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Return of ASATs and counterspace technologies: A slippery slope to weaponisation?
Oct 19, 2021

Return of ASATs and counterspace technologies: A slippery slope to weaponisation?

The recent sharing of views on space security, prompted by a UN resolution, has highlighted that legally binding treaties and non-binding norms are no

When Algorithms decide and regulating those decisions
Oct 19, 2021

When Algorithms decide and regulating those decisions

How do we ensure that a user know what they are consenting to when the calculus between short-term gain of using the service against any harm due to l

History of the internet and the future of inclusive communities: A case study
Oct 18, 2021

History of the internet and the future of inclusive communities: A case study

Delving into the future of the Web and going beyond traditional social media platforms to study the new inclusive platforms of the future

Fair space commerce: A key component of sustainable global space governance
Oct 18, 2021

Fair space commerce: A key component of sustainable global space governance

The focus needs to go beyond emerging technologies to include fundamental principles, such as the protection of sovereignty, free and fair trade, and

Warfighting in Space: Managing risks and seizing opportunities to avoid space weaponisation
Oct 18, 2021

Warfighting in Space: Managing risks and seizing opportunities to avoid space weaponisation

Modern military forces cannot fight and win without space, and the loss of access to vital space support for terrestrial forces dramatically raises th

Back to the tech future: Do emerging critical technologies provide an ‘edge’ against new global uncertainties and threats?
Oct 18, 2021

Back to the tech future: Do emerging critical technologies provide an ‘edge’ against new global uncertainties and threats?

There is a need to speculate on how the international order will be changed, if at all, by critical technologies

Building a case for decentralised AI ethics
Oct 18, 2021

Building a case for decentralised AI ethics

A user-centric bottom-up approach to ethics in AI could be the answer to regulating AI innovation that is usually too fast and dynamic for a central r

Towards Digital Inclusion 2.0
Oct 18, 2021

Towards Digital Inclusion 2.0

Inclusion 2.0 can only be achieved when strands of access integrate an understanding of the history of oppression, feminist perspectives, and ethnic p

Collision risks in outer space due to mega-constellations
Oct 18, 2021

Collision risks in outer space due to mega-constellations

The sporadic and uncontrolled launch of thousands of new mega-constellations put outer space security and safety at risk.

The hunt for tech unicorns: How sovereign funds accelerate the digital economy
Oct 17, 2021

The hunt for tech unicorns: How sovereign funds accelerate the digital economy

Sovereign funds are now looking to be the next big funders of both domestic and international innovation

Facial recognition in law enforcement is the litmus test for India’s commitment to “Responsible AI for All”
Oct 17, 2021

Facial recognition in law enforcement is the litmus test for India’s commitment to “Responsible AI for All”

Responsible and ethical AI is premised on an infrastructure of trust; it is imperative that accountability and governance frameworks establish transpa

China and India postpone peak coal
Oct 15, 2021

China and India postpone peak coal

Coal consumption sees a resurgence as countries attempt to balance between increasing demands for energy and slow supply of renewables. A new challeng

जलवायु परिवर्तन: ग्लासगो में होने वाले COP26 सम्मेलन में हो साझी कोशिश
Oct 14, 2021

जलवायु परिवर्तन: ग्लासगो में होने वाले COP26 सम्मेलन में हो साझी कोशिश

आगामी COP26 सम्मेलन से पहले भारत को नेट जीरो इमिशन के लिए अपन�

Prerequisites for effective space governance: Space Situational Awareness
Oct 13, 2021

Prerequisites for effective space governance: Space Situational Awareness

SSA analyses are essential prerequisites for verifying compliance with any robust space governance regime, and support space safety at a more basic le

Can competition tools fix social media?
Oct 13, 2021

Can competition tools fix social media?

Replacing tech authoritarianism with state overreach will only exacerbate problems plaguing social media platforms

After Duterte: Key questions on democracy and China policy
Oct 13, 2021

After Duterte: Key questions on democracy and China policy

As the candidates of the 2022 Philippine presidential elections launch their campaigns, questions regarding democracy in the country and its sovereign

China aims to algorithmise Internet Information Services (IIS)
Oct 12, 2021

China aims to algorithmise Internet Information Services (IIS)

As a part of the ongoing tech crackdown, Beijing has decided to introduce AI Algorithm-based regulations to rein in the Big Tech

Energy price spikes: Intermittency of renewables and the call on firm capacity
Oct 12, 2021

Energy price spikes: Intermittency of renewables and the call on firm capacity

A sudden rise in demand of natural gas and coal due to seasonal change begs the question, why does the market continue to embrace coal and gas—fuels

Direct air capture: Inching towards cost competitiveness?
Oct 11, 2021

Direct air capture: Inching towards cost competitiveness?

DACCS technologies can help mitigate climate crisis by reducing CO2 emission, however, there are certain limitations, therefore, these needs to be enr

Sharing the pain at Glasgow
Oct 11, 2021

Sharing the pain at Glasgow

Ahead of the upcoming COP26 Summit, India needs to redefine its transition path for achieving net zero emissions, and reconsider its dependency on coa

RRRD scheme for the revival of discom finances: New scheme, same parameters?
Oct 09, 2021

RRRD scheme for the revival of discom finances: New scheme, same parameters?

The new RRRD scheme introduced to improve the discom sector seems to be yet another scheme in the long list of reforms that has failed to take in acco

China’s power crisis: Outrage over power outages may affect Xi’s green initiatives
Oct 09, 2021

China’s power crisis: Outrage over power outages may affect Xi’s green initiatives

If China continues to undergo a major energy crunch, its green policy might be under jeopardy

Discom reforms in India: Why the inefficiency narrative is inadequate
Oct 09, 2021

Discom reforms in India: Why the inefficiency narrative is inadequate

Despite substantial policy changes, the discom sector has not improved. Could this be chalked up to inefficiency or should political interventions be

Breakthrough in fusion energy: Is abundant low carbon energy within reach?
Oct 09, 2021

Breakthrough in fusion energy: Is abundant low carbon energy within reach?

The recent technological advancement in the energy front could translate into abundant low carbon energy supply; however, there are multiple problems

Retail price of petrol and diesel in India: Crude calculations
Oct 09, 2021

Retail price of petrol and diesel in India: Crude calculations

As the price of crude oil continues to rise, there will be drastic repercussions if the centre increases excise taxes without sharing the revenue with

ऑकस, सामरिक स्वायत्तता और हिंद-प्रशांत का भविष्य: फ्रांस का नज़रिया
Oct 08, 2021

ऑकस, सामरिक स्वायत्तता और हिंद-प्रशांत का भविष्य: फ्रांस का नज़रिया

 फ्रांस को लगता है कि रक्षा के मोर्चे पर इस नई पहल से चीन क�

भारत: एक महाशक्ति या बड़ी हस्ती और वजूद वाला देश?
Oct 08, 2021

भारत: एक महाशक्ति या बड़ी हस्ती और वजूद वाला देश?

भारत का स्वभाव अंतर्मुखी व्यक्ति जैसा है.  

विश्व: ब्रिटेन और अमेरिका के बीच अटलांटिक गठबंधन की बहाली
Oct 07, 2021

विश्व: ब्रिटेन और अमेरिका के बीच अटलांटिक गठबंधन की बहाली

अफ़ग़ानिस्तान संकट के चलते अमेरिका में जो बाइडेन के नए प�

फ्रांस की अनदेखी कर आख़िर ऑकस में क्यों शामिल हुआ ऑस्ट्रेलिया?
Oct 06, 2021

फ्रांस की अनदेखी कर आख़िर ऑकस में क्यों शामिल हुआ ऑस्ट्रेलिया?

चीन के प्रभाव को रोकने के लिए ऑस्ट्रेलिया ने ऑकस में शामि�

Restoration of the Atlantic Alliance between the UK and US
Oct 05, 2021

Restoration of the Atlantic Alliance between the UK and US

After a tumultuous start with the new Biden administration over the Afghanistan crisis, the UK is back on track as it renews its alliance with the US

AUKUS, strategic autonomy, and the future of the Indo-Pacific: A French perspective
Oct 04, 2021

AUKUS, strategic autonomy, and the future of the Indo-Pacific: A French perspective

France’s vision for the Indo-Pacific is distinctly not pivoted towards being part of the US-China rivalry that is brewing in the region

Can SMIC lead China’s semiconductor self-reliance dream?
Oct 04, 2021

Can SMIC lead China’s semiconductor self-reliance dream?

China is struggling to achieve its aim of becoming independent in semiconductor manufacturing as the US-China trade war is adversely affecting this in

The growing high command culture: A challenge for inner-party democracy in India
Oct 04, 2021

The growing high command culture: A challenge for inner-party democracy in India

The balance between keeping party unity while allowing state leaders autonomy has proven to be a tricky and difficult task

এক আধুনিক আর্থিক ব্যবস্থার জন্মের রিপোর্ট কার্ড
Oct 02, 2021

এক আধুনিক আর্থিক ব্যবস্থার জন্মের রিপোর্ট কার্ড

সংস্কারের দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি থেকে আর্থিক ব্যবস্থার বিভিন্ন দি

India: A great power or a great presence?
Oct 02, 2021

India: A great power or a great presence?

Is India ready to enter the league of superpower nations?

Impact of gender reservation in Indian Urban Local Bodies
Oct 02, 2021

Impact of gender reservation in Indian Urban Local Bodies

There is a need to move beyond empowerment towards improving the ability of urban women to join and remain in the workforce

The 16+1 Initiative: Judged Too Quickly?
Oct 02, 2021

The 16+1 Initiative: Judged Too Quickly?

The 16+1 initiative is seen as a Chinese Trojan Horse waiting for entry into the European Union

Oz’s choice—AUKUS and the break with Paris
Oct 01, 2021

Oz’s choice—AUKUS and the break with Paris

Australia’s decision to join the AUKUS was one meant to counter Chinese influence, even if it meant upsetting its ally France

Fintech industry: The great equaliser for women
Sep 30, 2021

Fintech industry: The great equaliser for women

The pandemic has accelerated digitalisation, which can be used as an opportunity to bridge the gender digital divide in India.

AUKUS: An Asian and European perspective
Sep 30, 2021

AUKUS: An Asian and European perspective

Australia will need to bridge the trust deficit that joining the AUKUS has created with its European allies

India and developments in Afghanistan
Sep 30, 2021

India and developments in Afghanistan

Now that the “War on Terror” has concluded, India needs to define its role in the South Asian Region and attempt to engage with all possible partn

डिजिटल पब्लिक गुड्स: डिजिटल बाज़ार में प्रतिस्पर्धा बढ़ाने का नया तरीक़ा?
Sep 29, 2021

डिजिटल पब्लिक गुड्स: डिजिटल बाज़ार में प्रतिस्पर्धा बढ़ाने का नया तरीक़ा?

नियमन विशिष्ट रूप से ये बताने के लिए कंपनियों को एक क़ानू�

China’s naval expansion and the challenges for India
Sep 29, 2021

China’s naval expansion and the challenges for India

The Indo-Pacific concept might have little currency in Beijing, but the Chinese Navy is at a point where not just the Western Pacific, but even the In

Will the ceasefire on India Pakistan border sustain?
Sep 29, 2021

Will the ceasefire on India Pakistan border sustain?

As tensions increase across the border, there is very little keeping the peace together  

Burgeoning Terrorism in Africa: A Critical Overview
Sep 28, 2021

Burgeoning Terrorism in Africa: A Critical Overview

The spillover of terrorist activity from West Asia to Africa has had devastating consequences for the continent

Can the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation make a long-term difference in Afghanistan?
Sep 27, 2021

Can the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation make a long-term difference in Afghanistan?

The SCO’s dilemma is that the progressive economic downturn in Afghanistan could possibly exacerbate challenges for member states