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Will the World Trade Organisation pass the COVID “test”?
Nov 18, 2022

Will the World Trade Organisation pass the COVID “test”?

India must redouble its efforts in the WTO to have the TRIPS waiver extended to cover therapeutics and diagnostics and use its G20 Presidency and the

Will the yellow vests movement spread across Europe?
Feb 22, 2019

Will the yellow vests movement spread across Europe?

The yellow vests could have more influence than expected.

Will Trump’s Afghan peace deal hold up?
Aug 24, 2020

Will Trump’s Afghan peace deal hold up?

The looming danger is that the President Trump’s eagerness to tout the deal as a success would precipitate a hasty US withdrawal.

Will Trump’s foreign policy outlive his term?
Apr 28, 2020

Will Trump’s foreign policy outlive his term?

His imprint on trade, security and Asia policy will last. His influence on immigration, climate change may not

Will Udan be able to make Bharat soar?
Nov 02, 2016

Will Udan be able to make Bharat soar?

Udan — the new regional air connectivity scheme will correct the historical wrong done to the air transport business in India

Will US, China be able to manage tensions?
Nov 01, 2013

Will US, China be able to manage tensions?

The question is whether the governments of the US and China can find a way to manage their differences in a way that does not ignite tensions. No one knows the answer to this. However, managing these tensions will require a lot of diplomatic effort and energy.

Will US-Iran tension spill over into India’s neighbourhood?
Jun 08, 2017

Will US-Iran tension spill over into India’s neighbourhood?

International tension surrounding Iran is yet to affect India, but New Delhi can make tactical gains by maintaining diplomatic flexibility.

Will western intervention for Africa's minerals also check-mate China?
Jan 28, 2013

Will western intervention for Africa's minerals also check-mate China?

The arrival of the French in Mali could well be the beginning of link ups across the oil and mineral rich regions stretching from Sudan across Chad, Niger, Mali, Mauritania and Western Sahara.

Will Xi’s bet on China’s domestic market pay off?
Nov 24, 2020

Will Xi’s bet on China’s domestic market pay off?

China unveils new economic strategy on the world stage.

Will ‘Russian imbroglio’ deflect the West off Maldives?
Mar 30, 2018

Will ‘Russian imbroglio’ deflect the West off Maldives?

It is not unlikely that the West’s current engagement/disengagement with Russia could lead to a situation — if not immediately — where the post-

Will China create another African debt crisis?
Dec 03, 2020

Will China create another African debt crisis?

After over a decade of unprecedented growth of Chinese finance, Africans are increasingly concerned over rising debt levels.

Wind Energy in India: Tailwinds and Headwinds
Oct 17, 2022

Wind Energy in India: Tailwinds and Headwinds

Although the wind energy sector has grown significantly, to meet the target of 140 GW wind energy capacity by 2030, the growth rate in capacity additi

Windfall Taxes on Oil Companies: Sin Tax or Sin to Tax?
Aug 17, 2022

Windfall Taxes on Oil Companies: Sin Tax or Sin to Tax?

The recent windfall taxes imposed by the UNSC are considered either equivalent to a sin to tax the profits made from the geopolitical crisis or a sin

With Imran Khan ousted, Pakistan Army will have a salient role in Islamabad
Apr 12, 2022

With Imran Khan ousted, Pakistan Army will have a salient role in Islamabad

For Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the foremost challenge will be to handle the economic crisis and keeping the political alliance intact. The incoming government will face a strong opposition from Imran Khan and his PTI, who are masters at street campaigning

With new tech comes new responsibilities
Jan 30, 2024

With new tech comes new responsibilities

Corporates which leverage algorithms need to hold themselves accountable to mitigate the harm caused by algorithmic systems until proper legislation i

With political stability & economic reforms, Nepal opens up to the world
May 08, 2019

With political stability & economic reforms, Nepal opens up to the world

Despite the gloom and doom over the last two decades, Nepal in general has endorsed democracy, political stability and a wave of economic reforms.

With Russian buildup in Syria, is Turkey a bigger loser?
Oct 01, 2015

With Russian buildup in Syria, is Turkey a bigger loser?

Much of this month has witnessed a slow but steady build-up of Russian troops in Syria. The Russian move is of huge significance - militarily as well geopolitically - not by what it brings to the table, but by what it prevents the other protagonists from doing in that tragic conflict.

Women in social commerce: Tailwind to a resilient growth
May 20, 2023

Women in social commerce: Tailwind to a resilient growth

Social commerce can become a powerful tool for promoting women's economic empowerment

Women's Bill: Liberal measure, illiberal politics
Mar 16, 2010

Women's Bill: Liberal measure, illiberal politics

That the Yadavs also constitute the political class is a fact but in this instance neutralized by the backward environment in which women of intermediate castes live

Working the Federal Polity, the Tamil Nadu Experience
Dec 08, 2004

Working the Federal Polity, the Tamil Nadu Experience

The Madras High Court¿s notice to authorities in some coastal districts of southern Tamil Nadu over the ¿public hearings¿ on the Sethusamudram project proposal has brought out a new facet in Central-State relations unnoticed by many. Coming under the Union Shipping Ministry, the Tuticorin Port Trust, entrusted with the Rs 3000-crore project,

World Children’s Day: Every newborn has a right to survive, thrive and live a life of dignity
Nov 20, 2020

World Children’s Day: Every newborn has a right to survive, thrive and live a life of dignity

Let first one thousand days of life get a chance to unleash the potential of the child to live a life with dignity.

World Environment Day 2024: Restoring land, building resilience, and protecting public health
Jun 04, 2024

World Environment Day 2024: Restoring land, building resilience, and protecting public health

This World Environment Day, stakeholders must urgently act to accelerate land restoration, improve drought resilience, and combat desertification.

World Environment Day: Film screening and talk
Jun 12, 2019

World Environment Day: Film screening and talk

Exploring marine pollution and the need for cleaner resources, this event looked at the measures to counter environmental degradation.

World Population Day 2022: Celebrating the reduction of adolescent fertility rate
Jul 11, 2022

World Population Day 2022: Celebrating the reduction of adolescent fertility rate

India has managed to reduce teenage pregnancy significantly over these past few years, causing a positive change in infant child mortality rate as wel

World Youth Skills Day 2022: Putting young India first
Jul 15, 2022

World Youth Skills Day 2022: Putting young India first

India has a formidable arsenal of digital skilling programmes for youth, but significant gaps remain, which are a cause of concern for young Indians,

World Youth Skills Day 2022: Upskilling the youth of India
Jul 15, 2022

World Youth Skills Day 2022: Upskilling the youth of India

To address the skill deficit, India needs to extend high technical and vocational courses to improve employability.

Xi Jinping’s sweet words on civilisational respect can’t hide his actions of civilisational contempt
May 18, 2019

Xi Jinping’s sweet words on civilisational respect can’t hide his actions of civilisational contempt

If there is one thing about civilisations, it is the fact that they go through crests and troughs. Some build legacies, others lose them.

Xi- Putin meeting amidst China’s Ukraine dilemma
Mar 29, 2023

Xi- Putin meeting amidst China’s Ukraine dilemma

On the Ukraine conflict, China is delicately balancing the two, where it seeks to be an ally of Russia while not incurring the wrath of the West

Xi-Putin bonhomie fails Western policy towards Russia
Jun 16, 2015

Xi-Putin bonhomie fails Western policy towards Russia

The Western policy of isolating Russia has only served to push Russia deeper into Chinese arms. Russia and China are planning to increase their engagement in Central Asia and will coordinate their policies in the former Soviet territories in Eurasia.

Yassin's killing: Possible Impact
Mar 24, 2004

Yassin's killing: Possible Impact

The targeted assassination of Sheikh Ahmad Yassin, the founder of the militant Hamas group, by Israel was a dangerous act of escalation. Hamas, locked in a violent campaign with Israel, responded to the outrage with threats to "send death to every house, every city and every street in Israel." Hamas has avenged Israeli targeted killings with suicide bombings in the past.

Young Voices Policy Forum: Detailed discussions on Indian foreign, security policies
Mar 05, 2014

Young Voices Policy Forum: Detailed discussions on Indian foreign, security policies

With the aim of bringing together some of the brightest young minds working on various issues of national and international importance, Observer Research Foundation has initiated a forum called the Young Voices Policy Forum.

Youth capital for resilient societies
Aug 12, 2022

Youth capital for resilient societies

The realisation of SDGs is incumbent upon youth participation in the target areas.

Youth Skills Day 2022: Assessing the skills gap in fintech
Jul 15, 2022

Youth Skills Day 2022: Assessing the skills gap in fintech

A holistic policy and research response are required to address the lacunae witnessed in the skill landscape in India’s fintech industry.

Zalmay Khalilzad's mission impossible with the Taliban
Oct 17, 2018

Zalmay Khalilzad's mission impossible with the Taliban

Zalmay Khalilzad has a tall task ahead of him in talking to the Taliban.

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Aug 16, 2022

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