Policy UpdateKhushboo DandonaPoverty is not a state where an individual lacks the money or material possessions to fulfill their basic needs; it is a complex social condition shaped by structural inequalities, socio-economic policies, and systemic exclusion. It is associated...
Tanuj Samaddar The issue of failed or volatile states emerging as breeding grounds of terrorism has become a focal point of international security discussions. The capacity of these organisations to exploit ungoverned spaces & use the political power vacuum and...
Shivam AdhikariWhen Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, erupted into war in April 2023, the world watched with grim déjà vu. Another peace deal crumbled, and another country plunged into civil conflict. But the story of Sudan’s war isn’t just one of...
Pratishtha SinghIntroductionThe landscape of global diplomacy is no longer confined to hard power and strategic alliances alone. As the world grapples with climate change, economic inequality, and health crises, sustainability has emerged as a defining principle of modern international...
Policy Update Tanushree Bora India’s journey towards inclusive development has consistently recognized the vital role women play in the social, economic, and cultural fabric of the nation. As part of this broader commitment, the Government of India launched Mission...
Policy UpdateVaralika RaizadaIntroductionThe trading industry and supply chain around the world is experiencing disruptions due to geopolitical conflicts and geoeconomic fragmentation. This has resulted in complicating the cross border transactions and trade procedures. To deal with these global changes,...
Srikanth Kondapalli As a ceasefire was announced between India and Pakistan on May 10, pertinent questions are being raised about why China did not take the initiative to bring both nations to the table.In the few days of the kinetic standoff, questions...
Harsh V Pant In the midst of a full blown India-Pakistan challenge, it is easy to forget US Vice President J D Vance’s visit to India earlier this week. It was largely a private visit but its public manifestations...
Policy Update Sreeja MukherjeeThe Government of India established the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) on August 15, 1995, as a fully funded, centrally sponsored scheme to develop a national policy for social assistance for those living in poverty. To...
Srikanth KondapalliIndia’s military strikes as part of Operation Sindoor on nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) – in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 – have also placed China and its responses to...
