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The necessity of state-led initiatives for Large Language Models in cybersecurity
Cyber Security Jul 04, 2024

The necessity of state-led initiatives for Large Language Models in cybersecurity

As cyber threats in recent times increasingly leverage Artificial Generative Intelligence, the integration of LLMs into cybersecurity cannot wait. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Digitising urban heritage conservation in India
Urbanisation in India Jun 27, 2024

Digitising urban heritage conservation in India

Digitising built heritage can help foster greater public engagement and awareness and lead to effective preservation and restoration. ...

Embracing digital solutions for women entrepreneurs in India’s Northeast
Indian Economy Jun 25, 2024

Embracing digital solutions for women entrepreneurs in India’s Northeast

OCEN can potentially change the playing field for India’s MSME sector, especially in the northeastern region, with women being the biggest beneficiaries. ...

ICC warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders: Challenges ahead
International Affairs Jun 20, 2024

ICC warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders: Challenges ahead

The ICC's consideration of arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders highlights the complexities of achieving accountability in protracted conflicts. ...

How does an expanded BRICS benefit India?
International Affairs Jun 20, 2024

How does an expanded BRICS benefit India?

The expanded BRICS offers India opportunities to assert its global leadership, but it also poses certain geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges. ...

Sovereign Credit Ratings: A critique
International Affairs Jun 17, 2024

Sovereign Credit Ratings: A critique

To address the challenges posed by existing credit rating agencies and their biases against the Global South, particularly India, several operational changes need to be implemented. ...

Navigating India's strategic seas: The evolving role of the Navy
Defence and Security | Indian Defence Jun 13, 2024

Navigating India's strategic seas: The evolving role of the Navy

The changing geopolitical realities of the 21st century have warranted the Navy’s rising profile in India’s strategic landscape. ...

Navigating comprehensive sexuality education in India: Cultural sensitivities and implementation challenges
Education in India | Education Jun 12, 2024

Navigating comprehensive sexuality education in India: Cultural sensitivities and implementation challenges

To sustain Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in India, an inclusive approach prioritising community involvement, strong policy support, and technological innovation is essential ...

The myth of moderation and media freedom in Afghanistan
Neighbourhood | Terrorism Jun 12, 2024

The myth of moderation and media freedom in Afghanistan

The motivations behind the media crackdown in Afghanistan are clear—to control the narrative, silence dissent, and restrict the Afghan people's access to information ...

Barrier-free boulevards: Designing cities for all abilities
Urbanisation in India | Urbanisation Jun 11, 2024

Barrier-free boulevards: Designing cities for all abilities

Inclusion in urban planning is often an afterthought, leading to ineffective retrofitting. A paradigm shift is needed to make inclusive design a core component of transportation policy-making. ...

Challenges in applying the EU Cybersecurity Index globally
Cyber Security | Cyber and Technology Jun 05, 2024

Challenges in applying the EU Cybersecurity Index globally

The world needs cyber resilience with preventive measures to minimize threats. Redesigning the CSI with separate sub-indices for prevention and deterrence can achieve this. ...

The changing face of Baloch activism
Neighbourhood May 09, 2024

The changing face of Baloch activism

The harsh response by the Pakistani state towards the ongoing Baloch protests will only alienate people further and deepen the existing crisis ...

Decoding O-RAN: A blueprint for digital connectivity beyond 5G
Cyber and Technology Apr 24, 2024

Decoding O-RAN: A blueprint for digital connectivity beyond 5G

O-RAN's ability to decouple hardware and software components of traditional systems fosters flexibility and interoperability, potentially countering China's 5G dominance ...

Slovakia: EU’s latest headache?
International Affairs Apr 23, 2024

Slovakia: EU’s latest headache?

Peter Pellegrini’s recent presidential victory could mean Slovakia mirroring Hungary's stance on Ukraine, potentially troubling the EU ...

India’s constructive revisionism
Indian Foreign Policy | Indian Economy Apr 22, 2024

India’s constructive revisionism

Given the shortcomings of the faltering West-led international order, there arises a crucial demand for constructive revisionism spearheaded by India ...

Transforming manufacturing dynamics: A look into India's PLI scheme
Indian Economy Apr 22, 2024

Transforming manufacturing dynamics: A look into India's PLI scheme

The successful implementation of the PLI scheme will be crucial in realising India's vision of becoming a leading manufacturing hub on the world stage ...

The essence of cognitive warfare: Focusing the lens toward Chinese strategies
International Affairs | China Foreign Policy Apr 08, 2024

The essence of cognitive warfare: Focusing the lens toward Chinese strategies

China has employed cognitive warfare tactics to sway the opinions and beliefs of the Taiwanese public without resorting to direct military confrontation ...

Empowering MSMEs: The role of AI literacy
Indian Economy | Economic Diplomacy | Artificial Intelligence Apr 03, 2024

Empowering MSMEs: The role of AI literacy

Businesses and individuals in India must seize the benefits of AI and strategically enhance their competitiveness by staying abreast of advancements in AI ...

Digital affordability and access: Starlink in India
Indian Economy | Economic Reforms | Developing and Emerging Economies | Digital Inclusion Apr 02, 2024

Digital affordability and access: Starlink in India

Musk's vision aligns with India's Digital India initiative. Starlink’s success hinges on its ability to adapt to local challenges and understand India’s unique digital landscape ...

Building blocks of a digital powerhouse: Data centres in India
Cyber Security | Cyber and Technology Mar 30, 2024

Building blocks of a digital powerhouse: Data centres in India

India, with its burgeoning digital landscape, needs to understand the significance of data centres and make substantial investments to harness their potential ...

Chasing new horizons: Sunset clauses in India’s revamped BIT regime
International Trade and Investment Mar 28, 2024

Chasing new horizons: Sunset clauses in India’s revamped BIT regime

India must articulate its vision of the sunset clause in future BITS as it seeks to renegotiate these treaties with states ...

Navigating the deepfake dilemma: Government oversight in the age of AI
Artificial Intelligence Mar 28, 2024

Navigating the deepfake dilemma: Government oversight in the age of AI

In a world where the legal vacuum surrounding tech and AI persists, how do we safeguard the citizens from the adverse effects of a rapidly developing technological landscape? ...

Politics of Russia’s elections
International Affairs Mar 18, 2024

Politics of Russia’s elections

Despite Putin’s overwhelming victory in the recent Russian presidential elections, a growing shift in the social attitudes of the citizenry was witnessed during this elections ...

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Kamakshi Katyal

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