role of narratives in diplomacy

From truth to tension: The role of narratives in modern diplomacy

As nations grapple with domestic and international challenges, the art of building narratives increasingly shapes global perceptions, often at the expense of truth. Read more »
India-Australia defence partnership.

India-Australia defence nexus hinges on trust, technology transfer

Shared challenges and untapped potential will unlock a stronger India-Australia defence partnership. #defence Read more »
gig economy

India’s gig economy demands a homegrown policy agenda

While the world debates flexible work, India's gig economy is a lifeline for millions, demanding policies tailored to their realities. Read more »
most of climate finance go into mitigation efforts

Climate finance: A closer look reveals gaping holes

A record-breaking year for climate finance exposes glaring inequalities that need actionable solutions, write Pradeep S Mehta and Sanobar Imam. Read more »
forest management in India

Forest management policies must ensure equitable involvement of women

India's top-down approach to forest management will fail for want of involvement of women in decision-making process. #forestact #forestrights #tribes Read more »
Putin at BRICS summit

India’s strategic role in BRICS — bridging East and West

#BRICS can emerge as an alternative power center, challenging the existing world order and offering a platform for collaboration and rebalancing, write @Psm_cuts and Ambassador Amit Dasgupta. Read more »
Budget 2023,

Budget must promote competition, policy convergence

The Union Budget 2022-23 must adopt a national competition policy to address the distorted playing field that disincentivises potential market entrants, prevents innovation, and locks capital and labour. Read more »
An agenda for India’s G20 presidency

India’s G20 presidency: Thrust is on reformed multilateralism

India’s G20 presidency is an opportunity to revisit the policy mechanisms deployed to make them more effective and relevant. Read more »
g20

G20, regional blocks reinvent multilateralism

As it prepares to assume G20 leadership, India can learn from its Asian peers a lesson or two on leveraging soft power to promote national interest. Read more »
Start-ups, VC firms

Climate change: De-risking India’s banks, NBFCs

IBA should undertake classification of areas and businesses based on their climate change risk profile to help India’s banks, NBFCs future-proof their business. Read more »