The Indian National Interest Review
Along with narratives, a framework for analysing acts of violence against women can help generate a discussion around how they can be prevented. Any discussion on “violence against women” in… Continue reading "Beyond the narratives"
As Xi seeks to challenge Mao and Deng as great reformers, his handling of the current economic crisis will define his legacy. The last few years has seen the rise… Continue reading "The legacy of Xi"
A large government balance sheet is vital for a financially stable capitalism. In a world of Lilliputian growth and with China threatening to implode, India’s 7 percent pace of economic… Continue reading "Fiscal push to propel India’s economy"
It is time we talked about the Equality of Opportunity as an enabler. In just about three months from now, the United Nations will launch an ambitious development agenda for the… Continue reading "Opportunity as an economic enabler"
For India and Sri Lanka, the presence of China and the fall of Rajapaksa mean that the relationships have to be recalibrated. Nowhere in South Asia has democracy been so… Continue reading "Sri Lanka, India and China: An Uncertain Triangle"
When it comes to India and Iran, it’s not just about energy anymore. Energy dominates any conversation on India’s interests in Iran. The effects of the nuclear sanctions, balancing the… Continue reading "India and Iran: It’s Not Just Energy, Stupid!"
It pays to be optimistic about U.S.-India relations, but also realistic. One year ago, the Devyani Khobragade affair plunged the U.S.-India relationship into deep crisis. Then, several months later, Indians… Continue reading "Cautious optimism for U.S.-India relations"
Enhancing its role in East and Southeast Asia could signal the beginning of India’s transformation into a significant actor across the entire Indo-Pacific region. 2014 proved to be a significant… Continue reading "Setting the field: Australia-India engagement in Southeast Asia"
India must put in all its reform effort into policies that will increase the international competitiveness of Indian firms and encourage both foreign and domestic investment. The new Indian government… Continue reading "An Indian agenda for trade and investment reform"
The government’s policies have unwittingly tilted the balance in favour of innovating for the world rather than creating conditions that encourage innovations for India’s own needs. With a large engineering… Continue reading "Make for India, not just in India"