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As political stalemate characterises present-day Nepal, analysts are worried over the impending economic fallout of the same in the erstwhile Himalayan kingdom. Already struggling with eight-hour power shortage which at times stretches up to 16 hours a day, the country is faced with a severe economic crisis.
If the current economic crisis in Nepal continues, it could lead to a Sri Lanka-like crisis
श्रीलंका में जो राजपक्षे परिवार सत्ता में है उसने पिछले �
The measures adopted by the Nepalese government are not enough to bring the ailing economy back on track
Immediate political attention needs to be paid to the economic woes of Argentina that have been exacerbated by the lingering effects of the pandemic a
Experts from India and Germany, including academics, practitioners and policymakers, took part in a day-long seminar titled "Deconstructing the Economic Crisis" organised jointly by Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung (RLS), Berlin.
Despite the growing political instability in Nepal, the government needs to take bold steps to revamp the economy
Sri Lanka is emerging from its crippling economic crisis through stabilisation efforts of the Wickremasinghe government and Indian aid
The Maldives is said to be in a brittle economic state, slowly inching closer to what Sri Lanka and Pakistan are experiencing.
Myanmar is currently fraught with rising humanitarian needs, and an impending economic meltdown that seems quite probable
With depleted forex reserves, rising imports, and soaring balance of payments imbalances, many fear that Nepal is heading towards a full-blown economi
Country-wide protests over fuel and food prices have broken out in Ecuador as it descends into an economic crisis.
Sri Lanka’s current crisis is an opportunity for India to draw the island nation away from China
Before the situation worsens, those in power must take urgent pragmatic measures to revamp the ailing economy
It would be strategically and geopolitically prudent for India to extend assistance to Sri Lanka during such trying times.
Eight million Indians work in the region and send over $50 billion in remittances. This will change
With the launch of its Global Development Initiative in 2021, China is looking to recalibrate and redefine its outlook towards development cooperation
Whilst Russia and China are leading de-dollarisation initiatives due to their geopolitical rivalry with the US, India, Brazil, and South Africa have s
The 2nd session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) was held in Beijing from Mar 5-13, 2009, the first session after the onset of the global economic crisis
2004 is a significant year for Europe. In May of this year, the European Union (EU) will induct ten new members, eight of which were part of the former Communist regime of the Soviet Union. While four of these East European states (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia) are struggling with mounting budget deficits and contemplating awkward spending cuts, France and Germany (the dominant European powers) are immersed in a deep economic
The enthusiastic welcome to Yang Wang 5 depicts the Chinese agency in Sri Lanka ignoring the security concerns of India.
Domestic politics and China’s influence will play a major role in hampering the growth of CSC
Renewed proximity with India can help Sri Lanka reduce its dependence on foreign reserves, while giving Delhi the leverage to push for benefits
Pakistan has been one of the countries worst affected by COVID-19, with the economic disruption caused by the pandemic exacerbating an already existing crisis. This paper discusses how the public health crisis has affected some of the most critical sectors of the Pakistani economy. While the government has implemented some mitigation measures, they are inadequate to counter the impact of the pandemic. The paper analyses the likely fallout of a ne
This paper dissects the causes behind Pakistan’s ongoing economic crisis. The causes include dwindling forex reserves, the phenomenon of ‘galloping inflation’, a falling Pakistani Rupee, uncompetitive and undiversified export basket, burgeoning external debt, lack of fiscal prudence, debt distress, and a worsening business environment—all cascading to a balance of payment crisis. While austerity measures, appeals for loan rollover to debt
Despite the high stakes, China’s passivity to the economic crisis in Sri Lanka is related to the limitations of its elite capturing and extensive le
The bilateral relationship is growing due to a newfound convergence in their strategic orientation. Let’s not burden Sunak with unrealistic expectations.
Analysing the Rajapaksa rule during the emergency in Sri Lanka as the country enters a state of complete chaos.
The final attempt to win the presidential elections by using a concoction of nationalism and religion helped Erdoğan snatch victory from Kemal Kiliç
Although the President’s efforts were applauded for the outreach, it seems that the peace overtures were motivated by political and economic reasons
The key contributors to Sri Lanka's current economic crisis is the country's nature of borrowing and foreign debt obligations.
The sudden transition to organic farming was the final blow that contributed to the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka.
India’s polity seems to accept big-bang economic reforms only under two co-existing circumstances: Political instability and an economic crisis.
The G20 has gradually transformed itself from a forum for economic crisis management — through international cooperation and discussion on specific
Dhaka needs to urgently focus on effective methods for revenue enhancement and expenditure rationalisation to deal with the budgetary problems
Will the recent tax changes alleviate the ongoing economic crisis?
India is keen on maintaining good relations with the Maldives for the larger common good of the South Asian region
With Türkiye adopting a more pragmatic approach to its foreign policy, can India and Türkiye hope to repair frayed ties?
The global economic crisis of 2008, triggered by the collapse of Lehman Brothers, gave Asia a chance to rise, and let nationalist leaders, including Donald Trump, emerge
Amidst the war of words between China and India and the ongoing economic crisis, Sri Lanka may be forced to make tough choices.
Lack of strategic vision in the NDA has caused it to fail at economic management
A shift in India’s policy towards Nepal’s power trade is proving to be favourable for the latter
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Immediate measures need to be taken to ensure that the economic impact of the pandemic, the domestic political turmoil, or the Ukraine–Russia confli
