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A growth agenda for India- Australia economic ties
International Affairs | Economics and Finance Jun 03, 2024

A growth agenda for India- Australia economic ties

Recent steps forward on the trade front have also cleared the way for greater ambition in the partnership ...

Celebrating Africa Day 2024: Why it matters
International Affairs May 31, 2024

Celebrating Africa Day 2024: Why it matters

As Africa asserts its position in the international world order, it needs strong, determined efforts to make it a 21st-century global power ...

The Indian formula
Indian Economy May 30, 2024

The Indian formula

India is also looking to share its own developmental experience with other nations placed at different levels of the developmental trajectory but facing common challenges ...

Modi's push on hard power
Defence and Security | Indian Defence May 29, 2024

Modi's push on hard power

A decade of far-reaching defence reforms under Modi has transformed the Indian military’s reputation and capabilities ...

The mirage of US-China detente
International Affairs May 28, 2024

The mirage of US-China detente

Blinken’s visit may be another way of signalling to China that it shouldn’t exploit any crisis to escalate new ones, at least until the US elections are over ...

Chabahar’s opportunities and challenges
International Affairs May 28, 2024

Chabahar’s opportunities and challenges

The geopolitics around India’s play in Chabahar and Iran’s leverages are interesting ...

Deconstructing China’s Interest in the Niger-Benin Rapprochement
International Affairs May 28, 2024

Deconstructing China’s Interest in the Niger-Benin Rapprochement

Beijing’s motivations concerning the conflict resolution in Niger include a mix of economic, political and reputational drivers. ...

What does an emerging Squad in the Indo-Pacific mean for India?
International Affairs May 24, 2024

What does an emerging Squad in the Indo-Pacific mean for India?

This new mini-lateral grouping of the US and three of its allies could coordinate actions with the Quad for regional stability ...

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Manish Vaid

Manish Vaid is a Junior Fellow at ORF. His research focuses on energy issues, geopolitics, crossborder energy and regional trade (including FTAs), climate change, migration, New Silk Road, urbanisation and water issues. His research work has been published widely - ...

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