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India’s desire to reconfigure the global balance of power is predicated on its ability to become an indispensable element in the global economic order. Thus, it is not surprising that the new foreign trade policy seems to shed the reticence of the past.
Left-wing activism amongst young people in the United States is on the rise, in no small part aided by the internet and social media. The generation which demographic researchers refer to as ‘Gen-Z’—or those born between the mid- to late 1990s to the early 2010s—is becoming more politically engaged. This brief offers an intellectual history of modern-day leftist politics in the US, and argues that it is primarily driven by the pur
The measures adopted by the Nepalese government are not enough to bring the ailing economy back on track
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman budget remains unassuming in grand announcements, matter of fact in its outlook, and deglamorised in form—just t
The outcome of the upcoming Presidential elections in Angola will determine the future of the country's governance and its economy.
Will Angola be able to develop its economy by improving governance, rooting out corruption, and rebalancing its relationship with China and the West?
Though the BCG model has many positives, it is yet to be seen if it is as sustainable as it claims to be
Urbanisation is not the problem. It is actually the solution to achieving true sustainability and establishing a closed loop circular economy.
While megacities generate mega economy, they hurtle down the hill on almost all benchmarks of livability — a way must reverse this trend.
It is in New Delhi’s interest to strengthen its partnership with Yerevan by further deepening its defence ties
To achieve both its development goals and energy transition goals, India needs consistently higher levels of growth in national income to enhance the
The Biden administration’s climate agenda is a crucial plank to restore American commitments to climate actions and reinstate US leadership globally. However, the agenda has been slow on results. Although the climate fight has been linked to most other federal goals, such as economy, jobs, infrastructure, and procurements, the Biden administration faces both domestic and external challenges that continue to limit how much it can achieve
Although the FTA fosters further economic collaboration between Maldives and China, it can lead to unmanageable debt levels for the former
RBI’s draft disclosure framework on Climate-related financial risks is a welcome step, but there are challenges ahead
The global shortages in resources have had skewed effects on the developed and the developing world, with the latter finding it more challenging to
This issue brief analyses recent reforms of the Indian tourist visa process, addresses shortcomings and suggests ways in which to make the e-tourist visa effectively benefit the Indian economy.
Over the last three decades, Australia and China have established mutually beneficial economic ties. However, Australia’s decision to ask for an independent enquiry into the origins of SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, has led to a backlash from China. This brief examines the more important developments since 2015 that persuaded Australia to take measures aimed at protecting both its open economy and its democratic polity against China’s sys
With Kashmir on the boil the older debate of autonomy of Kashmir has resurfaced
With India's annual inflation rate rising to a near four-year high on a point-to-point basis on the back of rising food prices, the search for policies to combat the price rise poses unusual challenges. The nature and causes of the current spiraling inflation in India has become a subject of intense debate, primarily because of the ostensible role of `imported inflation' in driving the domestic prices north. Issues like poor performance of the Pu
While existing literature provides solid documentation of conservation policy and legislation, coverage of civil society's perceptions and role within conservation schemes is relatively sparse. This paper presents the under-represented perspective of modern Delhi on the policies and realities of heritage conservation.
Sheikh Hasina has guided her country’s policy wisely and adroitly, making Bangladesh the best performing economy in Asia.
The future of Bangladesh’s RMG sector is intertwined with the resumption of economic activities in Europe and the US, and a surge in demand.
Bangladesh is trying to engage in various sub-regional connectivity projects via road, rail, and sea routes with India.
Bangladesh will continue to enjoy political stability, its economy is expected to grow upwardly. However, securing the health of the population will b
Both Bangladesh and Australia are willing to enhance their diplomatic and strategic relationship on account of their shared vision of a free, open, an
North Korea's decision to abandon its long-term aim of reunification with South Korea presents a complex situation for the Korean Peninsula and also t
The Ukrainian crisis has negatively impacted the Indian economy, but the rising global demand and domestic fiscal management could help cushion the bl
Despite the Delhi government’s efforts to improve the air quality, a thick layer of smog continues to shroud Delhi
With the imposition of sanctions on Iran, India is left with two options: either find other avenues of oil imports or risk facing the US sanctions.
Tourism is the worst hit sector in Bhutan. The livelihood of 50,000 citizens depends on this or allied sectors.
Biden and his team know that the key to an expansive global agenda lies in “a dynamic, inclusive, innovative national economy.”
Biden's State of the Union Address tilted more towards addressing US’ domestic issues as opposed to global issues such as the Ukrainian crisis and
This brief examines India’s defence allocations for 2022-23. It outlines the conceptual and definitional aspects of the defence budget, examines defence allocations from the prism of state of the economy and public finance, and explores the potential impacts of the budget announcements on the defence production sector of the government’s self-reliance mission, Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. The analysis also utilises a comparison of India’s mi
The winter session of the Parliament, which has just commenced, is of critical significance to the country and its economy. While some may link the importance of this session to the much awaited Lokpal bill.
BIMSTEC’s recent initiatives of strengthening institutional mechanisms are indeed a start but the road ahead is long if not arduous
Despite numerous government efforts to popularise digital transactions, India continues to be a cash-dependent economy. This is because the transforma
Severe inequality in the allocation of public finance is a primary reason for rural impoverishment.
Blue food carries significant potential for bolstering global food security and sustainability by leveraging the abundance of marine resources.
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This paper explores the various opportunities and challenges of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation or BIMSTEC, a unique inter-regional grouping composed of aspiring member countries from South Asia and Southeast Asia. While the grouping has massive potential to contribute to regional cooperation, this paper explores the capabilities of the organisation in terms of meeting the expectations of renewed
Nurturing youth capital and well-being is not only a moral imperative but also an economic necessity
The completion of infrastructure projects in the Kashmir Valley will boost economic development, social integration, and security advantage
The digital divide is a manifestation of exclusion, poverty and inequality and continues to be exacerbated due to the effects of unemployment, poorly functioning digital skilling programmes and socio-cultural norms in some economies, depriving women equal access to digital services. Digital skills provide the poor a catalyst to break out of the cycle of poverty and empower themselves. A three-pronged digital skills strategy is required for develo
