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Both India and China have largely played on two different planks.
Would yet another IMF loan help Pakistan with its financial woes?
Even though the Egyptian army has refrained from taking over governance in the interim period, analysts say the fear of repeating the same mistakes are legitimate. Therefore, it remains to be seen whether or not this political transition will have a long-lasting impact on Egypt's nascent democracy.
Recognising the critical nature of the situation in Egypt, and the role that a successful free and fair elections will have as a stabilizing factor in the establishment of a 'new' Egypt, Observer Research Foundation invited Justice Hatem Bagato,
The pragmatic relationship between the civilian government and the Tatmadaw is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain.
The lack of a clear victor in this election indicates that Nepal is bound to confront a period of political turmoil
E-mobility is not a magic pill that can cure all emissions ills, careful planning at the state level is required to ensure its success
In recent years, more governments have been giving greater attention to developing their countries’ electric vehicles (EV) sector as a strategy for minimising the harm that mass transportation can cause to human health and the environment. This paper tells the story of India’s EV initiative. It offers an overview of the national mission to push the manufacture and adoption of EVs; appraises the policies introduced by governments of select sta
The primary focus of this bill is to open the supply side in distribution to competition in the market.
Alternate options for replacing petroleum revenue have not received the same level of attention that the promotion of electric mobility has received.
Dr. Anupam Chander, Professor of Law at UC Davis, says a specific rule which necessitates the consent of data subject in order to process the data coming from foreign countries in India is effectively discouraging foreign investments in India.
Election Commission's reported decision to implant a 'verification mechanism' in the electronic-voting machines to be deployed in the four-State Assembly polls could have anything but the intended consequences.
Guidelines on public mobility may be needed to control community transmission. However, when this is carried out in a manner that evokes fear without
Get the narrative on multilateralism right, and we have the possibility to harness international cooperation for global peace and prosperity; get it w
It were thousands of village pradhans who had to be "empowered" as the nodal points most in contact with the people. Legislators and policy makers have to develop institutional mechanisms to liaise with the Pradhans who implement policy at the village level.
King Bhumibol's reign over the second half of the last century and decade and a half of the current century has been tumultuous.
India needs to act now by enhancing its programme effectiveness and reach.
Pakistan is living through turbulent times and, General Musharraf, its self-styled President, is under tremendous pressure. The United States-led anti-terrorism campaign in Afghanistan has shaken Pakistan's polity like no other event in its troubled history.
India and Russia have an agreement to build 12 nuclear plans in the next two decades.
India and Pakistan can reap multiple benefits from an enhanced cooperation on the economic and energy fronts, according to experts at a recent conference at Observer Research Foundation.
Growing political instability in Myanmar and financial issues have stymied the progress of the Trilateral Highway project
HOW to ensure food security and control inflation has emerged as a major challenge for the government in the New Year. The hangover of food inflation from 2010 cannot be ignored as it is still in double digits.
The SCO is not another SAARC, and its member states will most likely not sit by and watch their agenda hijacked by a bilateral dispute.
The entry of the youth and the new political parties into Nepalese politics is a welcome development as people become disenchanted with old leaders
Striking a balance between technological advancement and ethical considerations will be essential to safeguard human rights and global security
Although the President’s efforts were applauded for the outreach, it seems that the peace overtures were motivated by political and economic reasons
If Europeans do not support more directly their participants in this race, they risk being taken over by third party contenders or IT giants deciding
A successful conclusion of the FTA with EU would go a long way in building international market confidence, giving much needed stimulus to the international economy. The loss of revenue from reduction in tariffs should be viewed in gains of transfer of technology, productivity increases and greater competition.
How should liberal democracies in Europe, each with relatively small populations and split by differing conceptions of national interest, deal with th
Europe will have to build on the promising trends and deliver quickly in 2021.
The shift from a one-world economy to a two-world system will force States to make hard choices. Europe is the testing ground
Mere constitutional creation of new political space would not become the answer to the growing demands for inclusion and participation in the countryside. For substantive democracy to become a reality, Centre and States need to show willingness to share powers (3Fs).
New Delhi needs to note that China’s estrangement from the US is not as serious as the one with India.
In a region that is increasingly defined by cooperation based on like-mindedness, shared interests, and common concerns, the Philippines-India ties ar
As China pursues its expansionist ambitions in the greater South China Sea, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is working to enhance his country’s ability to exercise its sovereignty and sovereign rights. Towards this end, Manila is expanding its strategic options through robust external partnerships and national policy recalibrations to secure its lawful waters in what it calls the West Philippine Sea. There are concerns, however, abou
The unravelling of the mystery about Bangabandhu’s assassination is crucial for the future stability of Bangladesh.
