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The regulatory opportunity in the Nirav Modi-PNB crisis
Mar 23, 2018

The regulatory opportunity in the Nirav Modi-PNB crisis

The big idea that has got lost in all debates in the financial sector is the consumer. Refocussing the regulatory objective on bringing the consumer b

How PNB fraud will affect govt's ability to mobilise big money
Feb 19, 2018

How PNB fraud will affect govt's ability to mobilise big money

Not all of the bad loan problem that Indian banks are going through is because of fraud

2018 — A testing year for Pakistan
Jan 04, 2018

2018 — A testing year for Pakistan

In 2018, Pakistan would move deeper into internal chaos, its relations with its neighbours would only worsen adding to tensions on both its borders.

Next step for the bank reforms
Dec 26, 2017

Next step for the bank reforms

Banking is the only prominent sector within the Indian economy where private corporations are dwarfed by public entities. The sector needs to be recti

Will Modi’s magic band work again in Gujarat?
Dec 08, 2017

Will Modi’s magic band work again in Gujarat?

The BJP is confronting a tough battle. Media reports from the state till recently were almost unanimous that the BJP is going to win again. Of late, t

As American influence wanes, China courts Latin America with unrelenting soft power
Dec 06, 2017

As American influence wanes, China courts Latin America with unrelenting soft power

Gone are the days, when Latin America used to be an insignificant region for China, over fears of antagonising the US. Today, Latin America has outpac

US Afghan success lies in forcing Pak to act against terrorists
Dec 01, 2017

US Afghan success lies in forcing Pak to act against terrorists

The US knows that the Pakistan government has little to no control over the support to terror groups as it is done by the deep state, comprising the a

Lebanon PM drama is over, but can war be resisted for too long?
Nov 23, 2017

Lebanon PM drama is over, but can war be resisted for too long?

It is a tall order for a small group of people, yet they are determined to lobby for a pluralist and democratic future for Lebanon.

The politics of the redback: Chinese economic statecraft and global finance
Nov 22, 2017

The politics of the redback: Chinese economic statecraft and global finance

An internationally accepted ‘redback’ and financial institutions under Beijing give China the requisite arsenal to project economic influence and

जरूरी है नेपाल, बांग्लादेश और भारत में रोहिंग्या संकट से निपटना
Nov 06, 2017

जरूरी है नेपाल, बांग्लादेश और भारत में रोहिंग्या संकट से निपटना

म्यांमार से रोहिंग्या लोगों के पलायन का सबसे अधिक असर बा�

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.

The belt and road to China’s “new era” of global power
Oct 25, 2017

The belt and road to China’s “new era” of global power

The dragon has officially risen. But as China spreads its reach and influence beyond its borders through the Belt and Road Initiative, implementation

Why govt should focus on women’s employment
Oct 23, 2017

Why govt should focus on women’s employment

Half of India’s population is women, and according to a World Bank report, India could achieve double digit growth if women were participating more

Dealing with Rohingya crisis in Nepal, Bangladesh and India
Oct 20, 2017

Dealing with Rohingya crisis in Nepal, Bangladesh and India

The exodus of Rohingyas from Myanmar affected Bangladesh and India the most. But, there is little information that they made their inroads into Nepal.

The BRICS dilemma
Sep 25, 2017

The BRICS dilemma

The question remains: to what extend is the BRICS able to embrace and promote plural discussion.

Is India’s Sri Lanka policy working at all?
Aug 28, 2017

Is India’s Sri Lanka policy working at all?

The turning out of the Trincomalee oil tanks deal for India and the Hambantota port deal for China are only indicative of the massive trust deficit or

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.

क्या बढ़ रही हैं चीन-बांग्लादेश की नज़दीकियां
Jul 13, 2017

क्या बढ़ रही हैं चीन-बांग्लादेश की नज़दीकियां

चीन-बांग्लादेश संबंधों के कई पहलु हैं। दोनों देश रक्षा, आ�

For peace in Afghanistan, listen to Afghans
Jul 06, 2017

For peace in Afghanistan, listen to Afghans

Afghanistan's message is clear: the Afghan government and people want peace and they seek to achieve that peace through direct talks with the authorit

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 Sino-Indian BRI equation
Jun 22, 2017

The Sino-Indian BRI equation

The rise of BRI is directly proportional to American strategic confusion in Asia.

बांग्लादेश में आतंकवादियों की बदलती फितरत
Jun 14, 2017

बांग्लादेश में आतंकवादियों की बदलती फितरत

बांग्लादेश में आतंकवादी नेटवर्क का तेजी से बदलता स्वरूप

India, China and the ironies of Maoism
May 18, 2017

India, China and the ironies of Maoism

During his own lifetime, Mao Zedong struggled with his own ideological prognosis and abandoned his earlier visceral dislike for capitalism.

Paradiplomacy and Teesta dispute: National interest vs. regionalism
Apr 07, 2017

Paradiplomacy and Teesta dispute: National interest vs. regionalism

Sheikh Hasina's visit to India is viewed with a lot of expectations by both the countries and international observers.

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

नेपाल के लोगों को भी प्रतिबंधित नोट बदलने के मौका दें
Apr 01, 2017

नेपाल के लोगों को भी प्रतिबंधित नोट बदलने के मौका दें

नोटबंदी के कारण भारत से नेपाल जाने वाले पर्यटकों का प्रव�

India is adopting digital payments like never before, but cash too seems here to stay
Feb 16, 2017

India is adopting digital payments like never before, but cash too seems here to stay

While digitalisation has proceeded, cash has not become unimportant.

India needs to articulate the principles of managing world affairs
Feb 02, 2017

India needs to articulate the principles of managing world affairs

The Indian example and its democratic choices are persuasive and much needed in the world.

Did Russian envoy articulate official position at Heart of Asia meeting?
Dec 13, 2016

Did Russian envoy articulate official position at Heart of Asia meeting?

Russian envoy to Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov spoke of India's increasing cooperation with the US.

End of an era in Thailand
Dec 12, 2016

End of an era in Thailand

King Bhumibol's reign over the second half of the last century and decade and a half of the current century has been tumultuous.

In focus — China
Nov 30, 2016

In focus — China

Roundup of the latest developments on China.

The SCO Bank should wake India up to the strategic consequences of Chinese capital
Nov 05, 2016

The SCO Bank should wake India up to the strategic consequences of Chinese capital

SCO Bank should be flagged as a competitor to India-led initiatives like BRICS Bank, which may undermine New Delhi’s role as an economic power in th

Economic diplomacy and development partnerships: Rethinking India's role and relevance
Oct 28, 2016

Economic diplomacy and development partnerships: Rethinking India's role and relevance

Looking through an emergence prism, India’s development partnerships and economic diplomacy must be built around three concentric circles.

Bangladesh PM’s Goa visit and Delhi-Dhaka ties
Oct 21, 2016

Bangladesh PM’s Goa visit and Delhi-Dhaka ties

Bangladesh has emerged as a major partner of India and South Asia, especially in pushing connectivity and development.

Has NAM become irrelevant?
Sep 26, 2016

Has NAM become irrelevant?

With Vice President Hamid Ansari visiting Venezuela on India's behalf, is it that India has downgraded NAM?

President Ghani's India visit sends strong message to region
Sep 21, 2016

President Ghani's India visit sends strong message to region

President Ghani's visit to India marks a radical shift in the policy of Afganistan towards India and is a game-changer in South Asia.

Afghanistan since 9/11: Making progress amid violence
Sep 12, 2016

Afghanistan since 9/11: Making progress amid violence

The tragedy of 9/11 ended international negligence of Afghanistan’s need to stabilise and develop on a sustainable basis.

G20's contribution to global financial reforms
Sep 09, 2016

G20's contribution to global financial reforms

The G20, though formed in 1999, was chosen as a forum to discuss financial reforms after the Global Financial Crisis of 2008.

Farakka row: Time to shelve colonial reductionist engineering, explore Chinese model
Sep 09, 2016

Farakka row: Time to shelve colonial reductionist engineering, explore Chinese model

The sole reliance on the traditional British engine while constructing Farakka Barrage has created problems at a minimum of two levels.

Who will be the next Secretary General of the United Nations?
Aug 29, 2016

Who will be the next Secretary General of the United Nations?

The process for the selection of the ninth Secretary General of the United Nations who will succeed Dr. Ban Ki-moon, is under way.