is great power ambitions.

Xi Jinping and China’s Expanding Role in Africa
Nov 03, 2022

Xi Jinping and China’s Expanding Role in Africa

As the most dominant external power in Africa, China has already played an expansive role under Xi Jinping’s leadership

Xi Jinping and Uyghur Muslim minorities in Xinjiang
Mar 17, 2021

Xi Jinping and Uyghur Muslim minorities in Xinjiang

Cultural aggression on Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang has been supported by President Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party after the inception of th

Xi Jinping moves one step closer to the top post in China
Oct 29, 2010

Xi Jinping moves one step closer to the top post in China

His appointment as the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission is a clear indication of the eventual change of guard in 2012

Xi Jinping visit - a wasted opportunity to break new ground
Sep 25, 2014

Xi Jinping visit - a wasted opportunity to break new ground

The Chinese diplomacy seems to have erred on the side of aggression. A golden opportunity "to make a new beginning" was lost mainly due to the face-off in Ladakh. Modi genuinely wanted a much higher level of engagement, but the Chinese President failed to seize the opportunity.