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Education and skills development are key factors in the ‘man or machine’ debate.
BIMSTEC should pursue not only signing an FTA, but also interconnected agreements — including trade facilitation and cross-border connectivity.
Promotion of the tourism sector is inherently linked with the connectivity in the sub-region.
The mature will have to build a new bridge and reach out to the younger and more energetic forces in the grouping.
The revival of the multi-modal connectivity web in today’s context — with the Bay of Bengal central to it — holds rich promises for all South an
India’s growing interest in BIMSTEC reflects a geo-economic priority to correct the exceptional connectivity gap that continues to divide the Bay of
Driving all of the visions is the fact that the world’s infrastructure needs far exceed what any single country can provide. And those needs are onl
The enhancement of the SDG framework in line with the human rights norms and indicators should not be onerous, given the voluntarism of the SDG proces
The present institutional linkages are no doubt improving, but these have to be strengthened further to support connectivity projects.
While India has stated that it hopes to insulate itself from future shocks, most of the members of the BIMSTEC have become aware of an over-reliance o
With common interests ranging from countering terrorism and Chinese hegemony to promoting trade, the India-Uzbekistan virtual bilateral summit is a mo
We are at the cusp of globalisation and digital connectivity, which has transformed how product building needs to be thought out.
The strategic location of Myanmar is beneficial for India’s economic engagement as well as physical and social connectivity.
The cooperation between the two countries has deepened in areas of tackling disasters like the Covid-19 pandemic and connectivity.
RIC, BRICS and SCO will have the unenviable task of managing bilateral divergences, setting the future agenda and retaining relevance for its constitu
Recent developments bring to light two key costs for India as it seeks to pursue its interests at Chabahar: access to Afghanistan and its leadership i
Even if a single student is left behind, the move to online teaching will remain unfair. In the longer term, the Central and state governments must co
Now is time for India to rise to the challenge and be the leader in the opening up of the aviation sector.
The nature, frequency, and messaging in the communication that the government is taking, boasts of information, connectivity, and authenticity — all
Delhi has envisioned various subregions in and around the subcontinent. Re-integrating the subcontinent by re-discovering the old as well as building
New Delhi now ought to prove its logistical capabilities in accomplishing the full potential of the port to maintain its credibility in the global con
India is emphasising on promoting economic ties and connectivity in its neighbourhood.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seemed to be the chief protagonist of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of India becoming a $5 trillion econo
A cross-border natural gas pipeline between India and Myanmar will be an important symbol of bilateral cooperation and regional connectivity.
The idea of “connectivity” and connectivity projects today is being debated along multiple axes: concept, intent, scope, approach, impact, res
At the bilateral level, both leaders have discussed a wide array of issues, including defence cooperation, connectivity programmes and Japan’s deepe
The vision seeks to go beyond economic development internal to Indonesia and the mere enhancing of connectivity between the islands of the Indonesian
The revoking of the Budhi Gandaki agreement also heralds a shift in Nepal’s bilateral relations with China.
Maritime security — on which much else depends — is interconnected with events in landlocked countries. Afghanistan is a prime example: Over the p
The dragon has officially risen. But as China spreads its reach and influence beyond its borders through the Belt and Road Initiative, implementation
Connectivity is paramount importance to landlocked developing countries that do not have direct links to the sea.
Because of the lack of political will among leaders in the region, regional bodies have not proven effective in facilitating intra-regional connectivi
The rise of BRI is directly proportional to American strategic confusion in Asia.
It is hoped that the focus of deliberations would be to promote peace, security, counterterrorism cooperation and enhance partnership in economic, bus
The media has a role and a responsibility in creating proper understanding between neighbouring countries.
The LEO satellite constellation has important implications for transcontinental communications. It can be used for meeting the 25 million Indian diasp
Bangladesh has emerged as a major partner of India and South Asia, especially in pushing connectivity and development.
In recent times, the centre of gravity for global trade and economic activities has shifted to the Indo-Pacific and, consequently, there is heightened competition between global powers that have stakes in the region. The importance of connectivity has therefore come to the forefront, covering domains like digitisation with interoperable regimes comprising data protection and cyber security, along with cross-border infrastructures that need attent
The motor vehicles agreement between BBIN nations is a welcome development and marks a good beginning. But now what is needed is a sustainable approach to infrastructure development in the region.
