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Trump doubles down on pro-Israel policies, but at what cost? His Middle East ambitions hinge on regional stability. Will prioritising Israel hinder or help? ...
From crisis prediction to aid distribution, AI is reshaping humanitarian efforts, but challenges like bias, privacy, and accountability remain ...
Following the example of other states, Türkiye has significantly expanded its strategic investments in Africa, strengthening its footprint across the continent ...
Amidst Delhi’s longstanding battle with air pollution and an ailing Yamuna, will BJP’s pledges turn into actions, or are they just poll-time rhetoric? ...
Despite regulatory efforts, tobacco consumption in India remains a major health and economic challenge, thus requiring stronger policies, taxation, and public health initiatives. ...
India has the potential to revolutionise breast cancer treatment by emphasising policy changes, infrastructural development, early detection, and awareness ...
Despite some successful initiatives, stubble burning continues to be a major problem in rural India ...
The complex problem of antimicrobial resistance needs to be combated with a coordinated strategy, supported by governmental and cross-sector collaboration ...
Despite the incremental progress made during COP29, much work needs to be done to align with the speed and scale required for the 1.5°C target ...
Although neuromorphic approaches to hardware and software are still nascent, India should explore them to become a key player in the field of emerging technologies. ...
An intersectional approach is necessary to tackle floods, which pose unique health and safety challenges for vulnerable women and girls ...
India’s new semiconductor PLI scheme, the largest of its kind, is an important endeavour, but key challenges need to be addressed to ensure success ...
Climate financing needs an intersectional gendered perspective to increase its effectiveness and maximise social benefits ...
The COP29’s Climate Finance Action Fund could set a new green standard for petrodollar recycling, but its current targets are too modest to have a big impact ...
As climate change intensifies, it is reshaping the epidemiology of vector-borne diseases, necessitating a proactive adaptation in India’s public health response. ...
LDCs often face capacity and financial constraints, resulting in low compliance rates. Enhanced support, improved WTO capacity, and increased cooperation and knowledge sharing are needed. ...
A robust Indian green bond market can significantly finance the country’s ambitious net-zero goals ...
LDCs in Africa struggle with high-risk loans for climate adaptation. Debt swaps, green bonds, and sustainability-linked bonds could provide needed funding ...
As a key player in the GBA, India can enhance its energy security, drive economic growth, and strengthen its leadership in the biofuel sector while meeting its national and climate goals ...
India must transition to zero-emission trucks with targeted policies, infrastructure, and cleaner technologies to meet net-zero goals and cut reliance on diesel freight ...
By leveraging public and private capital, blended finance can close funding gaps and attract private investments, facilitating India’s transition to a net-zero future ...
Through domestic censorship and global initiatives like the Digital Silk Road, China aims to create an alternative digital order, challenging the U.S.-led multi-stakeholder approach to internet governance ...
China’s de-dollarisation and its geopolitical ambitions, especially regarding Taiwan, are contradictory. It cannot disrupt regional peace while trying to establish the RMB as a trusted global currency. ...
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Saudi Arabia's OPEC+ strategy supports Vision 2030 by balancing oil production cuts and economic diversification ...
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By implementing infrastructural plans in a responsible manner, India can prove that it is possible to balance road connectivity with forest preservation without having to choose between them ...
Andreas Kuehn is Senior Fellow, Observer Research Foundation America. He oversees ORF America’s Technology Policy Program, and leads ORF’s US-India AI Fellowship Program. ...
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Andreas Kuehn is Senior Fellow, Observer Research Foundation America. He oversees ORF America’s Technology Policy Program, and leads ORF’s US-India AI Fellowship Program. ...
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