2023: A whirlwind for China’s infrastructure and energy diplomacy
Upgrading partnerships with resource-rich nations like Turkmenistan, DRC, and Zambia strengthens China's grip on energy supplies and critical minerals
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/2023-a-whirlwind-for-china-s-infrastructure-and-energy-diplomacy
Upgrading partnerships with resource-rich nations like Turkmenistan, DRC, and Zambia strengthens China's grip on energy supplies and critical minerals
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/2023-a-whirlwind-for-china-s-infrastructure-and-energy-diplomacy
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2023: A whirlwind for China’s infrastructure and energy diplomacy
Newly-elected Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu broke tradition held by past presidents of the island republic and chose to embark on a five-day state visit to China instead of India,
Maritime menace: Resurgence of Somali piracy
The weakened hold of Mogadishu over the federation is fuelling the emergence of Somali piracy
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/maritime-menace-resurgence-of-somali-piracy
The weakened hold of Mogadishu over the federation is fuelling the emergence of Somali piracy
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/maritime-menace-resurgence-of-somali-piracy
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Maritime Menace: Resurgence of Somali piracy
Since November 2023, about 25 cases of attacks on ships linked to piracy have taken place. This has brought attention again to piracy off the Somalia coast in the Gulf of Aden.
Aquatic inferno: UUVs and covert action for the future
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/aquatic-inferno-uuvs-and-covert-action-for-the-future
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/aquatic-inferno-uuvs-and-covert-action-for-the-future
The battle of narratives and the Russian response to the Crocus attacks
In Moscow’s calculus, the Crocus attacks require a thorough investigation to ascertain the actors involved in the attacks, apart from the Islamic State
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/the-battle-of-narratives-and-the-russian-response-to-the-crocus-attacks
In Moscow’s calculus, the Crocus attacks require a thorough investigation to ascertain the actors involved in the attacks, apart from the Islamic State
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/the-battle-of-narratives-and-the-russian-response-to-the-crocus-attacks
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The battle of narratives and the Russian response to the Crocus attacks
22 March will stand as a sombre day in Russian history, marred by the terrorist onslaught in Crocus City Hall, which claimed the lives of 143 people.
South Africa elections 2024: Political pluralism or fractured democracy?
With an increasing number of political parties, the potential of coalition politics is an imminent reality in South Africa as it heads to the polls
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/south-africa-elections-2024-political-pluralism-or-fractured-democracy
With an increasing number of political parties, the potential of coalition politics is an imminent reality in South Africa as it heads to the polls
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/south-africa-elections-2024-political-pluralism-or-fractured-democracy
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South Africa elections 2024: Political pluralism or fractured democracy?
South Africa will have its next national and provincial elections on 29 May. Various surveys suggest that for the first time since the end of the Apartheid government, the African National Congress (ANC) may fall short of a single majority.
Exploring opportunities for Arctic collaboration with Norway
India's growing interest in the Arctic arises from a combination of scientific, geopolitical, and environmental factors
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/exploring-opportunities-for-arctic-collaboration-with-norway
India's growing interest in the Arctic arises from a combination of scientific, geopolitical, and environmental factors
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/exploring-opportunities-for-arctic-collaboration-with-norway
Iran, Israel, and West Asia are on the brink again
The recent missile attacks by Iran on Israel present a bleak outlook for security in the Middle East in the coming days
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/iran-israel-and-west-asia-are-on-the-brink-again
The recent missile attacks by Iran on Israel present a bleak outlook for security in the Middle East in the coming days
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/iran-israel-and-west-asia-are-on-the-brink-again
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Iran, Israel, and West Asia are on the brink again
Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel in response to the Israeli attack on its consulate in Damascus, Syria.
Can we make the CBAM work for India?
For India, the CBAM entails more than just export reductions to the EU. It also prompts concerns about equity, efficiency, and alignment with certain WTO agreements
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/can-we-make-the-cbam-work-for-india
For India, the CBAM entails more than just export reductions to the EU. It also prompts concerns about equity, efficiency, and alignment with certain WTO agreements
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/can-we-make-the-cbam-work-for-india
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Can we make the CBAM work for India?
The paired themes of economic security and economic decarbonisation took centre stage among policymakers around the globe.
Aligned but Autonomous: India-US Relations in the Modi Era
"It has been a long and winding road indeed, not only for India and the US, but for Modi himself. For a leader who was shunned by the US for years, the June 2023 speech was momentous in the crafting of a more robust trajectory for India-US bilateral ties. " write Harsh V Pant and Vivek Lall
https://www.orfonline.org/research/aligned-but-autonomous-india-us-relations-in-the-modi-era
"It has been a long and winding road indeed, not only for India and the US, but for Modi himself. For a leader who was shunned by the US for years, the June 2023 speech was momentous in the crafting of a more robust trajectory for India-US bilateral ties. " write Harsh V Pant and Vivek Lall
https://www.orfonline.org/research/aligned-but-autonomous-india-us-relations-in-the-modi-era
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Aligned but Autonomous: India-US Relations in the Modi Era
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor: Towards a New Discourse in Global Connectivity
This report presents an initial stocktaking of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) announced in 2023 following a meeting in New Delhi between the leaders of India, the US, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Italy, France, Germany, and the European Commission.
https://www.orfonline.org/research/india-middle-east-europe-economic-corridor-towards-a-new-discourse-in-global-connectivity
This report presents an initial stocktaking of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) announced in 2023 following a meeting in New Delhi between the leaders of India, the US, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Italy, France, Germany, and the European Commission.
https://www.orfonline.org/research/india-middle-east-europe-economic-corridor-towards-a-new-discourse-in-global-connectivity
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India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor: Towards a New Discourse in Global Connectivity
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was announced in September 2023 following a meeting in New Delhi
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Aligned but Autonomous: India-US Relations in the Modi Era
"It has been a long and winding road indeed, not only for India and the US, but for Modi himself. For a leader who was shunned by the US for years, the June 2023 speech was momentous in the crafting of a more robust trajectory for India-US bilateral ties. " write Harsh V Pant and Vivek Lall
https://www.orfonline.org/research/aligned-but-autonomous-india-us-relations-in-the-modi-era
"It has been a long and winding road indeed, not only for India and the US, but for Modi himself. For a leader who was shunned by the US for years, the June 2023 speech was momentous in the crafting of a more robust trajectory for India-US bilateral ties. " write Harsh V Pant and Vivek Lall
https://www.orfonline.org/research/aligned-but-autonomous-india-us-relations-in-the-modi-era
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Aligned but Autonomous: India-US Relations in the Modi Era
Allies in focus: The US-Japan-Philippines Summit
The recent trilateral summit between Japan, the Philippines and the US reflects the shared interests to improve collective response and self-defence in the region
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/allies-in-focus-the-us-japan-philippines-summit
The recent trilateral summit between Japan, the Philippines and the US reflects the shared interests to improve collective response and self-defence in the region
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/allies-in-focus-the-us-japan-philippines-summit
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Allies in focus: The US-Japan-Philippines Summit
The first Japan, the Philippines, and the United States (JAPHUS) trilateral summit on 12 December illustrated the urgency among the three countries to collectively play larger
US-Japan Summit: Future-proofing the Indo-Pacific
For Japan, which is facing growing Chinese belligerence, combining capacities with the US with a new strategic intent may just be what it needs
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/us-japan-summit-future-proofing-the-indo-pacific
For Japan, which is facing growing Chinese belligerence, combining capacities with the US with a new strategic intent may just be what it needs
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/us-japan-summit-future-proofing-the-indo-pacific
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US-Japan Summit: Future-proofing the Indo-Pacific
The recent US-Japan summit, held against the backdrop of escalating regional tensions and shifting international dynamics.
India-Maldives relations: Restoring a sense of normalcy?
Although Muizzu is signalling a return to normalcy in the Maldives-India equation, his larger goal of reducing his country’s reliance on India still stands
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/india-maldives-relations-restoring-a-sense-of-normalcy
Although Muizzu is signalling a return to normalcy in the Maldives-India equation, his larger goal of reducing his country’s reliance on India still stands
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/india-maldives-relations-restoring-a-sense-of-normalcy
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India-Maldives relations: Restoring a sense of normalcy?
India-Maldives relations have been navigating choppy waters since the new government of President Muizzu took office.
Tackling India’s unemployment problem: Services, skills, and symmetry
The Indian service sector necessitates the implementation of specific policies to guarantee the adoption of technology and upskilling to secure growth
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/tackling-india-s-unemployment-problem-services-skills-and-symmetry
The Indian service sector necessitates the implementation of specific policies to guarantee the adoption of technology and upskilling to secure growth
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/tackling-india-s-unemployment-problem-services-skills-and-symmetry
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Tackling India’s unemployment problem: Services, skills, and symmetry
The latest estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) of India reveal that services reserve the greatest share of domestic output.