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Israel’s Continuing Political Stalemate

The political deadlock in Israel is set to continue, with Netanyahu failing to garner adequate support and Yair Lapid facing the deadline of June 2, 2021 to cobble together the...

Jatin Kumar |
May 28, 2021 |
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Saudi-Iran Talks: Ray of Hope in the Gulf

The talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia mediated by Iraq may help in the de-escalation of regional tensions.

Israel-Hamas Clash: What it Means for West Asia?

The Israel-Hamas clash diminishes prospects for the revival of the peace process and strengthens Hamas’ position as the preeminent Palestinian faction.

Will Oli Complete Second Innings as PM?

Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli faces tough challenges as he tries to cobble a majority in the House of Representatives.

Nihar R. Nayak |
May 21, 2021 |
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Post-Coup Myanmar and India’s Response

India must continue to engage with the Tatmadaw, even as it supports the efforts of the UN and the ASEAN to restore democratic processes and prevent violence and conflict in...

Udai Bhanu Singh |
May 21, 2021 |
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Growing Cyber Risks to Energy Infrastructure

Cyber-related risks to the energy sector can be minimised by strategic intelligence gathering on potential threat actors, weaving of cyber security strategies into corporate decisions, industry-wide collaboration as well as...

Generality of Kautilyan Tenets Informed by Unique Indianness

The interweaving of philosophy with statecraft lends Kautilya’s Arthashastra a unique comprehensive approach. Even if some of the Kautilyan tenets are resoundingly commonsensical, the lamp of philosophy credibly illuminates its...

Kajari Kamal |
April 28, 2021 |
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India-EU Partnership: Can the Unfulfilled Potential Be Realised?

The May 8, 2021 India-EU Summit in Portugal is expected to further invigorate and provide a fresh direction to the bilateral relationship, even as both sides grapple with bilateral, regional...

Ashok Sajjanhar |
April 07, 2021 |
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Promoting Defence Exports

India’s defence eco-system is indeed becoming more dynamic as it strives to achieve the tough defence exports targets.

S. Samuel C. Rajiv |
March 31, 2021 |
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New Momentum in India-Mauritius Ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to Mauritius on February 22-23, 2021 strengthens India’s partnership with the key Indian Ocean island country across the economic, health and security spheres.

Ruchita Beri |
March 30, 2021 |
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Bringing the Semi-Conductor to India

With India’s current semiconductor demand of $40 billion expected to rise to $100 billion by 2025, the time is indeed right to begin production of semiconductors within the country.

Cherian Samuel |
March 26, 2021 |
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The Storming of Capitol Hill: Implications for US Polity

The January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol by White Supremacists and members of far-right militias brought to stark attention the political divisiveness in the United States.

Savini Mehta |
March 25, 2021 |
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India-Pakistan LoC Ceasefire Decision: A Thaw in Sight?

Even as the India-Pakistan ceasefire decision on the LoC is in effect, India has affirmed that there would not be any let-up in its counter-terrorism efforts.

Zainab Akhter |
March 12, 2021 |
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India’s Vaccine Maitri with Africa

India’s Vaccine Maitri initiative will help African countries in the fight against the COVID pandemic and foster stronger ties based on the principle of South-South cooperation.

Ruchita Beri |
March 11, 2021 |
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Jihadist Radicalisation in Tamil Nadu

Greater attention needs to be focused on effectively countering threats of radicalisation affecting India from Southeast Asia.

Mathew Sinu Simon |
March 01, 2021 |
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Changing Pattern of the China-India-US Triangle

India and America enjoy amity in their bilateral relationship, but both share adversarial relations with China. What has cemented their global strategic partnership is the threat that both countries perceive...

S. Kalyanaraman |
February 19, 2021 |
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WhatsApp’s New Privacy Policy

WhatsApp’s updated terms of service and privacy policy raise important questions on data privacy and data security.

Debopama Bhattacharya |
February 19, 2021 |
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Kyrgyzstan’s Political Turmoil

Sadyr Japarov was sworn in as the President of the Kyrgyz Republic on January 28, 2021, after months of political upheaval.

Aditi Gupta |
February 16, 2021 |
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India, Russia and the Indo-Pacific: A Search for Congruence

India’s vision of the Indo-Pacific not only accommodates Russia’s clamour for ASEAN centrality but also complements its Greater Eurasia construct.

Rajorshi Roy |
February 03, 2021 |
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India’s ‘Vaccine Maitri’ Initiative

The rapidity and selflessness with which India rolled out millions of doses of vaccines as aid despite the massive requirements of its own vaccination drive, is being particularly appreciated by...

Ashok Sajjanhar |
January 29, 2021 |
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