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Advancements in biotechnology and accessible dual-use technologies have raised concerns about non-state actors gaining unregulated access to biological weapons. ...
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While Sri Lanka is pushing for domestic reforms and defence capacities to counter the emerging threats in the IOR, its strategic location subjects it to the competitive power politics of the region. ...
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As French voters head to the polls to choose between the far-right’s Eurosceptic nationalist agenda or Macron’s staunchly pro-European ambitions, France stands at an existential crossroads ...
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Taliban’s reluctance or inability to deal with Afghan-based terror outfits for public posturing has now led to closer India-Russia cooperation on counterterrorism. ...
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Washington's recent visit to Dharamshala is motivated by its commitment to democratic values and support for freedom, as well as China's increasing hostility towards Taiwan. ...
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In case of India, a long-term trend of relocation of industries (EVs as well as others) from China is seen as a foregone conclusion by a section of Chinese strategists. ...
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While the West is finally showing consistency in its aid to Ukraine, Trump’s return to power could potentially disrupt this trend. ...
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The first direct showdown between Biden and Trump in 2024 demands attention as it will set the tone for the presidential campaign. ...
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The Gaza war and alignment with Iran's “Axis of Resistance” have significantly benefited the Houthis, transforming them into a well-trained, funded, and experienced force. ...
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The recent tragic incidents in India have highlighted a common issue: local governance lacks effective functioning, accountability, and transparency. ...
Shravishtha Ajaykumar is Associate Fellow at the Centre for Security, Strategy and Technology. Her fields of research include geospatial technology, data privacy, cybersecurity, and strategic studies. Prior to joining ORF, she co-headed Centre for Knowledge Sovereignty and worked to create research-based ...
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Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy is an Associate Fellow with ORFs Strategic Studies Programme. He focuses on broader strategic and security related-developments throughout the South Asian region with a specific interest in Sri Lanka The Maldives and Bhutan. Aditya graduated with a MSc ...
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