Arun KumarGDP numbers released in the Press Note dated February 28, 2025 (henceforth referred to as ‘the document’) present four sets of data. They pertain to: (a) Quarterly Estimates of GDP for Q3 (October-December) of 2024-25; (b) Advance Estimates of Annual...
Policy UpdateYash KumarBackgroundSAGAR, stands for Strategic and Growth for all in the region, was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 12, 2015, during his address to the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) The initiative emerged from India’s...
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...
