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Given their own shoddy handling of the COVID-19 outbreak, Trump and the Republicans believe they must demonise China to win the November elections.
Movement of right-wing parties from the margins to the mainstream represents one of the most significant political developments in Europe in the past
Europe is closely observing the Turkish elections as a change in leadership could lead to a reset in Türkiye-EU relations
The exodus of people from Nepal has resulted in a scenario that will become unsustainable for the economy of Nepal
India must unleash its youth power to strengthen its core democratic principles by prioritising their enhanced participation in politics and democracy
Given that migration into cities is expected to increase significantly shortly, the prospect of building new habitats must be looked at more closely.
सात वर्षांच्या वाटाघाटींनंतर, नवीन कराराने युरोपियन युनियनच्या आश्रय आणि स्थलांतर नियमावलीच्या आधुनिकीकरणाच्या दिशेने निर्णायक पाऊल उचलले आहे.
स्वीडनचे 2023 चे अध्यक्षपद हे एका गंभीर टप्प्यावर आले आहे कारण युरोपला अनेक आव्हानांचा सामना करावा लागत आहे.
The Ambassador of France to India, H.E. Mr. Francois Richier, has underlined the importance of a comprehensive agreement on migration and mobility, which would feed into increasing bilateral education and business opportunities.
At a time when countries are closing borders and curbing migration, health workers are the exception.
Although India and Africa have long shared close ties, engagement between the two regions is yet to reach its full potential. However, amid the global green transition and attempts to enhance energy security, green hydrogen—increasingly seen as the ‘fuel of the future’—could provide a new avenue for cooperation between the regions. Such a partnership, focused on building a global value chain for the large-scale adoption of green h
India needs to rethink its approach towards engaging in debates on the future of global labour mobility.
The political landscape of Europe is steadily changing, and the sheen of Right-wing populism seems here to stay.
The Gorkhas, a Nepali military community, have long been recruited by the Indian Army into its Gorkha regiments. Gorkha youth are keen to join the Indian Army since its perks and payments are superior to those of the Nepali Army. However, India's new short-term military enlistment scheme, Agnipath, could alter this association. This brief discusses the impacts of the Agnipath scheme on military labour migration from Nepal to India, and on
The lockdown is a tough examination that the nation must pass. Depending on how people behave and how the virus spreads, governments would decide thei
The presence of almost nine million Indian nationals in the Gulf region makes India a key source of human capital for the six GCC nations. The majority of these Indians are blue-collar workers engaged in low-paying jobs. As countries like the United Arab Emirates (UAE) move up the technology ladder, they are increasingly seeking workers with specific, certified skills. This report outlines a pilot project for the mapping, harmonisation and accred
This paper examines security collaboration in the Bay of Bengal. It argues that despite increased cooperation in the maritime domain, the security perceptions of Bay states differ significantly, arising primarily from disagreements associated with China’s presence in the region. Crucially, the Bay states are wary of being seen as siding with India to counterbalance China. Even in nontraditional security areas where cooperation is readily possib
The exodus of youth from Nepal to foreign countries in search of better opportunities is impacting regional and international security as many are rep
The lack of economic opportunities at home is forcing 1,700 Nepalis to fly abroad every day, including to the Russia-Ukraine War
Regular communication with India and other host countries should be re-evaluated by Nepal, which is economically viable for the country in the long run, as it has to survive a major chunk of its economy on remittances.
The COVID-19 pandemic has once again highlighted the increasing frequency of spillover of infectious disease from wild animals into humans. The SARS coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) almost certainly “jumped” into humans from bats, evolved towards efficient human-to-human transmission, and caused a global pandemic. Ecological changes such as deforestation, increasing greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change are important drivers of disease
Statecraft needs more than just diplomacy. This bilateral crisis with India exposes Trudeau to be lacking in these key qualities.
With the number of data breaches multiplying rapidly over the years, India must ensure the timely migration to PQC algorithms across all sectors, part
The US faces deepening political divisions and discontent with governance. This portends a volatile electoral race with significant domestic and inter
Thailand would need to implement essential refugee policies that align with international standards to deal with the ongoing humanitarian crisis
The debates around work and the welfare architecture in India need to be urgently reframed and translated into practical reform.
Attempts are being made by Nepal and India to revive the relationship through new avenues of cooperation with a focus on digital connectivity
The recent European Parliamentary election shows the rise of the extreme right wing parties. This is something that would hurt Indians living in Europe and UK. Some of these parties are strongly nationalist and anti immigration (racists), free trade and outsourcing.
To keep the far-right in check over immigration-related rhetoric and policies, Europe requires alternative leadership, deeply committed to liberal ide
Practitioners dealing with national security see the subject of borders from a traditional viewpoint.
Political and economic history typically studied structures and processes. Social history was interested in documenting the values, interests, and everyday lives of the common people.
Work authorisation for H4 covers dependent spouses of H1B non-immigrants on two conditions.
Russia has long depended on migrant labour. However, the COVID-19 pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine, and a devaluing Ruble have impacted migrants economically. These developments, coupled with institutional hurdles and rising xenophobia in Russia, have pushed migrant labourers to seek alternate employment destinations. Notably, workers from countries such as Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine are swaying away from Russia, even as
The swapping of land between India and Bangladesh will bring clarity to the border, which will eventually lead to improved border management. This will also help in controlling illegal migration, and reduce scepticism in Bangladesh, leading to a sense of optimism all around.
Sweden’s 2023 presidency comes at a critical juncture as Europe confronts several challenges
Angela Merkel will win the German elections on Sunday, but her power base is quickly eroding. Here is how she needs to change course.
In Moscow’s calculus, the Crocus attacks require a thorough investigation to ascertain the actors involved in the attacks, apart from the Islamic St
The growing perception of Canada being a sanctuary for global offenders not only tarnishes its international reputation but also poses a threat to its
Human civilisation is at a new moment of transition across social norms, economics, governance, and the environment, and is facing the dawn of a new era of inter-planetary human migration (to Mars). In the future, historians will look to the first half of the 21st century to tell the story of how these changes started and unfolded through five domains of conflict. These domains touch on the unravelling of governance structures in need of
Cities of the future must have sustainable mobility baked into the core planning process with the ultimate goal of meeting transport demand in a cost-
The American political landscape has been witnessing a great divide due to the growing immigration problem and the US’ support to ongoing wars.
In the long⎯term, new cities can adopt a ‘decentralised urbanisation’ approach, where stronger linkages between urban and rural areas should be
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) must account for the possibility of interstate migration, rapid urbanisation and possible changes in the social fabric as populations react to new job opportunities.
Even before Donald Trump's tough stand on immigration, H1B visas had become a lot tougher to come by.
