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10 themes that will dominate headlines in 2018
Jan 02, 2018

10 themes that will dominate headlines in 2018

If 2017 saw the rise of the ‘spin’ — any event or news was butchered and battered until it yielded a pre-determined narrative — 2018 will see

With rebel Dinakaran’s win in Jaya’s constituency, TN politics set to realign
Dec 28, 2017

With rebel Dinakaran’s win in Jaya’s constituency, TN politics set to realign

Dinakaran, once Jayalalithaa’s troubleshooter, has emerged as the inheritor of Jayalalithaa’s legacy. It means that the two factions of the ruling

FRDI Bill ensures safety of depositors, but must provide the shield of transparency
Dec 27, 2017

FRDI Bill ensures safety of depositors, but must provide the shield of transparency

The FRDI Bill creates a process, with early-warning systems in place to alert regulators and the government about the risk on financial institutions,

Is WTO relevant to India?
Dec 26, 2017

Is WTO relevant to India?

India has to compete with ASEAN and others around the world in increasing its share of global trade. It is promoting its own free trading arrangement

China and the Saudi-Iran conflict
Dec 20, 2017

China and the Saudi-Iran conflict

Beijing would find it hard to sustain its balancing act between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

How the ‘fall’ of IS, more than its rise, challenges global diplomacy
Dec 12, 2017

How the ‘fall’ of IS, more than its rise, challenges global diplomacy

The Syrian crisis, at its current juncture, looks set for a prolonged battle.

Why have we failed to create institutes of excellence, like in West?
Dec 11, 2017

Why have we failed to create institutes of excellence, like in West?

There is reluctance in offering absolute autonomy to institutes in something as basic as issuing degrees. When it comes to financial autonomy, it is a

इराक में बढ़ती ईरान की भूमिका
Nov 14, 2017

इराक में बढ़ती ईरान की भूमिका

आईेसआईएस के खात्मे के धमाके को नहीं, इसकी सिसकियों को सुन�

Along with US' new South Asia policy, India’s Chabahar initiative changing region’s narrative
Nov 14, 2017

Along with US' new South Asia policy, India’s Chabahar initiative changing region’s narrative

The moment Chabahar opens, and Indian support becomes freely available, Afghanistan's dependency on Pakistan would reduce. This would provide Afghanis

Has President Trump lost the plot in the Middle East?
Nov 04, 2017

Has President Trump lost the plot in the Middle East?

Not only are the important regional players getting into a huddle to discuss the implications of President Trump’s actions, but are also re-calibrat

In post-ISIS Iraq, Iran emerges a significant player
Oct 26, 2017

In post-ISIS Iraq, Iran emerges a significant player

It is bewildering to notice the whimper and not the promised bang ISIS ended with.

Bits and Bytes: Reaching money to the bottom of the pyramid
Sep 29, 2017

Bits and Bytes: Reaching money to the bottom of the pyramid

Despite numerous government efforts to popularise digital transactions, India continues to be a cash-dependent economy. This is because the transforma

Transition to a low carbon economy: China’s influence on outcomes
Sep 27, 2017

Transition to a low carbon economy: China’s influence on outcomes

Transition to a low carbon economy is path dependent as initial conditions such as resource availability and other geographic, climatic, economic, soc

Germany: A wise verdict
Sep 26, 2017

Germany: A wise verdict

The ostrich policy of Merkel’s grand old coalition has reached a dead end. Even without the AfD, the government will have to address uncomfortable q

Why India should go for national election fund?
Sep 22, 2017

Why India should go for national election fund?

While it would cost the public exchequer a bomb, still, time is ripe for India to have a national election fund. Given that India’s current politica

Mann Ki Baat: Innovation in Indian policymaking
Sep 19, 2017

Mann Ki Baat: Innovation in Indian policymaking

Governments are architects designing our range of choices and social environment. Using formal behavioural science towards design, they can craft smar

Coup by Court — The Pakistani Army's new modus operandi
Sep 12, 2017

Coup by Court — The Pakistani Army's new modus operandi

In earlier coups, the Army used the Court as an afterthought to "justify" its actions. Now for the time the Court was used as the first port of call

China's BRICS summit — What to expect?
Sep 01, 2017

China's BRICS summit — What to expect?

BRICS has a huge potential to transform into a strong, effective and viable institution.

Trump’s Afghan strategy — Transforming South Asia
Aug 28, 2017

Trump’s Afghan strategy — Transforming South Asia

Trump's Afghan strategy has been long in the making. But the wait has been well worth it.

India and Iran: More than what meets the eye
Aug 23, 2017

India and Iran: More than what meets the eye

It is in New Delhi’s interests to maintain cordial relations with Iran.

Why Chabahar agreement is important for Iran?
Jul 17, 2017

Why Chabahar agreement is important for Iran?

The Chabahar agreement which entails the development of free trade zone could be capitalised to generate employment and rope in investments.

Saudi Arabia gets a new heir-apparent: Implications for India
Jun 27, 2017

Saudi Arabia gets a new heir-apparent: Implications for India

Mohammad bin Salman's ascent to the second most important position in the kingdom will reinforce Saudi Arabia's newly assertive foreign policy.

SCO Summit: A Russian perspective
Jun 22, 2017

SCO Summit: A Russian perspective

Moscow is interested in continuing the SCO's expansion — primarily by making Iran a member.

The war beyond ISIS: How US and Iran tensions are flaring in Syria
Jun 22, 2017

The war beyond ISIS: How US and Iran tensions are flaring in Syria

ISIS provides a single common enemy where foreign interventionists in the conflict will increasingly find themselves elbowing for space.

चीन की वृहद रणनीति की तलाश
Jun 14, 2017

चीन की वृहद रणनीति की तलाश

यह स्पष्ट है कि चीन की वृहद रणनीतिक प्राथमिकताओं का झुका�

Time to restate the organising principles of BRICS
Jun 12, 2017

Time to restate the organising principles of BRICS

The text of the speech delivered by ORF Vice President Samir Saran at the inauguration of the 9th BRICS Academic Forum in Fuzhou, China.

Trump ups the ante against Iran and stokes fires
May 29, 2017

Trump ups the ante against Iran and stokes fires

Iran which has been waging a war against the ISIS, the declared enemy of President Trump, is dubbed a terrorist country.

परमाणु समझौते के बाद चुनाव की तैयारियों में जुटा ईरान
May 20, 2017

परमाणु समझौते के बाद चुनाव की तैयारियों में जुटा ईरान

ईरान का राजनीतिक परिदृश्य कई परतों वाला है, जिसमें रूढ़ि�

Srinagar Consensus: A gamble on growth
May 20, 2017

Srinagar Consensus: A gamble on growth

Against several odds, what began as the Srinagar conversation has transformed into the Srinagar Consensus, making it arguably the most far-reaching po

भारत-ईरान संबंधों पर अमेरिकी छाया
May 17, 2017

भारत-ईरान संबंधों पर अमेरिकी छाया

ईरान द्वारा बेलिस्टिक मिसाइल का प्रक्षेपण करने पर ट्रम्�

Universal basic income and India's China lesson: Paradiplomacy revisited
May 10, 2017

Universal basic income and India's China lesson: Paradiplomacy revisited

Robust economic growth, coupled with a dibao-like subsistence guarantee to target poor through poverty household registry, and UBI in Macau and Hong K

A post-nuclear deal Iran prepares for elections
May 06, 2017

A post-nuclear deal Iran prepares for elections

The Iranian political landscape is multilayered, with a juxtaposition of conservatives, moderates, liberals, the military, intelligence and others fig

किसानों, उपभोक्ताओं की खातिर मल्टी-ब्रांड रिटेल को भी खोलें
Apr 25, 2017

किसानों, उपभोक्ताओं की खातिर मल्टी-ब्रांड रिटेल को भी खोलें

भारत में मल्टी-ब्रांड रिटेल व्‍यवसाय फल-फूल रहा है। ऐसे म�

India's major power engagement: China fiasco
Apr 24, 2017

India's major power engagement: China fiasco

The way China is encroaching in continental South Asia and the maritime domain of the Indian Ocean — it can raise the hackles of any Indian leadersh

In search of China's grand strategy
Apr 19, 2017

In search of China's grand strategy

It is evident that China's grand-strategic priorities are tilted towards continued economic growth under the CPC watch.

यातायात प्रबंधन में मॉस्को का अनुभव
Apr 14, 2017

यातायात प्रबंधन में मॉस्को का अनुभव

भारत जब स्मार्ट यातायात व्यवस्था वाले स्मार्ट शहर विकसि�

मोदी का अगला बड़ा कदम: बुनियादी आय हस्तांतरण!
Apr 11, 2017

मोदी का अगला बड़ा कदम: बुनियादी आय हस्तांतरण!

क्यो पीएम मोदी का अगला बड़ा कदम बुनियादी आय हंस्तातरण हो �

उम्मीदें जगाता व बढ़ाता नया स्वास्थ्य सर्वेक्षण
Apr 06, 2017

उम्मीदें जगाता व बढ़ाता नया स्वास्थ्य सर्वेक्षण

भारत में सरकारें स्वास्थ्य पर सकल घरेलू उत्पादन (जीडीपी) �

The new Great Game: An all Asian game?
Apr 06, 2017

The new Great Game: An all Asian game?

Major global powers like Russia and China and regional powers like Iran are now ready to embrace the Taliban — in their own interest, but ostensibly

भारतीय मछुआरों की हत्याओं ने उठाए संप्रभुता के सवाल
Apr 01, 2017

भारतीय मछुआरों की हत्याओं ने उठाए संप्रभुता के सवाल

केंद्र और तमिलनाडु दोनों की सरकारों ने समय समय पर समुद्र�

Saudi Arabia looks towards an Asian rehab for its oil addiction, and India should capitalise
Apr 01, 2017

Saudi Arabia looks towards an Asian rehab for its oil addiction, and India should capitalise

With King Salman expected to visit India later this year, New Delhi should be prepared to offer a smooth transition for Saudi investment into the Indi