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The Indian stance on Palestine is a non-issue, specifically for Israel, which knows India’s views are mostly steeped in its own domestic politics.
Separatism, extremism, and terrorism originating in Afghanistan compelled the neighbouring countries to form the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in 2001. However, instead of presenting a united front, the SCO is rife with disagreements. Increased divergences and mistrust among the members have helped the Taliban regain power in Afghanistan and strengthen its influence in the heart of Eurasia. The Taliban have taken advantage of the trust
Kalapani holds great geostrategic importance because of its location. However, Nepal has also safeguarded India’s genuine security concerns.
There has been virtually no real discourse on Indian nuclear thinking in recent years, though there have been some declarative statements.
Despite the urgency shown by all three parties—Bhutan, India, and China—to end the border disputes, divergent interests continue to pose a signifi
The cyber threats emanating from China raise the need for an effective international bulwark against cyber-attacks
With regard to the growing use of BNPL, the RBI would have to strike a balance to allow innovation and yet have all safeguards in place.
India is the largest producer of pulses, accounting for 25 percent of the world's output yet 70 percent of Indians are protein deficient
Sri Lanka’s Parliament postponed discussion of a bill regarding Colombo Port City, but it is expected to pass.
China’s actions in Ladakh since 2020 are in violation of common understandings and have brought the focus of bilateral relationship back to the issue of the border. This paper seeks to contribute to the understanding of China’s behaviour along the India-China border by exploring a fresh perspective that explains the instability along the border as a function of China’s two-front conundrum. It makes a historical account of past events to arg
It is sad that caught unawares, the nation is finding new ways to explain away the current puzzle that Jammu and Kashmir once again has become. Issues such as 'trust deficit' and 'governance deficit',
In addition to the fears of surviving this pandemic, citizens of West Bengal have to unfortunately cater to an additional anxiety resulting from — t
Rapid and mass testing, setting up gigantic infrastructure is the biggest challenge in fighting the contagion in this slum colony.
The Teesta issue poses unique challenges to both India and Bangladesh. The growing involvement of China adds a geopolitical dimension to this problem
While there is no explicit definition of cryptocurrencies under India’s regulatory framework, the focus is on investor protection, anti-money launde
The lack of consensus amongst key stakeholders in the nuclear non-proliferation regime has been an underlying factor in the discord that surrounds san
New Delhi declared unequivocal support for “all peoples striving for decolonisation”, only to keep conspicuously quiet.
Starting this week, ORF brings you the main events that have taken place in the week gone by in India's neighbourhood, from Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives and Sri Lanka
Delhi sides with the U.S. and Japan vis a vis China in this strategic strait. But it needs substantial improvements.
Why the newly planned centrally funded Coastal Border Police Force is no solution for India’s littoral security woes.
Tactful usage of available resources is essential to mitigate the diminishing strength of India’s fighter squadrons and the vulnerability of its hel
The Trump administration’s sanctions hardball puts New Delhi in a tight spot.
As regional threats ratchet up, Japan is posturing itself to counter the set of challenges posed by China.
Is there a political solution to Kashmir?
The question remains as to how the Modi government will choose to address nuclear liability issue, balancing both the supplier and the domestic concerns. Dilution of the Liability Act is not an option, which is an important lesson learnt globally.
Joining the CPEC, as proposed by Mehbooba Mufti, cannot be done without weighing India’s long-term interests
The present inflection point in Indo-Nepalese border tensions has evolved into an awkward position where neither of the two states can realistically b
If military strength is the final argument in international politics, nuclear weapons are its most emphatic manifestation.
The knowledge base, strength and capabilities of the Indian pharma have not been appreciated and image of Indian pharma industry is constantly being m
This Paper offers a broad and objective analysis on the controversial issue of 'uclear liability', India's concerns and provides a recommendation for a coherent and comprehensive approach to resolve this conundrum.
Election funding is the mother of all corruption in India. Without much needed clarity in regulation of election funding or consideration of state provision of election expenses, driving out corruption in public life would be an impossible dream.
Realities are changing in Afghanistan, and New Delhi must be nimble.
The increasing incidents in the disputed waters of the South China Sea highlight the urgent need for ASEAN to negotiate with China to establish a Code
Despite denials from the Chinese authorities, there is strong speculation that plans for a 1000 km-long tunnel is being tested in order to transfer water from the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet to Xinjiang. Given this mix of Chinese denial and Indian apprehension, how should Indian strategists react?
The growing perception of Canada being a sanctuary for global offenders not only tarnishes its international reputation but also poses a threat to its
Myanmar's path to a disciplined democratic government is paved with obstacles set by the 2008 Constitution.
As the EMEs grow and mature, they can no longer rely on export-driven, credit-fuelled growth and must look inward to initiate deep seated structural reforms and modify their path to economic prosperity. There is a need for effective governance and strong leadership to restore the lost pride of emerging markets.
