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India’s defence budget: The navy and its Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission
International Affairs | Defence and Security Jul 16, 2022

India’s defence budget: The navy and its Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission

The budgetary restrictions on the Indian Navy stifle the indigenisation and innovation process. ...

The gender dimensions of global value chains
International Trade and Investment Jul 16, 2022

The gender dimensions of global value chains

Research suggests that higher women’s participation in global value chains will prove to be economically beneficial for the world. ...

Prevailing protests: Economic crisis in Ecuador
International Affairs Jul 12, 2022

Prevailing protests: Economic crisis in Ecuador

Country-wide protests over fuel and food prices have broken out in Ecuador as it descends into an economic crisis. ...

Hysterectomies in India: Prevalence, problems, and policies
Healthcare Jul 11, 2022

Hysterectomies in India: Prevalence, problems, and policies

In light of World Population Day’s focus on individuals’ choices and rights, adequate policies should be adopted to create awareness amongst women about unwarranted hysterectomies. ...

The power of polarisation: Eroding American democracy
Domestic Politics and Governance Jul 06, 2022

The power of polarisation: Eroding American democracy

Political polarisation gnaws at American democracy from within as mutual intolerance has drastically increased in the United States. ...

Exploring India’s manufacturing exports dynamics
Indian Economy | International Trade and Investment Jul 02, 2022

Exploring India’s manufacturing exports dynamics

Is India missing out on the opportunity to expand its export-led growth by not focusing on low-skill manufacturing? ...

Troubled waters: FONOPS, UNCLOS, and global commons
International Affairs | Maritime Security Jun 30, 2022

Troubled waters: FONOPS, UNCLOS, and global commons

Is the United States using FONOPs to undermine the International Law of the Sea and are other powers such as China following suit? ...

The Chinese vaccine diplomacy in Southeast Asia
International Affairs | China Foreign Policy Jun 29, 2022

The Chinese vaccine diplomacy in Southeast Asia

In China’s attempt to project its soft power, it engaged in vaccine diplomacy in Southeast Asia to counter the narrative of the virus’ origins and to build a reliable image. ...

The Sri Lanka economic crisis: India’s response
Neighbourhood Jun 01, 2022

The Sri Lanka economic crisis: India’s response

It would be strategically and geopolitically prudent for India to extend assistance to Sri Lanka during such trying times. ...

Dams as disasters: Are the dams in Arunachal Pradesh aggravating flood damages in Assam?
Energy | Water May 12, 2022

Dams as disasters: Are the dams in Arunachal Pradesh aggravating flood damages in Assam?

Constructing structural interventions without undertaking proper evaluations has led to man-made disasters. ...

Is AUKUS the New ASEAN in the Indo-Pacific?
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics May 09, 2022

Is AUKUS the New ASEAN in the Indo-Pacific?

The growing presence of US-led multilateral groupings in the Indo-Pacific is challenging ASEAN’s centrality ...

Effectiveness of IMF bailouts: Understanding Pakistan’s experience
Economics and Finance | International Trade and Investment May 06, 2022

Effectiveness of IMF bailouts: Understanding Pakistan’s experience

Would yet another IMF loan help Pakistan with its financial woes? ...

Russia-Ukraine war: Is multipolarity the cause of crisis?
International Affairs Apr 16, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Is multipolarity the cause of crisis?

Does multipolarity create more scope for conflicts and act as an impediment to global action or does it aid in conflict resolution and act as a harbinger of concerted action? ...

Two perspectives: The Canadian and Mexican response to the Ukrainian Crisis.
International Affairs Apr 04, 2022

Two perspectives: The Canadian and Mexican response to the Ukrainian Crisis.

Whilst Canada has adopted a similar stance to that of the US on Russia's aggression against Ukraine, Mexico's neutral stance on it points to the country’s changing foreign policy ...

Pakistan and the OIC: A divided house?
International Affairs Mar 31, 2022

Pakistan and the OIC: A divided house?

Is Imran Khan using the OIC platform as a last resort to change the unfavourable domestic political situation in Pakistan and to regain his popularity amongst his citizens? ...

'Democratic deficit and economic hardships': The way forward for Pakistan
Neighbourhood Mar 20, 2022

'Democratic deficit and economic hardships': The way forward for Pakistan

With the upcoming No-Confidence vote, Pakistan finds itself further embroiled in political and economic uncertainties. ...

The Ukraine Crisis and Latin America’s response
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics Mar 10, 2022

The Ukraine Crisis and Latin America’s response

Latin American countries remain divided over their stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine as Russia finds consonance with leaders of Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Brazil on its "anti-West" agenda ...

The Pakistan quagmire
Neighbourhood Mar 03, 2022

The Pakistan quagmire

Pakistan’s economic instability accompanied by the growing crisis in Afghanistan has pushed it in a tight corner ...

Technological perspectives on a third aircraft carrier for India
Defence and Security | Maritime Security | Indian Defence Mar 03, 2022

Technological perspectives on a third aircraft carrier for India

Indian Navy’s incorporation of a third aircraft carrier is a step towards achieving India’s blue water navy vision ...

Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy: From Crimea to Ukraine
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics Mar 01, 2022

Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy: From Crimea to Ukraine

Russia has perfected its use of hybrid warfare by developing new techniques against its adversaries over the years. ...

The Canadian truckers’ protests could have global implications
International Affairs | Internal Security Feb 23, 2022

The Canadian truckers’ protests could have global implications

In the long run, the truckers’ protests could lead to economic and political instability. ...

Maharshatra's Electric Vehicle policy: Challenges with planning and implementation
Transportation Feb 09, 2022

Maharshatra's Electric Vehicle policy: Challenges with planning and implementation

The policy speed bumps in the planning and implementation of states’ EV policies need to be addressed to achieve nationwide adoption ...

China’s quest to secure its ‘Rice Bowl’: Challenges to its food security
International Affairs | China Foreign Policy | Agriculture Feb 08, 2022

China’s quest to secure its ‘Rice Bowl’: Challenges to its food security

Can Xi continue to promise food security despite increased consumption, aging rural population, rapid urbanisation, and climate changes? ...

Afghanistan-Pakistan relations and the Durand line: Why is it important?
Neighbourhood Jan 31, 2022

Afghanistan-Pakistan relations and the Durand line: Why is it important?

The historical Durand line continues to be a thorn on the side as both Pakistan and Afghanistan are unable to come to a mutually beneficial conclusion.

The link between education and participation of women in politics
Domestic Politics and Governance | Education in India Jan 29, 2022

The link between education and participation of women in politics

The gender disparity in politics indicates the need to promote education amongst women, thus, enabling greater political participation ...

Grief in the time of COVID-19
Healthcare Jan 21, 2022

Grief in the time of COVID-19

The incapability of processing grief after the death of loved ones during COVID-19 has showcased the need to address shortcomings in the mental healthcare sector ...

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Ashish Upreti

Ashish Upreti is a serving Indian Army officer with over 25 years of experience in operations, crisis management and strategic communications. He has represented India at international forums and written articles and opinion pieces for national and international publications. In ...

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Ashish Upreti

Ashish Upreti is a serving Indian Army officer with over 25 years of experience in operations, crisis management and strategic communications. He has represented India at international forums and written articles and opinion pieces for national and international publications. In ...

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