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Emerging Economies and the Tariff Taper: India’s Subtle Leadership
Developing and Emerging Economies Apr 15, 2025

Emerging Economies and the Tariff Taper: India’s Subtle Leadership

Have falling tariffs been a quiet catalyst for growth across emerging markets? If so, it serves as a call to revisit the growth trajectories and strategies. ...

Between Quakes and Conflicts: China, India, and Myanmar's Shaky Corridors
International Affairs Apr 15, 2025

Between Quakes and Conflicts: China, India, and Myanmar's Shaky Corridors

As Myanmar grapples with the impacts of natural disasters, political instability, and economic fragility, the future of foreign-backed infrastructure development will remain precarious ...

Trump’s Push for Critical Minerals: Why it will Redefine Global Economy and Geopolitics
International Affairs Apr 15, 2025

Trump’s Push for Critical Minerals: Why it will Redefine Global Economy and Geopolitics

America’s rivalry with China and its push for independent critical mineral supply chains may hurt the US economy in the short term, challenging its current global dominance ...

EU Response to Trump’s Tariffs: Between Retaliation and Negotiation
International Affairs Apr 14, 2025

EU Response to Trump’s Tariffs: Between Retaliation and Negotiation

The EU approach favours negotiations and calibrated retaliation to avoid a full trade war that could harm its own economy ...

Greening AI: US-India Role in Balancing Innovation and Sustainability
International Affairs | Artificial Intelligence Apr 14, 2025

Greening AI: US-India Role in Balancing Innovation and Sustainability

The US and India must work together to balance AI innovation with sustainability by focusing on energy efficiency, transparent emissions reporting, and renewable-powered AI infrastructure ...

New Delhi’s China Dilemma: Diplomacy and Defense Must Align
Defence and Security Apr 14, 2025

New Delhi’s China Dilemma: Diplomacy and Defense Must Align

Recognising that strategic intentions may evolve faster than military capabilities, New Delhi should ensure that its defence preparedness keeps pace ...

Russia Retains its Ground in Bangladesh
International Affairs Apr 11, 2025

Russia Retains its Ground in Bangladesh

While Russia appeared to lose political ground in Bangladesh after the Awami League's exit, it has managed to expand its ties with the interim government ...

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Pranjali Goradia

Pranjali Goradia

Pranjali Goradia is a Research Intern at the Observer Research Foundation ...

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Pranjali Goradia

Pranjali Goradia is a Research Intern at the Observer Research Foundation ...

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