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A two-day workshop on international terrorism in the South-East Asian region and its likely implications for South Asia was organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) at its headquarters at New Delhi on April 28 and 29, 2004, under its International Terrorism Watch Project.
Let first one thousand days of life get a chance to unleash the potential of the child to live a life with dignity.
Exploring marine pollution and the need for cleaner resources, this event looked at the measures to counter environmental degradation.
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.
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
The political and cultural arrangements states and communities arrive at will be heavily implicated by the one major transition Foreign Secretary S. J
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.
To address the skill deficit, India needs to extend high technical and vocational courses to improve employability.
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.
The WTO has served as ‘constructed focal point’ during the pandemic by helping countries coordinate their policy responses.
युरोपीय संघ आणि भारत यांच्यात सध्या सुरू असलेल्या डब्ल्�
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.
European efforts to find a footing in China present opportunities for India.
The recent leadership rejig indicates that by being tough on graft, Xi is overhauling PLA’s combat capabilities for the looming battles ahead
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.
As the most dominant external power in Africa, China has already played an expansive role under Xi Jinping’s leadership
Cultural aggression on Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang has been supported by President Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party after the inception of th
If there is one thing about civilisations, it is the fact that they go through crests and troughs. Some build legacies, others lose them.
Of the 20 agreements signed between Nepal and China, four of the agreements have strong security components that aim at developing greater engagements
Xi has sounded the bugle that Taiwan will continue to be the most important fault line in his global engagement. The rest of the world, including India, must assess the implications of this development with a degree of seriousness
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit and accompanying independent agreements with Maldives and Sri Lanka, on undefined maritime issues and cooperation, have the potential for causing greater concern not only in India, but in the shared neighbourhood and beyond.
Modi and Xi tried to remove cobwebs and mistrust that have appeared in bilateral ties recently. It will, however, take much more than a single meeting
In recent years, China, under President Xi Jinping, has seen substantial growth and sought a greater leadership role in world affairs. New equations have emerged domestically as well. As Xi fortifies his hold over the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the country, repressive policies in Tibet and Xinjiang and excessive curbs on academic freedom can pose potential political threats. At the same time, issues like ecological degradation and widening
China’s military overhaul is also connected to its ambition to elbow out the United States as a global power
As Xi enters into his third term, one expects a change in policy course in alignment with the objectives of the 'New Era'.
Xi Jinping in his latest bid to tighten his control has brazenly promoted his supporters and resized the Communist Youth League during the 20th Party
The world should be wary of China as President Xi calls for the country’s armed forces to remain combat-ready
In Maldives, the combined Opposition rally on June 12 failed to impress or inspire. The failure is attributed to the confusion caused by the unclear Opposition response to President Yameen's call for political negotiations.
The targeted assassination of Sheikh Ahmad Yassin, the founder of the militant Hamas group, by Israel was a dangerous act of escalation. Hamas, locked in a violent campaign with Israel, responded to the outrage with threats to "send death to every house, every city and every street in Israel." Hamas has avenged Israeli targeted killings with suicide bombings in the past.
The ‘India Out’ campaign has taken a new shape as protestors disrupt Yoga Day celebrations in Maldives.
The impressive participation around the world on International Yoga Day is indeed a testimony to India's immense soft power. However, Modi should remember that India's soft power has the greatest impact when official New Delhi keeps its heavy hand away from it.
Like everything else, technology and the internet have many strengths, creating many avenues for growth and new opportunities to innovate.
In common discourse on extremism, it is widely thought that the poor and unschooled are most easily recruited to militant organisations. Today, however, an increasing number of young professionals are embracing extremism. Is this true for India? If such a pattern is indeed present, what threats does it pose to India?
A holistic policy and research response are required to address the lacunae witnessed in the skill landscape in India’s fintech industry.
Accountability, like any other term associated with modern good governance, is a grossly abused word in Pakistan. Just as the victors of a war determine what the terms of the peace are, the people running the government determine what sort of accountability, and whom to target with it, the country requires.
When Dr. Manmohan Singh and Mr. Asif Ali Zardari meet in New Delhi on Sunday, they could productively focus on two important themes - one, looking at a number of agreements that could be clinched in the next few months. Two, to set a date for Dr. Singh's visit to Pakistan.
Zelensky’s high-profile visit to the United States does little to ameliorate a fraught war
To expect that an activity which draws on all the ills of the world — fanaticism, crime, bloodshed and illegal trade — will not have a corrosive impact beyond its intended arena is unrealistic.
Multi-party democracy was not inaugurated by Zia, the rehabilitation of communal politics was --- through the entry of ‘Bangladeshi nationalism’ a
All eyes will be focused on the reaction of the opposition, the stance of the military, gestures from the President-elect and reaction of the internat
Data storage in DNA could help replace large databanks and reduce the climate impact of data storage in the long run
The Ukraine Crisis has strengthened the EU from within and forced it to undertake measures to bolster EU institutions
As women bear the brunt of the rising income inequality, the need for a positive policy change has become even more pronounced
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s visit to Beijing showcased Spain’s increasing global influence in the run-up to national elections schedule
अँजेला मर्केल यांची देशांतर्गत आणि युरोपीय स्तरावर एकता राखणारी अनोखी प्रतिभा परराष्ट्र धोरणाच्या बाबतीतही महत्त्वपूर्ण ठरली.
