Navigating India's strategic seas: The evolving role of the Navy

The changing geopolitical realities of the 21st century have warranted the Navy’s rising profile in India’s strategic landscape.



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/navigating-india-s-strategic-seas-the-evolving-role-of-the-navy

Scaling circular economy

Implementing a circular economy can reduce discarded products, but policymakers must expand the contractual model's scope for maximum benefit.



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/scaling-circular-economy

Africa’s delicate diplomacy in the South China Sea dispute

The ongoing skirmishes in the South China Sea between China and regional states represent another severe threat to the world economy, directly affecting Africa.



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/africa-s-delicate-diplomacy-in-the-south-china-sea-dispute

Renewables: Can they renew Indian power utilities?

Renewable energy played a significant role in India's power sector in 2022-23, but economic and market challenges hinder its full potential



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/renewables-can-they-renew-indian-power-utilities

Navigating comprehensive sexuality education in India: Cultural sensitivities and implementation challenges

To sustain Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in India, an inclusive approach prioritising community involvement, strong policy support, and technological innovation is essential



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/navigating-comprehensive-sexuality-education-in-india-cultural-sensitivities-and-implementation-challenges

The myth of moderation and media freedom in Afghanistan

The motivations behind the media crackdown in Afghanistan are clear—to control the narrative, silence dissent, and restrict the Afghan people's access to information



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/the-myth-of-moderation-and-media-freedom-in-afghanistan

Quad countries are home to a combined 1.9 billion people—or 24% of the world’s population—and represent 35% of the world’s GDP and 18% of global trade.

Read Observer Research Foundation and East West Centre's joint report titled “Two Decades of the Quad: Diplomacy and Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific”

Authored by Samir Saran, Harsh V. Pant, Vivek Mishra, Lilah Connell, Amy Namur, Robin McCoy, Aryan D’Rozario, and Satu Limaye

Read here: or-f.org/28645

#QUAD #indopacific #diplomacy #trade

Improving urban freight transport

Given the national economic significance of freight efficiency in cities and the prospects of greater urbanisation, the government should provide financial support to cities.


https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/improving-urban-freight-transport

Private bus operators: Drivers of India’s E-bus adoption

Electrification of private buses is imperative for effective sector-wide decarbonisation.



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/private-bus-operators-drivers-of-india-s-e-bus-adoption

Sweeping changes in Nepal-China relations

The current political climate has led to unprecedented cooperation between Nepal and China, bringing them closer than ever. This partnership is likely to strengthen further.



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/sweeping-changes-in-nepal-china-relations

International cooperation for assistive technology in conflict zones

International cooperation is critical for developing an overarching policy to ensure equitable access to assistive technology, especially in fragile and conflict-affected situations.



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/international-cooperation-for-assistive-technology-in-conflict-zones

Peak emissions in India and China: Promises, progress and prognosis

Ambitious decarbonisation goals challenge the economic growth trajectory of developing countries like India and China.



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/peak-emissions-in-india-and-china-promises-progress-and-prognosis

Improving urban freight transport

Given the national economic significance of freight efficiency in cities and the prospects of greater urbanisation, the government should provide financial support to cities.



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/improving-urban-freight-transport

China’s massive attack against India: A looming possibility

India might be deceiving itself by believing China will limit itself to "grey-zone operations" along the Sino-Indian border, avoiding all-out war. This assumption, while comforting, could be dangerous.



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/china-s-massive-attack-against-india-a-looming-possibility

Sovereign Credit Ratings: A critique

To address the challenges posed by existing credit rating agencies and their biases against the Global South, particularly India, several operational changes need to be implemented.



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/sovereign-credit-ratings-a-critique