Policy UpdateAditya ChavanBackgroundMicro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) occupy a central place in India’s economy, contributing substantially to GDP, exports, employment generation, and balanced regional development. Yet their heavy reliance on working capital finance, combined with limited financial reserves,...
Policy UpdateMadhuritha DBackgroundIndia and Vietnam share warm and long-standing bilateral relations that were formally established in 1972. Over the decades, this partnership has grown from cultural and historical linkages to a robust strategic alliance. In 2007, India established its...
Policy UpdateMadhuritha DBackgroundIndia and Slovakia formally established bilateral relations in the year 1993, along with the independence of the Slovak Republic in the same year. The visit of the Indian Prime Minister on 15 June 2026 to Slovakia marked...
Policy UpdateHarshini SBackgroundThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) remains one of the world’s most successful regional organizations, fostering political dialogue, economic integration, and socio-cultural cooperation among its ten member states. Since the adoption of the ASEAN Community Vision...
Policy UpdateHarshini SBackgroundEnergy security has emerged as a strategic priority for BRICS countries amid rising global energy demand, geopolitical uncertainties, and the accelerating transition towards cleaner and sustainable energy systems. Representing a significant share of the world’s population, energy...
Policy UpdateHarshini SBackgroundAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has become an integral component of modern justice systems by providing accessible, efficient, and cost-effective mechanisms for resolving disputes outside conventional court proceedings. Mediation, arbitration, conciliation, and negotiation have gained prominence globally as...
Policy UpdateHarshini SBackgroundThe Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), comprising Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, has emerged as a prominent minilateral platform for promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. Initially conceived in 2007 and revived in 2017,...
Policy UpdateHarshini SBackgroundThe 16th India–Japan Annual Summit, held in New Delhi on 2 July 2026, represents a significant milestone in the evolution of the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended by...
Policy UpdateKavin Adithya C.B.BackgroundThe Great Green Wall (GGW) is among the best environmental success stories in Africa.It was initiated by the African Union (AU) in 2007 as a response to the environmental challenges affecting the continent. It was designed...
Polciy UpdateNeha KumariIntroductionLanguages do more than just help people communicate. They also carry memory, identity, and a sense of belonging. Kiswahili shows this clearly. The saying, “Lugha ni uti wa mgongo wa utamaduni, mshikamano na maendeleo“, which means “language...
