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Uzbekistan backs Beijing while exploring alternatives
Mar 19, 2024

Uzbekistan backs Beijing while exploring alternatives

Uzbekistan has embarked on an economic reform drive to unlock Uzbekistan's socio-economic potential through partnerships with China and others

Valuing flexibility and stability of power supply: Options for India
Jun 27, 2023

Valuing flexibility and stability of power supply: Options for India

Creating a new system to stimulate investment in enough future capacity without interfering with the ancillary market's valuation and procurement of r

Valuing the Cold Carbon: A cost-benefit framework for transitions to sustainable cold medical supply chains in India
Jul 26, 2023

Valuing the Cold Carbon: A cost-benefit framework for transitions to sustainable cold medical supply chains in India

There exists a clear case for embracing sustainable cold medical supply chains in India that can pave the way for a climate-resilient healthcare syste

Vital sea lanes of communications as a core interest for China: Inferences for India’s national security
Aug 18, 2020

Vital sea lanes of communications as a core interest for China: Inferences for India’s national security

China’s energy interests, constant pursuit for natural resources, expanding commercial interests combined with a quickly growing diaspora in the Ind

Vote against Iran: Abiding by 'good-behaviour norms'
Sep 28, 2005

Vote against Iran: Abiding by 'good-behaviour norms'

The debate about Iran's quest for nuclear energy is wholly enmeshed in the politics of US-Iran relationship. Iran is a signatory to the NPT and its additional protocol. It has obligations; it has rights. The focus of the west is on obligations, of Iran on rights. The North-South divide is reflected in the board of governors of the IAEA, with Russia and China supportive of the non-aligned who apprehend, as Washington Post put it,

Water Security in South Asia: Issues and Policy Recommendations
Aug 10, 2023

Water Security in South Asia: Issues and Policy Recommendations

This brief is largely based on several discussions organised at Observer Research Foundation over a period of time. These discussions were enriched by the presence of some of the well-known experts on water issues in the country, like former Union Minister for Water Resources, Dr. Suresh Prabhu, current High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Tariq Ahmad Karim, Mr. Sunjoy Joshi, Director, Observer Research Foundation, Ms. Clare Shakya, Senior Regional C

We can’t escape the externalities of great power politics
Oct 28, 2022

We can’t escape the externalities of great power politics

As the US and China glare at each other and leave no ambiguity about their rivalrous intent, the rest of the world must watch these shifting dynamics closely for their potential implications

We “Pledge” action: The delay and diffuse tactics of climate misinformation
Nov 12, 2022

We “Pledge” action: The delay and diffuse tactics of climate misinformation

Despite delay, distract and diffuse tactics, awareness of the climate crisis and the impact it has on many of our other crises—energy, food, violenc

Well begun is only half done—What’s next in AU’s G20 journey?
Jan 09, 2024

Well begun is only half done—What’s next in AU’s G20 journey?

AU’s G20 membership offers much to the continent, but whether it will lead to tangible results will depend on its ability to forge partnerships with

West Asia's changing contours
Nov 26, 2013

West Asia's changing contours

The US interest in West Asia is declining as domestic economic and political uncertainties make it look more and more inwards. The shale oil and gas boom is transforming energy markets with the US likely to emerge as the world's biggest combined oil and gas producer this year. These trends are reshaping the regional order in West Asia and New Delhi will have to respond pro-actively to preserve and enhance its own interests in a strategically crit

What do falling Crude Prices mean for India’s Fiscal Deficit?
Jul 24, 2023

What do falling Crude Prices mean for India’s Fiscal Deficit?

The Observer Research Foundation, CRM held a focus group meeting on the topic 'What do falling Crude Prices mean for India's Fiscal Deficit?' on February 9, 2007. Shri S C Tripathi, former Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India, chaired the discussions.

What to do with the potential debt crisis looming over the world?
Mar 04, 2023

What to do with the potential debt crisis looming over the world?

Policy makers in both the OECD and developing countries should use this opportunity to improve the current framework for debt restructuring and crisis

What to expect in 2024: Geopolitics
Dec 16, 2023

What to expect in 2024: Geopolitics

2024 will usher in a trickier and edgier world, where tensions will begin between states, but whose impact will be felt the strongest on companies, wo

What to expect in 2024: Global economy
Dec 18, 2023

What to expect in 2024: Global economy

In 2024, an increasingly volatile world will define the state of the global economy

What will India’s G20 presidency focus on?
Jul 05, 2022

What will India’s G20 presidency focus on?

India’s presidency must leave the grouping with the agility and energy to respond to new realities, and it must create a future-ready multilateralism through a novel and robust institutional architecture

When everything is a weapon, everyone is a victim
Sep 23, 2022

When everything is a weapon, everyone is a victim

The Russians will face the weaponisation of sanctions while the Europeans will face the weaponisation of energy

When the going gets tough, the tough burn coal
Jul 25, 2022

When the going gets tough, the tough burn coal

With a robust increase in coal consumption worldwide, grand challenges await the entire world in future

Why Iraq needs more attention in India’s West Asia policy calculus
Dec 07, 2022

Why Iraq needs more attention in India’s West Asia policy calculus

Baghdad can figure in India’s energy calculations more significantly given the geopolitical developments in recent times.

Why is Bangladesh important in India’s G20 presidency?
Feb 15, 2023

Why is Bangladesh important in India’s G20 presidency?

As India tries to shape the global agenda through G20, it needs Bangladesh’s support to translate many of these ideas into action in its neighbourho

Why Israel-Lebanon maritime agreement is a breakthrough deal
Oct 31, 2022

Why Israel-Lebanon maritime agreement is a breakthrough deal

Opening of gas fields offers scope for reducing conflict in the region and has the potential to reduce Europe's energy dependence on Russia

Why should Germany work more with India?
Apr 08, 2021

Why should Germany work more with India?

The author argues that to revitalise and strengthen their relationship Germany must meet India eye-to-eye at a time when democracy is threatened globally by authoritarian diplomacy.

Why the future looks bleak for Iran
Feb 25, 2019

Why the future looks bleak for Iran

Chinese energy majors are now importing 360,000 barrels per day, of crude oil from Iran. This is only half of what they were importing before the US p

Why we need a new perspective on rivers
Jul 25, 2018

Why we need a new perspective on rivers

Rivers are the world’s most important ecosystems, not simply a source of water and energy

Will Energiewende fail? An examination of Germany’s transition to a low-carbon future
Apr 02, 2018

Will Energiewende fail? An examination of Germany’s transition to a low-carbon future

Germany’s image as the leader in green energy and the creator of “Energiewende” (energy transition) is under siege. According to a recent study, the self-committed goal to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2020 will likely be missed. This potential shortcoming does not come as a surprise to Germany and has been an intensively discussed issue for many years. Does this mean the end of Germany’s energy transition? This paper anal

Will Masuzoe's victory help PM Abe in nuclear policy?
Feb 26, 2014

Will Masuzoe's victory help PM Abe in nuclear policy?

While Shinzo Abe might be thinking that LDP supported independent Yoichi Masuzoe?s win in Tokyo gubernatorial poll will help him carry forward his pro-nuclear energy plans, defeated candidates Hosokawa and Koizumi are determined to intensify their campaign for a nuclear free Japan.

Will US, China be able to manage tensions?
Nov 01, 2013

Will US, China be able to manage tensions?

The question is whether the governments of the US and China can find a way to manage their differences in a way that does not ignite tensions. No one knows the answer to this. However, managing these tensions will require a lot of diplomatic effort and energy.

Windfall Taxes on Oil Companies: Sin Tax or Sin to Tax?
Aug 17, 2022

Windfall Taxes on Oil Companies: Sin Tax or Sin to Tax?

The recent windfall taxes imposed by the UNSC are considered either equivalent to a sin to tax the profits made from the geopolitical crisis or a sin

Window of opportunity for India
Aug 17, 2020

Window of opportunity for India

From India’s perspective, Israel and the UAE are undoubtedly our two closest friends in the Middle East. PM Modi has invested considerable energy in developing both relationships and they have stood by our side when we have needed their support. Normalisation of ties between them augurs well for us, opening up exciting new possibilities for collaboration.

With China’s rise, strong Indo-French relations more than welcome
Mar 09, 2018

With China’s rise, strong Indo-French relations more than welcome

Bilateral ties between New Delhi and Paris today cover a gamut of issues including defence, maritime, space, security, and energy.

अंतरराष्ट्रीय मसले: ऊर्जा, सुरक्षा और यूरोप की असुविधा पर ‘राजनीति’
Aug 04, 2022

अंतरराष्ट्रीय मसले: ऊर्जा, सुरक्षा और यूरोप की असुविधा पर ‘राजनीति’

पिछले सात दशकों के दौरान समृद्धि ने यूरोपीय महाद्वीप को �

अंतरिक्ष में छोटे सैटेलाइट समूह के लिए भारत की लंबी तलाश!
Jul 29, 2022

अंतरिक्ष में छोटे सैटेलाइट समूह के लिए भारत की लंबी तलाश!

प्रशिक्षण के अलावा भारतीय भारतीय सशस्त्र बलों को इंटरने�

अक्षय ऊर्जेसाठी US$ 1 ट्रिलियन ग्रीन कॅपिटलची आवश्यकता
Oct 03, 2023

अक्षय ऊर्जेसाठी US$ 1 ट्रिलियन ग्रीन कॅपिटलची आवश्यकता

एमडीबी आणि डीएफआय सारख्या सार्वजनिक वित्तीय संस्थांना आरई क्षेत्राच्या दीर्घकालीन कर्ज निधी आवश्यकतांचे निराकरण करण्यासाठी मैदानात उतरावे लागेल.

अक्षय्य ऊर्जेसाठी ग्रामीण नारीशक्ती
Mar 18, 2020

अक्षय्य ऊर्जेसाठी ग्रामीण नारीशक्ती

ग्रामीण विद्युतीकरणाची प्रगती आणि अक्षय्य ऊर्जेचा बदलता चेहरा यांच्याबरोबरच ग्रामीण महिलांचा या क्षेत्रातील सहभाग राखून ठेवणेही महत्त्वाचे आहे

अक्षय्यऊर्जेत भारत भरकटतोय?
Feb 17, 2020

अक्षय्यऊर्जेत भारत भरकटतोय?

चुकीच्या अर्थकारणामुळेअक्षय्य ऊर्जा निर्मितीच्या लक्ष्यापासून भारत भरकटत आहे आणि त्याची किंमत पर्यावरणाला चुकवावी लागत आहे.

अन्यायकारक असलेली न्याय्य संक्रमण चौकट
May 04, 2023

अन्यायकारक असलेली न्याय्य संक्रमण चौकट

वर्तमान न्याय्य ऊर्जा संक्रमण भागीदारी चौकट भारताकरता उपयुक्त नाही, कारण ती जी-७ च्या अजेंडाला प्राधान्य देते आणि आपल्या विशिष्ट ऊर्जा संक्रमण गरजा आणि आव्हानांकडे दुर�

अफ़ग़ानिस्तान में खाद्य सुरक्षा
Jul 29, 2023

अफ़ग़ानिस्तान में खाद्य सुरक्षा

महामारी, सूखे और हिंसक संघर्ष के कारण अफ़ग़ानिस्तान में �

अमेरिका और ईरान के बीच फिर से परमाणु समझौता: जो बाइडेन की राह का कांटा!
Jul 05, 2022

अमेरिका और ईरान के बीच फिर से परमाणु समझौता: जो बाइडेन की राह का कांटा!

ईरान से परमाणु समझौते की राह में आने वाली बाधाएं पश्चिम ए�

अमेरिकेची २०२४ ची अध्यक्षीय निवडणूक: एक पडताळणी
Jan 20, 2024

अमेरिकेची २०२४ ची अध्यक्षीय निवडणूक: एक पडताळणी

असे दिसते की, अमेरिकेतील दोन्ही पक्षांतील व्यक्तिमत्त्�

आंतरराष्ट्रीय आर्थिक व्यवहारांचा असंतुलित ताळेबंद: पाकिस्तानचे दुष्टचक्र
Oct 07, 2023

आंतरराष्ट्रीय आर्थिक व्यवहारांचा असंतुलित ताळेबंद: पाकिस्तानचे दुष्टचक्र

नवे राजनैतिक संबंध आणि प्रभावी बंध प्रस्थापित करून, पाकिस्तानला अधिक भांडवलाचा ओघ आकर्षित करता येईल आणि त्यांच्या आर्थिक संभाव्यता आणखी वाढवता येतील.

आईपीसीसी की चेतावनी : न सिर्फ़ पर्यावरण बल्कि पानी की भी चिंता
Jul 31, 2023

आईपीसीसी की चेतावनी : न सिर्फ़ पर्यावरण बल्कि पानी की भी चिंता

जलवायु परिवर्तन मुहिम तभी सफल होगा जब 'जलवायु-संबंधी' रणन�

आईपीसीसी रिपोर्ट में पहली बार : जलवायु परिवर्तन में कमी लाने के सामाजिक पहलू
Jul 31, 2023

आईपीसीसी रिपोर्ट में पहली बार : जलवायु परिवर्तन में कमी लाने के सामाजिक पहलू

इस साल की आईपीसीसी (जलवायु परिवर्तन पर अंतर-सरकारी पैनल) र

आत्मनिर्भर अभियान से भारत के सौर ऊर्जा की बदलती तस्वीर
Jul 14, 2020

आत्मनिर्भर अभियान से भारत के सौर ऊर्जा की बदलती तस्वीर

आत्मनिर्भर भारत अभियान ने निश्चित रूप से भारत की सौर ऊर्�