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UAE's evolving role as a key actor in the Middle East and beyond
International Affairs Jul 02, 2024

UAE's evolving role as a key actor in the Middle East and beyond

From funding the restoration of Mosul’s cultural heritage to pledging aid for Gaza's reconstruction, the UAE's actions reflect a nuanced blend of humanitarianism and geopolitical strategy. ...

Indian-origin representation in UK politics:  A 2024 election perspective
International Affairs Jul 02, 2024

Indian-origin representation in UK politics: A 2024 election perspective

Amidst a potential political shift in the UK ahead of the polls, Indian-origin MPs remain instrumental in shaping the nation’s legislative landscape. ...

Early childhood biometrics: A tool to improve healthcare delivery
International Affairs Jul 01, 2024

Early childhood biometrics: A tool to improve healthcare delivery

Capturing biometrics for children will help achieve Universal Health Coverage by providing greater access to healthcare to children from vulnerable populations. ...

London’s 2024 mayoral poll: Factoring the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
International Affairs Jul 01, 2024

London’s 2024 mayoral poll: Factoring the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)—a key environmental issue tied to energy transmission and transportation—has become a major focus point in the mayoral elections. ...

God, guns, and the ballot box: The decline of religio-political parties in Pakistan
International Affairs Jul 01, 2024

God, guns, and the ballot box: The decline of religio-political parties in Pakistan

Religio-political parties in Pakistan's recent general elections increased their presence and attempted to shed their conservative image, but this did not translate into significant electoral success. ...

Modi 3.0 and the likely trajectory of India-West Asia ties
International Affairs | Indian Foreign Policy Jun 29, 2024

Modi 3.0 and the likely trajectory of India-West Asia ties

Given the strong convergence of economic and security interests, it is certain that India-West Asia ties are going to flourish further. ...

Shehbaz Sharif’s Chinese treasure hunt
International Affairs Jun 29, 2024

Shehbaz Sharif’s Chinese treasure hunt

The urgency of  Sharif’s recent visit to China highlights Islamabad’s increasing dependence on China amid a deepening debt crisis and growing international isolation. ...

Including narcotics in the Chemical Weapons Convention
International Affairs Jun 28, 2024

Including narcotics in the Chemical Weapons Convention

There is an urgent need to take measures to prevent the misuse of chemical substances in warfare and limit access to non-state actors. ...

Subsidies to fossil fuels in India: Too much?
Energy | Energy Access Jun 29, 2024

Subsidies to fossil fuels in India: Too much?

In India, fossil fuel subsidies dominate over support for renewable energy, creating complexities despite varying subsidy definitions ...

PM Hasina’s second India sojourn: Paving the future of New Delhi-Dhaka ties
Neighbourhood Jun 28, 2024

PM Hasina’s second India sojourn: Paving the future of New Delhi-Dhaka ties

What does the future hold for this long-standing relationship? ...

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Sabine Ameer

Sabine Ameer

Sabine Ameer is a doctoral researcher in Politics and International Relations at the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom. Her research analyses whether there has been a growing shift in the attitudes of International Organisations towards the post-conflict reconstruction of cultural ...

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Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy

Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy is an Associate Fellow with ORFs Strategic Studies Programme. He focuses on broader strategic and security related-developments throughout the South Asian region with a specific interest in Sri Lanka The Maldives and Bhutan. Aditya graduated with a MSc ...

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