Putin’s Victory a Challenge for Friends and Foes Alike
Putin can now underline to the rest of the world how Russians are solidly behind his policies regardless how they seem to outsiders.
https://www.orfonline.org/research/putin-s-victory-a-challenge-for-friends-and-foes-alike
Putin can now underline to the rest of the world how Russians are solidly behind his policies regardless how they seem to outsiders.
https://www.orfonline.org/research/putin-s-victory-a-challenge-for-friends-and-foes-alike
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Putin’s Victory a Challenge for Friends and Foes Alike
He has won another landslide victory in what can be called ‘democratic elections with Russian characteristics’, gaining his fifth term in office as prez.
Hybrid Pakistan
India will be in no hurry to do business with its new management. Onus of rapprochement lies with Pakistan.
https://www.orfonline.org/research/hybrid-pakistan
India will be in no hurry to do business with its new management. Onus of rapprochement lies with Pakistan.
https://www.orfonline.org/research/hybrid-pakistan
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Hybrid Pakistan
In the aftermath of the brazenly rigged elections of February 8, Pakistan has unveiled a new parliament, government and cabinet of ministers, in a spectacle carefully choreographed by its military establishment.
The MIRV leap that fires up India’s nuclear deterrence
As a China-specific missile, the successful test of the Agni-5 MIRV missile enables India to reach a milestone
https://www.orfonline.org/research/the-mirv-leap-that-fires-up-india-s-nuclear-deterrence
As a China-specific missile, the successful test of the Agni-5 MIRV missile enables India to reach a milestone
https://www.orfonline.org/research/the-mirv-leap-that-fires-up-india-s-nuclear-deterrence
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The MIRV leap that fires up India’s nuclear deterrence
The Agni-5 ballistic missile test dubbed the “Divyastra”, that was conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is strategically consequential.
India, stability, and ‘new world order’ - Global security from New Delhi’s vantage
India has embarked on a large-scale infrastructure development program, ranging from highways to airports, a critical government-led push to provide the economy a strong base to build upon.
https://www.orfonline.org/research/india-stability-and-new-world-order-global-security-from-new-delhis-vantage
India has embarked on a large-scale infrastructure development program, ranging from highways to airports, a critical government-led push to provide the economy a strong base to build upon.
https://www.orfonline.org/research/india-stability-and-new-world-order-global-security-from-new-delhis-vantage
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India, stability, and ‘new world order’ - Global security from New Delhi’s vantage
India will head into elections from the middle of next month in what is the world’s largest democratic exercise.
Eastward Bound: Is an India-Japan-South Korea Trilateral in the Making?
https://www.orfonline.org/research/eastward-bound-is-an-india-japan-south-korea-trilateral-in-the-making
https://www.orfonline.org/research/eastward-bound-is-an-india-japan-south-korea-trilateral-in-the-making
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Eastward Bound: Is an India-Japan-South Korea Trilateral in the Making?
During his back-to-back recent visits to Seoul and Tokyo, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, set the tone and agenda for future cooperation with two of India’s major partners in the Indo-Pacific.
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China’s Man in Malé
Mohamed Muizzu is helping Beijing expand its presence in the Indian Ocean
https://www.orfonline.org/research/chinas-man-in-male
Mohamed Muizzu is helping Beijing expand its presence in the Indian Ocean
https://www.orfonline.org/research/chinas-man-in-male
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China’s Man in Malé
As tensions between India and the Maldives rose, former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed issued an apology on behalf of the Maldivian people and expressed his concerns about the downward spiral in bilateral ties between the two close neighbours.
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China’s military ambitions
China’s annual parliamentary meetings offer a glimpse into its future direction. This year, amidst economic headwinds, a key takeaway is the continued surge in defence spending
https://www.orfonline.org/research/china-s-military-ambitions
China’s annual parliamentary meetings offer a glimpse into its future direction. This year, amidst economic headwinds, a key takeaway is the continued surge in defence spending
https://www.orfonline.org/research/china-s-military-ambitions
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China’s military ambitions
China’s “two sessions”—a key conclave of the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference—are an important political occasion to gauge its future direction.
Minilateral momentum in South Asia
The Nepal-India-Sri Lanka initiative could be used to pursue better people-to-people relations.
https://www.orfonline.org/research/minilateral-momentum-in-south-asia
The Nepal-India-Sri Lanka initiative could be used to pursue better people-to-people relations.
https://www.orfonline.org/research/minilateral-momentum-in-south-asia
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Minilateral momentum in South Asia
Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue on February 23, Nepal’s former Foreign Minister, NP Saud, hoped to revive the South Asian Association for Regional Organisation (SAARC).
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Observer Research Foundation is hosting a book discussion on 'Transformation- Emergence of Bangladesh and Evolution of India-Bangladesh Ties' authored by Pinak Chakrvarty
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28 March 2024 | 3.30 PM IST
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Also featuring: Anasua Basu, Veena Sikri, Shahidul Haque and Sushant Sareen
28 March 2024 | 3.30 PM IST
Register here: https://or-f.org/25396
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Digital twin: Making India’s clean energy architecture versatile
The use of digital twin technologies in renewable energy ecosystems will benefit producers, consumers, and governments alike
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/digital-twin-making-india-s-clean-energy-architecture-versatile
The use of digital twin technologies in renewable energy ecosystems will benefit producers, consumers, and governments alike
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/digital-twin-making-india-s-clean-energy-architecture-versatile
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Digital twin: Making India’s clean energy architecture versatile
Presently, India is the third largest producer and consumer of electricity worldwide. With 425+ GW of installed capacity, 430+ thousand circuit kilometres of transmission lines.
Climate Action for Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
The measures taken by SIDS are unable to keep up with the pace of increasing climate risks thus international cooperation plays a vital role in developing a comprehensive approach to address it
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/climate-action-for-small-island-developing-states-sids
The measures taken by SIDS are unable to keep up with the pace of increasing climate risks thus international cooperation plays a vital role in developing a comprehensive approach to address it
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/climate-action-for-small-island-developing-states-sids
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Climate Action for Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
The year 2023 was recorded as one of the hottest years in the past two centuries. Extreme weather events like heatwaves, flash floods, droughts, and wildfires have accompanied increasing temperatures.
Terror in Moscow and Islamic State’s desire for a revival
Today, global geopolitical challenges are giving more space for terror and extremist groups. Thus adequate counterterrorism measures need to be adopted.
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/terror-in-moscow-and-islamic-state-s-desire-for-a-revival
Today, global geopolitical challenges are giving more space for terror and extremist groups. Thus adequate counterterrorism measures need to be adopted.
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/terror-in-moscow-and-islamic-state-s-desire-for-a-revival
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Terror in Moscow and Islamic State’s desire for a revival
The terrorist attack in Moscow claimed by the Islamic State (also known as IS, ISIS, or Daesh in Arabic) has added a new conflict hotspot to an already overflowing list of global challenges.