Synopsis: India can opt two-track approach to managing Afghanistan relations under new circumstances. Introduction After India’s second official-level contact with the Taliban, the Taliban revealed that India has offered to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. What is the economic situation of Afghanistan? The Taliban economy is already on the brink of collapse. Its foreign reserves were… Continue reading Aiding Afghanistan: On both humanitarian and strategic grounds, India must provide succour to ordinary Afghans
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US-China missile rivalry opens up new opportunities for India
Synopsis: The power projection done by china has its own message and also a ground for others to fall into arms race. The scenario further presents an opportunity for India. Introduction In the past several years, China has tested its hypersonic missiles, publishing papers reporting their advances in such a sensitive field. The US govt… Continue reading US-China missile rivalry opens up new opportunities for India
Is there a good way for a political party to achieve internal democracy
Synopsis: Democratic functioning may be an ideological imperative, operational choice, or legitimising tactic, but it is not an end in itself for a political party. Introduction Political parties play a key role in any democratic setup. Interestingly, the distribution of power within the political party plays a very important role in the functioning of the… Continue reading Is there a good way for a political party to achieve internal democracy
Beyond percentages: A test for promises on women’s representation
Synopsis: There is a need to give women candidates the required power which they deserve in legislature. Introduction Recently, Congress announced to allot 40% of seats for women in the coming UP elections. This initiates the debate of women giving the required representation in Parliament. What is the status of women in politics? Legislature: There is… Continue reading Beyond percentages: A test for promises on women’s representation
The process is the punishment
Synopsis: The right to Liberty is a fundamental right as enshrined in our constitution. But given the number of people denied bail, this needs closer scrutiny. Introduction Recently in the Aryan Khan case, the courts denied the bail again. Earlier only the poor were victims of denials of bail. Now it looks like jail and… Continue reading The process is the punishment
Engaging the Taliban
Synopsis: India and regional powers should ensure that the Afghan rulers respect their people’s rights. Introduction Recently India participated in a meeting with Afghanistan along with 10 other nations in Moscow. The signing of a joint statement indicates a new shift in India’s policy towards Islamist groups. Why engagement with the Taliban is vital for India?… Continue reading Engaging the Taliban
Towards zero hunger
Synopsis: Food programmes must focus on nutrition Introduction The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2021 places India at a lowly 101st position among 116 countries, below many of its smaller neighbors like Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal. The Global Food Security Index (FSI) 2021 puts it in a marginally better position. It ranks India 71st among 113… Continue reading Towards zero hunger
Why India needs an international development cooperation agency
Synopsis: Development assistance provided to other countries is an important component of India’s soft power. But there is an urgent need to restructure and institutionalize it. Introduction India, right from its inception, has assisted many small and developing nations on their path towards development. This has earned India tremendous goodwill. Providing monetary assistance as part… Continue reading Why India needs an international development cooperation agency
Geo-Economics Of Two Quads
Synopsis: Both Quads offer tremendous opportunities to India. But India has to be cautious and maintain its relations with non Quad countries in the region. Introduction Recently, the US, India, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) decided to launch a new Quadrilateral Economic Forum to have shared interests in West Asia. India is already a… Continue reading Geo-Economics Of Two Quads
What is PLI for?
Synopsis: The Production-Linked Incentive scheme must drive learning to compete, not manufacture. Introduction The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has arose fresh interest in investing in domestic manufacturing. The scheme goes together with tariffs, on the finished product and often on the components involved. For example, Mobile phones have over the last three years been subject… Continue reading What is PLI for?
