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Forging Strategic Partnerships for a Tranquil Indo-pacific

Does the Indo Pacific region need its own version of NATO to secure its strategic geography from big power manoeuvring?

Benign Neighbour Bangladesh For Keeps?

Having had close encounters of the unfriendly kind with several countries in South Asia, New Delhi would be well advised to keep Dhaka close.

Engaging the Dragon, Appeasing Uncle Sam

Japan is walking a tightrope in its geo-strategic relationship with China and the U.S.

States Can Make It a Win-win for Everyone

Perspective of Mr T.K.A. Nair, Former Principal Secretary to Prime Minister of India

Brain Drain - From North to the South

Shutting the door on foreign students and immigrants in the west, may have a totally unexpected consequence –the return of talented prodigals to home shores!

Systems and Solutions to the Migrant Labour Crisis

Understanding the magnitude of the crisis and addressing it as a socio-economic issue from the perspective of the states, the migrants and the industry is the only way forward

Rebrand, Revitalise, Regenerate for a "New Congress"

The “grand old party” needs to deeply introspect and look beyond the “first family” for revival as a national party of political relevance

A Shot in the Arm for Eurozone

The EU Recovery Deal is a much-needed injection of economic support for member countries and hopefully a trigger for global recovery

Populism, Propaganda & Prejudice – Part 1

What happened to liberal, impartial and investigative journalism, in Hong Kong?

Entire Asia Hit, but China Has the Mother of All Floods

There is inundation in many countries of the continent this year, caused primarily by the disregard for the ecosystem.

Populism, Propaganda & Prejudice – Part 2

What happened to liberal, impartial and investigative journalism, in Hong Kong?

A 360-degree Approach to Healthy Living

The pandemic is another warning to mankind to adopt methods of sustainable development, without damaging the environment and ecology.

The Virtues of Early Warning Systems

Technology and data could be harnessed to give us a signal on an impending disease or pandemic.

For Post-covid Pharma, the Mantra is "Together We Can"

A global regulatory system, multiple supply chains, and collaborative research that embrace innovation will translate into affordable therapies

Pooling Research Resources for a Eureka Moment

Oxford University is crowdsourcing its efforts to come up with novel therapies at affordable prices in the shortest time possible

Disruptive Swell on the South China Seas

Washington's definitive refusal to accept Chinese claims could heighten tensions between the two as well as embolden smaller stakeholder countries.

Jio, the Lodestar of the Future

This Indian company, harnessing technology with strategic competition, decimated rivals in its backyard and is now poised to confront global giants

It's David Vs Goliath on the World's Solar Power Stage

Would India's 'One Sun One World One Grid' project be fructuous when China's BRI is already well ahead?

America’s Fickle Foreign Policy Play With India

Former diplomat Navtej Sarna on the unpredictability of Trump’s decisions on trade and immigration and how Indo-US relations can still grow closer

We Will Forge Ties With Countries Sharing Our Basic Values

We are looking at something much more nuanced and complicated, which is a longer-term alignment, says Richard Fontaine.