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The completion of infrastructure projects in the Kashmir Valley will boost economic development, social integration, and security advantage
Post-Brexit Britain needs to move away from its China-centric policy and step up trade engagements in the region, which offers potential for win-win economic gains. London should also look to join its allies, including the US, India, Australia in the support of regional security to manage the risks posed by Beijing
The British government is expected to complete its review of the issues relating to 5G over the next month or so and its spokespersons have said that
Member states of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) continue to grapple with a host of security issues, including the burgeoning ISIS threat and the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar. In the recent months, the region has witnessed the immense social, political, economic and geo-strategic implications of terrorism and displacement. BIMSTEC’s counterterrorism initiatives must therefore be scr
Both India and Africa strongly acknowledge that peace and security is intrinsically linked to development, and that terrorism poses the biggest threat
India, with its burgeoning digital landscape, needs to understand the significance of data centres and make substantial investments to harness their p
Climate change, conflicts, and various crises have exposed the vulnerabilities of global food systems. Acute food insecurity and undernourishment have become more prevalent in recent times, and the imperative is to build more robust and sustainable food systems that do not adversely impact the environment. The COVID-19 pandemic has only underlined the importance of food security in times of crises. This brief explores the promise of clima
Climate change is the single biggest health threat facing humanity, and developing nations of the Global South are expected to be the most vulnerable
In Russia’s pageantry of state visits to Iran, its counter to the West is quite evident.
Can the pandemic become a means to prepare us to deal more effectively with a number of other seismic shifts which are either already underway or immi
The G20 can steward inclusive approaches to digital transformation, directing international development cooperation, and strengthening multilateralism
Decisive and ruthless crackdown on jihadis is the need of the hour, not more empty rhetoric ---- Lashkar-e-Tayyeba (LeT), headed by Hafiz Saeed based in Pakistan, is a threat to India's security and sovereignty and must therefore be branded as 'enemy of the nation'. There need not be a legal provision to do so. The Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, is empowered to take such a decision.
भारत को सैन्य हार्डवेयर की ख़रीद को लेकर संयुक्त राज्य अ�
A new submarine deal could bring back Germany as a major player in the Indian defense sector.
Macron’s recent speech prior to the European elections has reiterated his ideas on defence, and his fervent push for European strategic autonomy and
The contradictions in the path of India's global rise and its accompanying stature as an important player in international affairs, while it grapples with issues of food security, rising prices, inflation and governance challenges, were highlighted by senior academician Dr. Mira Kamdar at a talk titled "Can the Centre hold?" at Observer Research Foundation recently (February 17).
One thing is clear: gig-based companies must embrace their responsibilities and treat their external workforce, which often sit at the heart of their
The Western Indian Ocean region’s geographical proximity and its rich natural resources, provides India with a great opportunity to increase its mar
For India, the CBAM entails more than just export reductions to the EU. It also prompts concerns about equity, efficiency, and alignment with certain
Canada's Deputy NSA Claude Vigneault says his country's decade-old presence in Afghanistan as part of American coalition has given them a better sense of India's security concerns and is keen to collaborate with it.
Giving support to Khalistani terrorists against India hyphenates Canada with Pakistan. This has security and strategic implications for the world.
The implementation of Canada’s Indo-Pacific can position it as a mature and key player in the region
Key strategic changes over the past few years increase the likelihood of the EU being dragged into a military conflict in the Taiwan Strait
Since France has said that it will not be continually involved in African intervention, the solution to security problems in Africa must come from the Africans themselves. The establishment of a pan-African force to react to crisis with support from Europe has been suggested by France.
The DPDP Act may be the culmination of five years of drafts, consultations, and diplomatic furores, however, it is a starting point, rather than the d
As the complicated nature of security across this geography changes, the Asian footprint is expected to only grow
Mumbai’s history and location make it the ideal candidate for becoming 21st century India’s hub of trade, connectivity and security
Xi’s overall achievements may be a mixed bag, but his biggest success has been in carrying out wide-ranging reforms of the military and security app
The 75th anniversary of India–Thailand relations presents new opportunities to further collaborations in different spheres.
With the Taliban taking over in Afghanistan, India must engage more closely with Central Asia for both strategic security concerns and trade
With the threat of instability looming over Central Asia, the need for regional cooperation has increased significantly.
Chauhan has served many commands and staff postings in the North and Northeast. As major general, he commanded the Baramulla-based 19th Infantry Division in the Northern Command. So, he has invaluable experience in countering cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. His biggest strength, however, is his stint in the China-facing Eastern Command, from where he retired as commander in May 2021.
To counter Islamabad’s determined push to stir up trouble in the Kashmir Valley, India will have to formulate a new counter-terrorism strategy that
The rush towards demanding political inclusivity from the Taliban has been downgraded to a mere talking point while realpolitik takes charge
ORF report titled 'IRBM for Brahmaputra Sub-basin: Water Governance, Environmental Security and Human Well-being' released on 25 October.
Coal consumption sees a resurgence as countries attempt to balance between increasing demands for energy and slow supply of renewables. A new challeng
2003 was an important year in the evolution of China¿s counter-terrorism policy. In December last, its Ministry of Public Security issued a list of identified 'Eastern Turkistan' terrorist organizations. Figuring in the list are the East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM), the World Uighur Youth Congress (WUYC),
As the Fourth Plenum approaches, the Communist Party of China will use this platform to further discuss important socio-political and economic issues.
दक्षिण एशिया में कई मुल्कों में आए आर्थिक संकट की आंच ची�
The revival of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran that was negotiated by China is a major diplomacy victory for the latter
