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Join us for a discussion on 'Bhutan: A Quest for Peace and Prosperity'
Featuring: Chencho Dema, Passang Dorji, Medha Bisht, Sushant Sareen, Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy
21 March 2024 | 3.30 PM IST
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Join us for a discussion on 'Bhutan: A Quest for Peace and Prosperity'
Featuring: Chencho Dema, Passang Dorji, Medha Bisht, Sushant Sareen, Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy
21 March 2024 | 3.30 PM IST
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mrx4jnz5
Three years of India-Pakistan border ceasefire: Stable and unsteady
New Delhi is aware that Pakistan’s military establishment will continue its proxy war, nonetheless, it favours a ceasefire for as long as possible without compromising its security
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/three-years-of-india-pakistan-border-ceasefire-stable-and-unsteady
New Delhi is aware that Pakistan’s military establishment will continue its proxy war, nonetheless, it favours a ceasefire for as long as possible without compromising its security
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/three-years-of-india-pakistan-border-ceasefire-stable-and-unsteady
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Three years of India-Pakistan border ceasefire: Stable and unsteady
The third anniversary of the ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan was marked on 25 February.
Uzbekistan backs Beijing while exploring alternatives
Uzbekistan has embarked on an economic reform drive to unlock Uzbekistan's socio-economic potential through partnerships with China and others
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/uzbekistan-backs-beijing-while-exploring-alternatives
Uzbekistan has embarked on an economic reform drive to unlock Uzbekistan's socio-economic potential through partnerships with China and others
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/uzbekistan-backs-beijing-while-exploring-alternatives
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Uzbekistan backs Beijing while exploring alternatives
President of China Xi Jinping and his Uzbek counterpart, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, met at Tiananmen Square's Great Hall of People in Beijing. Both leaders decided to develop an “all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era”
Flex, flux and the foreigner: AI and election interference
The democratic world must defend against the designs of adversarial regimes intent on manipulating electoral outcomes by exploiting generative AI's vast capabilities
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/flex-flux-and-the-foreigner-ai-and-election-interference
The democratic world must defend against the designs of adversarial regimes intent on manipulating electoral outcomes by exploiting generative AI's vast capabilities
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/flex-flux-and-the-foreigner-ai-and-election-interference
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Flex, flux and the foreigner: AI and election interference
With nearly half of the world in election mode in 2024, including India, the European Union (EU) and the United States (US), the far-reaching impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI
The consumers’ economy of India: What do the recent macro numbers tell us?
The Indian economy is at a defining moment where the future might show a reversal from the trend of the consumption-driven growth phenomenon
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/the-consumers-economy-of-india-what-do-the-recent-macro-numbers-tell-us
The Indian economy is at a defining moment where the future might show a reversal from the trend of the consumption-driven growth phenomenon
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/the-consumers-economy-of-india-what-do-the-recent-macro-numbers-tell-us
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The consumers’ economy of India: What do the recent macro numbers tell us?
The National Statistical Office (NSO) of India released three significant estimates by the end of February 2024 – a) the second advance estimates of the current fiscal year.
Elections in Russia: What’s new this time?
The Ukraine conflict, generational shifts, and electionic machines are new entities to Russian elections
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/elections-in-russia-what-s-new-this-time
The Ukraine conflict, generational shifts, and electionic machines are new entities to Russian elections
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/elections-in-russia-what-s-new-this-time
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Elections in Russia: What’s new this time?
The incumbent president Vladimir Putin gains 87.32 percent, according to the data from the Russian Center Election Commission.
China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement: Analysing domestic economic parameters
With a large decline in import duty collection and imposition of high levels of debt due to the China-Maldives FTA, Maldives will find itself in a precarious position in the long run.
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/china-maldives-free-trade-agreement-analysing-domestic-economic-parameters
With a large decline in import duty collection and imposition of high levels of debt due to the China-Maldives FTA, Maldives will find itself in a precarious position in the long run.
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/china-maldives-free-trade-agreement-analysing-domestic-economic-parameters
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China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement: Analysing domestic economic parameters
The Maldives Parliament approved the China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA), making it the second country in South Asia, after Pakistan, to enter into such an agreement with China.
Politics of Russia’s elections
Despite Putin’s overwhelming victory in the recent Russian presidential elections, a growing shift in the social attitudes of the citizenry was witnessed during this elections
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/politics-of-russia-s-elections
Despite Putin’s overwhelming victory in the recent Russian presidential elections, a growing shift in the social attitudes of the citizenry was witnessed during this elections
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/politics-of-russia-s-elections
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Politics of Russia’s elections
Elections are taking centre stage worldwide, and this March, the spotlight shines on the world's largest landmass, Russia.
Crossing currents: India-China contention and the Teesta conundrum in Bangladesh
The Teesta issue poses unique challenges to both India and Bangladesh. The growing involvement of China adds a geopolitical dimension to this problem
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/crossing-currents-india-china-contention-and-the-teesta-conundrum-in-bangladesh
The Teesta issue poses unique challenges to both India and Bangladesh. The growing involvement of China adds a geopolitical dimension to this problem
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/crossing-currents-india-china-contention-and-the-teesta-conundrum-in-bangladesh
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Crossing currents: India-China contention and the Teesta conundrum in Bangladesh
Less than a month after the 12th Bangladesh parliamentary election, the Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh.
AI and data: A tale of necessity and constraint
A comprehensive and conscientious approach to ensure the ethical and considerate mainstream integration of AI technologies is imperative
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/ai-and-data-a-tale-of-necessity-and-constraint
A comprehensive and conscientious approach to ensure the ethical and considerate mainstream integration of AI technologies is imperative
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/ai-and-data-a-tale-of-necessity-and-constraint
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AI and data: A tale of necessity and constraint
Putin’s Victory a Challenge for Friends and Foes Alike
Putin can now underline to the rest of the world how Russians are solidly behind his policies regardless how they seem to outsiders.
https://www.orfonline.org/research/putin-s-victory-a-challenge-for-friends-and-foes-alike
Putin can now underline to the rest of the world how Russians are solidly behind his policies regardless how they seem to outsiders.
https://www.orfonline.org/research/putin-s-victory-a-challenge-for-friends-and-foes-alike
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Putin’s Victory a Challenge for Friends and Foes Alike
He has won another landslide victory in what can be called ‘democratic elections with Russian characteristics’, gaining his fifth term in office as prez.
Hybrid Pakistan
India will be in no hurry to do business with its new management. Onus of rapprochement lies with Pakistan.
https://www.orfonline.org/research/hybrid-pakistan
India will be in no hurry to do business with its new management. Onus of rapprochement lies with Pakistan.
https://www.orfonline.org/research/hybrid-pakistan
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Hybrid Pakistan
In the aftermath of the brazenly rigged elections of February 8, Pakistan has unveiled a new parliament, government and cabinet of ministers, in a spectacle carefully choreographed by its military establishment.