July 14, 2023

India-US Critical Technology Cooperation: The Hurdles and Way Forward

PM Narendra Modi’s state visit to the US in June 2023 has added further momentum to the critical technology cooperation between India and the US as the significant defence contracts, particularly the agreement for the production of jet engines in […]
July 10, 2023

EP 51 | Shaping Regional Security and Cooperation: An Analysis of the 2023 SCO Summit | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

  India hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2023 virtually on the 4th of July, 2023, which brought together leaders from member countries such as China, Pakistan, Russia, and more. The primary focus of the meeting was to discuss […]
July 5, 2023

Iran – Saudi Reconciliation: Implications for India

The relationship between Saudi Arabia and Iran has never been more prudent. The well-known rivalry between both countries dates back to the pre-revolutionary era of Iran. Iran, a Shia state, and Saudi Arabia, a Sunni-Wahhabi state, have competing claims to […]
July 4, 2023

EP 50 | India-US Relations: Reflecting on Modi’s State Visit and Beyond | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a four-day official trip to the United States on 23 June 2023. Apart from receiving an elaborate welcome ceremony and attending a state dinner, Modi was also granted the opportunity to deliver […]
June 30, 2023

EP 49 | From Textbooks to Tech: The Evolution of Classroom Learning | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

  In today’s fast-paced world of technological progress, Education Technology (EdTech) has gained widespread acceptance and holds immense potential for revolutionising both learning and teaching experiences. To explore how the school education system and teacher training programs can effectively utilise […]
June 30, 2023

Exploring Solutions for the Slow Implementation of Street Vending Laws in Kerala

In India, street vendors play an indispensable role in our daily lives, providing us with essential goods and food items. We appreciate their affordability and accessibility, as they bring convenience and a touch of local flavour to our cities. However, […]
June 23, 2023

Fostering Bilateral Ties: India’s Soft Power Diplomacy Shines During PM Modi’s US Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his state visit to the United States from June 21 to 24, 2023, responding to an invitation extended by President Joe Biden. This state visit is distinguished by its ceremonial and symbolic significance and […]
June 22, 2023

Evaluate Shakti scheme on its outcome, not intention

A clear objective needs to be set, and the scheme must be monitored to study whether it is achieving its intended impact. The Shakti scheme, implemented by the Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government, has garnered attention due to its provision of free […]
June 21, 2023

Manipur Imbroglio

Manipur, the strategically located state in the Northeast that has been considered the gateway to Southeast Asia with India’s renewed engagement with ASEAN through its Act East Policy, has been in the midst of chaos and confusion since May 3rd, […]
June 16, 2023

EP 48 | Erdogan’s Third Decade and its Global Implications | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

  President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been re-elected and sworn in as the president of Turkey for the third time with a vote share of 52.14% against 47.86 % by Mr Kemal Kilicdaroglu. This extends President Erdogan’s 20-year regime up […]
June 15, 2023

Climateflation and our future – The story of India’s food security and economic worry

Climateflation simply means inflation caused by global warming which impacts the climate and weather, both the words that are synonymous with agriculture. These three words and its impact, is crucial when discussing the survival of the planet and humans in […]
June 14, 2023

India and the South Pacific in climate cooperation

The official visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Papua New Guinea (PNG) in May 2023 assumes noteworthy importance due to the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit, being convened after a seven-year hiatus. The primary impetus behind this […]
June 13, 2023

Promoting Ayurveda As A Pathway to Holistic Well-being

June 8, 2023

Bangladesh and India’s Perspectives on Indo Pacific Converge

There is clear evidence that the Indo-Pacific is resonating among smaller countries, too. They are deliberating how this new formulation fits into their national interests given that it is widely seen through the prism of QUAD or the Quadrilateral Security […]
June 8, 2023

India Emerges as an Exporter of Blue Economy

The Trade and Environment Review 2023 “Building a Sustainable and Resilient Ocean Economy beyond 2030” published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) notes that the year 2022 was a “super year” for the oceans and was […]