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Rebalancing the Ocean Economy: The Case for Inclusive Ocean Governance
Maritime Security | Maritime Infrastructure | Maritime Governance Architecture Jun 02, 2026

Rebalancing the Ocean Economy: The Case for Inclusive Ocean Governance

Rebalancing the ocean economy requires shifting power, knowledge, and investment toward the communities that depend on it most ...

Fuel Access is the Next Frontier of Equitable Ocean Governance
Maritime Security | Maritime Infrastructure | Maritime Governance Architecture Jun 01, 2026

Fuel Access is the Next Frontier of Equitable Ocean Governance

A just maritime transition requires sustainable fuel systems that are safe, bankable, and accessible to a wider range of countries and ports ...

After the Fanfare: Beijing's Reading of the Trump-Xi Summit
International Affairs Jun 01, 2026

After the Fanfare: Beijing's Reading of the Trump-Xi Summit

As pomp gives way to brass tacks, the Beijing summit reveals a China confident in its own power and a United States navigating the limits of its ...

GenAI's Trust Deficit: Why Frontier Models Struggle Across Institutions
Artificial Intelligence Jun 01, 2026

GenAI's Trust Deficit: Why Frontier Models Struggle Across Institutions

Despite massive investment in AI, overestimation of LLM capabilities and persistent trust deficits continue to impede reliable institutional adoption at scale ...

From Consumer to Competitor: How China Views India's Photovoltaic Rise
International Affairs Jun 01, 2026

From Consumer to Competitor: How China Views India's Photovoltaic Rise

China's debate over India's solar success reflects a deeper anxiety: New Delhi's growing capacity to absorb industries, capital, and supply chains once anchored in China ...

Balikatan 2026 Showcases the Philippines’ Defence Network
International Affairs | Defence and Security May 30, 2026

Balikatan 2026 Showcases the Philippines’ Defence Network

Balikatan 2026 showcased the Philippines' expanding defence network, strengthening deterrence and interoperability amid rising tensions with China ...

Will the Labour Codes Reach the Market They Govern?
Law and Justice May 30, 2026

Will the Labour Codes Reach the Market They Govern?

As India operationalises its labour codes, the central question is whether establishment-based regulation can meaningfully improve conditions in a labour market dominated by informality ...

From Thalis to Portion Control: The GLP-1 Debate in India
Healthcare May 30, 2026

From Thalis to Portion Control: The GLP-1 Debate in India

GLP-1 drugs may curb obesity in India, but lasting health gains require better diets, exercise, and stronger public health systems ...

Trademarks as Keywords: Hindware and the Future of Search Advertising
Law and Justice May 30, 2026

Trademarks as Keywords: Hindware and the Future of Search Advertising

India's evolving jurisprudence on keyword advertising sits at the intersection of trademark law, platform regulation, and digital competition policy - and remains far from settled ...

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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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