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What the WTO’s Recent Ministerial Conference Means for Development
International Trade and Investment May 20, 2026

What the WTO’s Recent Ministerial Conference Means for Development

The old DDA-related concerns remain unaddressed. Chinese overcapacity cannot be solved by trade measures alone. National security barely features in WTO discussions. Planetary rights are scarcely present in trade debates. ...

The BRICS Challenge and India's Choices
International Affairs | BRICS May 20, 2026

The BRICS Challenge and India's Choices

Iran and the UAE's competing calculations just lay bare the limitations of the grouping. ...

The Underlying Logic of India-Nordic Engagement
International Affairs May 19, 2026

The Underlying Logic of India-Nordic Engagement

The India-Nordic Summit peaks of New Delhi’s attempt to acquire new strategic options through partnerships. In a fractured world, that’s what we need. ...

The Limits of a Thaw: Trump, Xi and The Future of U.S.-China Relations
International Affairs May 18, 2026

The Limits of a Thaw: Trump, Xi and The Future of U.S.-China Relations

President Donald Trump's recent visit to China focused on managing competition between the two global powers. Leaders Xi Jinping and Trump engaged in discussions aimed at stability and mutual respect. While no major breakthroughs occurred, both nations agreed on incremental steps to stabilize engagement. This ...

Modi's Outreach to the UAE and Europe
International Affairs May 15, 2026

Modi's Outreach to the UAE and Europe

From May 15 to 20, the prime minister will visit key powers across West Asia and Europe. The underlying message is India is no longer content with symbolism; it’s looking to strengthen partnerships ...

India and the UAE: A New Strategic Compact
International Affairs May 14, 2026

India and the UAE: A New Strategic Compact

Modi’s brief visit doesn’t obscure importance; focus likely on consolidation and crisis management ...

A New Phase in The India-Vietnam Strategic Partnership
International Affairs May 14, 2026

A New Phase in The India-Vietnam Strategic Partnership

Indo-Pacific dynamics are reshaping the India-Vietnam bilateral relationship ...

India’s Renewables Sector Needs A Fundamental Reset
Climate Change | Coal | Oil, Gas and Renewables May 12, 2026

India’s Renewables Sector Needs A Fundamental Reset

India’s energy transition is entering a more demanding phase. The early years were defined by scale, while the next chapter will be defined by reliability ...

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N. Sathiya Moorthy

N. Sathiya Moorthy

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Samir Saran

Samir Saran is the President of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India’s premier think tank, headquartered in New Delhi with affiliates in North America and the Middle East. His research focuses on issues of global governance, climate and energy policy, ...

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