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The chaos that is counter-terrorism in India
Nov 24, 2018

The chaos that is counter-terrorism in India

Ten years on from 26/11, the NSG continues to face serious logistical and transportation challenges. Simply put, the NSG cannot wait around to execute

26/11 and the media: Where were the protocols?
Nov 24, 2018

26/11 and the media: Where were the protocols?

Off the record, top Indian government sources admit that by and large, when governments and law enforcement authorities put systems in place in a cris

Issues that worry Madhya Pradesh voters
Nov 23, 2018

Issues that worry Madhya Pradesh voters

Both the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh are battling on development plank, offering slew of populist measures for the St

INS Arihant: A step closer to a credible ‘Triad’ but not quite there yet
Nov 08, 2018

INS Arihant: A step closer to a credible ‘Triad’ but not quite there yet

Amidst the celebrations following the INS Arihant’s first patrolling mission, it is ironical that the Indian navy’s tactical war fighting fleet of

Okinawa poll debacle: PM Abe’s first challenge
Oct 06, 2018

Okinawa poll debacle: PM Abe’s first challenge

Shinzo Abe, who returned to power in 2012, showed extraordinary interest in carrying out several measures in the Japan’s security sphere. But rather

In a pluralist Asia-centric world order, Russia has a crucial role to play
Oct 04, 2018

In a pluralist Asia-centric world order, Russia has a crucial role to play

As Russia repositions itself as an Asian power, it has a unique role to play in the region.

India’s nuclear dilemma
Sep 28, 2018

India’s nuclear dilemma

India’s challenge in asserting its stance on global nuclear disarmament requires a precise articulation of its goals and plans.

Where does India stand in the road to energy efficiency?
Sep 13, 2018

Where does India stand in the road to energy efficiency?

With the current government’s plan to build 100 smart cities in India, buildings sector in India has a huge potential to achieve enhanced efficiency

क्या इंडिया पोस्ट पेमेंट बैंक वित्तीय तौर पर टिकाऊ है?
Sep 01, 2018

क्या इंडिया पोस्ट पेमेंट बैंक वित्तीय तौर पर टिकाऊ है?

क्या है जो इंडिया पोस्ट पेमेंट बैंक (IPPB) को इंडिया पोस्ट से

प्रतिबंधों की पॉलिटिक्स, कितने कारगर होंगे अमेरिकी प्रतिबन्ध
Aug 18, 2018

प्रतिबंधों की पॉलिटिक्स, कितने कारगर होंगे अमेरिकी प्रतिबन्ध

प्रतिबन्ध किसी भी तरह की भूराजनीतिक चुनौती के लिए पश्चिम

Developing the architecture for urban transportation in India
Aug 13, 2018

Developing the architecture for urban transportation in India

Development of a proper and efficient transport network is a science in itself, but the least understood.

“Managers who know how to use machine learning will replace managers who don’t” — Erik Brynjolfsson
Aug 07, 2018

“Managers who know how to use machine learning will replace managers who don’t” — Erik Brynjolfsson

Want to future proof your job? Embrace machine learning and you’ll likely stay ahead of your colleague who chose to take a ringside seat, says Erik

70 Policies — Industrial Policy Resolution, 1956
Aug 04, 2018

70 Policies — Industrial Policy Resolution, 1956

The resolution emphasised on support for cottage, village and small-scale industries by restricting production for large players, differential taxatio

70 Policies — Planning Commission, 1950
Aug 02, 2018

70 Policies — Planning Commission, 1950

An analysis of the agenda papers and records of the first 50 meetings indicates the dominance of a central economic thought, articulated by the prime

Engaging Africa through summits: The experience of forum on China-Africa cooperation
Jul 25, 2018

Engaging Africa through summits: The experience of forum on China-Africa cooperation

Whether China will be able to implement its commitments at a fast pace and accord priority to important areas of cooperation will ultimately depend on

Beyond JCPOA — Secondary sanctions, projects and investments
Jul 20, 2018

Beyond JCPOA — Secondary sanctions, projects and investments

India has planned several oil and gas development projects, and pipeline projects in Iran. It is believed that the proposed investment for these proje

The question on refugees
Jul 17, 2018

The question on refugees

While we can all agree that harking back to a fascist past is decidedly a cure that is worse than the disease, is there not a case for contending that

Revenge of the geeks — The secret ingredient of high performance teams & ‘stubborn minorities’
Jun 08, 2018

Revenge of the geeks — The secret ingredient of high performance teams & ‘stubborn minorities’

The future of work is deeply tied to the ties that bind great teams inside the workplace. Until robot overlords upend the world, we humans will be per

The significance of upcoming Japan⎯China⎯South Korea trilateral
May 05, 2018

The significance of upcoming Japan⎯China⎯South Korea trilateral

The trilateral meeting will take place on 9 May 2018. It assumes considerable significance for several reasons.

Closing the gap: A doctrinal & capability appraisal of the IAF & the PLAAF
May 02, 2018

Closing the gap: A doctrinal & capability appraisal of the IAF & the PLAAF

A review of existing and future capability is essential to offer a holistic appraisal of current and predicted trajectory of the IAF vs. PLAAF discour

#KisanLongWalk was merely a symptom; agriculture policy needs to fix the ailment
Mar 15, 2018

#KisanLongWalk was merely a symptom; agriculture policy needs to fix the ailment

Political knee-jerks are easy to play with — a loan waiver here, an extension of farming permission there, a rise in procurement prices looming and

One belt, one road, and now one circle
Feb 21, 2018

One belt, one road, and now one circle

The anticipated economic and strategic windfall from environmental change in the Arctic has spurred China to officially enunciate an Arctic policy. Ke

FRDI Bill ensures safety of depositors, but must provide the shield of transparency
Dec 27, 2017

FRDI Bill ensures safety of depositors, but must provide the shield of transparency

The FRDI Bill creates a process, with early-warning systems in place to alert regulators and the government about the risk on financial institutions,

China 'stirring up' anti-India discourse in neighbourhood?
Dec 22, 2017

China 'stirring up' anti-India discourse in neighbourhood?

The new extra-regional player in China seems to want to provoke internal anti-India debates in individual South Asian nations.

What could the Chinese be planning for Doklam?
Dec 22, 2017

What could the Chinese be planning for Doklam?

China has done little in reducing the earlier tensions of Doklam, while India has taken no action, other than protecting its national security concern

Why Kashmir needs much more than surrender appeals
Nov 24, 2017

Why Kashmir needs much more than surrender appeals

The government must contemplate taking a few steps to ensure that militants who surrender is not coerced into returning.

Trump’s Asia visit leaves China stronger
Nov 18, 2017

Trump’s Asia visit leaves China stronger

Trump’s Asia visit was ripe with opportunities for mending political ties and reinstating credibility in the US leadership. Instead, President Trump

China’s innovation boom: Lessons for India
Nov 08, 2017

China’s innovation boom: Lessons for India

China’s most fascinating online experiments are taking place beyond the borders of its traditional technology sector.

Has President Trump lost the plot in the Middle East?
Nov 04, 2017

Has President Trump lost the plot in the Middle East?

Not only are the important regional players getting into a huddle to discuss the implications of President Trump’s actions, but are also re-calibrat

The Dragon and the Elephant: The India-China relationship displays bipolar traits
Nov 01, 2017

The Dragon and the Elephant: The India-China relationship displays bipolar traits

The dichotomy in India-China relations — on the one hand troops engaged in a two-month long stare-down, and on the other agreeing to change various

The Kurdish referendum and post-ISIS conflict zones in the Middle East
Oct 27, 2017

The Kurdish referendum and post-ISIS conflict zones in the Middle East

The Kurdish battle plan for ISIS was not just dethroning insurgency in northern Iraq, but to solidify their case for an independent Kurdistan.

In post-ISIS Iraq, Iran emerges a significant player
Oct 26, 2017

In post-ISIS Iraq, Iran emerges a significant player

It is bewildering to notice the whimper and not the promised bang ISIS ended with.