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More worrying are Washington’s actions before the WTO, which can affect the efficiency and capacity of its robust Dispute Settlement Mechanism. This

It’s a challenge to address the social hierarchy of vocational education where, for example, in the medical profession, doctors enjoy a higher statu

Beyond the basic building blocks, for a hub to work effectively, its ‘ecosystem’ needs to function as an integrated system with feedback loops and

Adam Smith was among the first to challenge mercantilism and the guild system by association. Smith believed that the wealth of nations depended on th

The new FCI should be a market-friendly agency for food management, with a primary focus on creating competition in every segment of foodgrain supply

The implications of States having different policies with regard to detaining students goes against the principle of having a uniform elementary educa

People are going to ask government for answers, and the solutions will lie in getting transparency through new-age systems.

Market mechanisms — more than policy interventions — are perhaps efficient interlocutors of the success of the startups' ecosystem.

The Karnataka electorate did not give a clear mandate to any party. But it happens in democracies that follow the first past the post system.

To ensure self reliance, the government is emphasising on “Make in India”. It is undoubtedly in the right direction, however, implementation needs

Can Panchayats truly be considered “self-governing institutions”? Has the spirit of decentralisation taken a deep root in the democratic spaces of

A sustained and coordinated bottom-up approach that does not look for quick fix solutions can improve the school education system.

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

Defending Indian airspace from any potential Chinese aerial challenge or intrusions in the future with the proliferation of stealth aircraft in the re

Universal health coverage is really a health system issue. It is not a scheme, it is not a programme — it has much to do with all aspects that go in

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

The Supreme Court's decision has given a huge jolt to the fragile democratic system. And, Sharif's political legacy is lying in tatters.

A poorly implemented version of the GST could negatively affect the Indian economy for years to come.

The three-way contract between the user, service provider and app provider will determine several questions in the future.

GIS systems allow predictions based on mobility information relating to speed and distance travelled.

What does the quest by Chinese companies for "top-to-bottom" domination of digital platforms mean for India?

The liberal global view prevailing in the world system has now been busted.

प्रधानमंत्री चाहते हैं डिजिटल इंडिया — डिजिटल खाई को पाट

Brexit result was a shock to the system as much as the recent US election results. Hence the need for a local perspective to understand the ground rea

The Andhra Pradesh Smartcard Project was India’s first large scale attempt to implement a biometrics payment system.

Artificial Intelligence is considered to be an indispensable component of new-age naval weapons like hypersonic missiles.

In many parts of the world, questions have multiplied on the idea of establishing national digital identity systems. These issues relate to privacy, the concentration of power in the hands of governments, and the role of technology in society. Similar questions have been raised in India with respect to Aadhaar, India’s unique identity programme. This brief looks at some of the issues surrounding Aadhaar, in an attempt to draw lessons that can c

The world is currently witnessing an increase in the prevalence of undernourishment as well as a rise in the incidence of overweight, obesity, and non-communicable diseases. Addressing issues of food security and nutrition would not be possible without adopting a food systems perspective—from farm to fork. Indeed, in 2021, countries developed national pathways to transforming food systems to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Developme

Bangladesh was one of the few countries in the world to sustain a positive economic growth rate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, however, it is experiencing symptoms that could stall such impressive record: rising divergences in the government’s fiscal balance; the precarious Balance of Payments situation; rapidly declining foreign exchange reserves; demand-supply gaps in the energy markets; and inflationary tendencies. The exogenous shocks

Evidence from several countries suggests that last-mile connectivity solutions—the transport options available to commuters from the origin of their journey to the point of accessing a public transit system—enhance citizens’ mobility and increase metro rail ridership. This brief evaluates India’s operational metro rail transit systems to identify the missing links in the provision and effective implementation of last-mile connecti

Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are showing promise in addressing the complex and interrelated challenges facing the world. During the pandemic, for example, AI voice enablement helped in broadcasting advisories in the vernacular and acted as a fact-checking tool. Yet, most AI systems are designed and developed in countries of the Global North. Policymakers in developing economies remain wary of AI systems, especially for use in soci

Across Asia, there is a great demand for India to play a more active role, one befitting its size and interests. But, whenever push comes to shove, we run up against two problems-first, our economy that lacks heft and second, our military which unable to play a role outside our borders.

The paper provides an understanding of high flows in a river system by explaining the hydro-meteorological, hydro-geomorphological, ecological and socio-economic dimensions of monsoon-related high-flows in the Ganga-Padma river system straddling India and Bangladesh. The aim is to inform the existing flood management approach in India, which has failed to adequately incorporate the geomorphic, hydrologic, hydraulic and biological processes of riv

This paper explores the impact of India’s federal architecture, particularly its tax-sharing structure and system of fiscal transfers, on the state of the country’s healthcare. It examines the existing system of intergovernmental transfers and pays particular attention to the Fourteenth Finance Commission’s new devolution framework that has enhanced the previously constrained fiscal spaces of states. This, in turn, will likely have implicat

At the end of the day, Trump’s policymaking will depend on the team that executes it, and, as of now, no one has a clue about what this team will look like.

The National Security Council Secretariat, headed by top spy Ajit Doval, may have gotten a staggering 311% increase in funds this year to tackle issues at the intersection of cybersecurity and nuclear weapon delivery systems.

This brief employs text analytics to assess the extent to which speeches at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on matters of peace and security find resonance in resolutions passed by the UN Security Council (UNSC). These two are among the six main organs of the UN system: the UNGA is the main deliberative and representative body; and the UNSC is tasked with maintaining global peace and security. This brief studies four contemporary issue

The launching of the Nu. 1.2 billion CSI and startup flagship has been a major initiative undertaken by the present government that has professed the motto of “Narrowing the Gap.”

The DRDO has done a commendable job as evident from the initial tests of the Missile Defence system, but its net worth as a truly viable option can only be assessed when the claims made about the system are realized and it is serial produced for active deployment.

Climate change, conflicts, and various crises have exposed the vulnerabilities of global food systems. Acute food insecurity and undernourishment have become more prevalent in recent times, and the imperative is to build more robust and sustainable food systems that do not adversely impact the environment. The COVID-19 pandemic has only underlined the importance of food security in times of crises. This brief explores the promise of clima