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Orban’s New Pan-European Far Right Alliance: An Assessment

Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s announcement of the formation of a new far right alliance at the European Parliament with two more European partners points to an effort to carve out a larger role coinciding with Hungary’s presidency of the Council of the EU.

Swasti Rao |
July 05, 2024 |
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From Iron Dome to Cyber Dome: Defending Israel’s Cyberspace

With cyberattacks on the rise in the wake of the Israel–Hamas conflict, Israel’s ‘cyber-dome’ initiative aims to fortify its digital defences.

Rohit Kumar Sharma |
July 03, 2024 |
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Taliban’s Approach to Natural Disasters

Recurring flash floods across northern and eastern Afghanistan highlight the vulnerabilities faced by the population compounded by the impact of climate change and internal state failure.

Puspa Kumari |
July 03, 2024 |
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Europe Responds to Agrarian Crisis

EU countries have imposed restrictive measures on agricultural trade given domestic and regional triggers such as the farmers’ protests and the Russia–Ukraine war.

Anandita Bhada |
June 26, 2024 |
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US Presidential Elections and the ‘Natural-Born Citizen’ Requirement

The ‘natural-born citizen’ clause is an anomaly in a nation that prides itself as a nation of immigrants.

Cherian Samuel |
May 31, 2024 |
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Sogvare Out, Manele In: Making Sense of the Solomon Islands Elections

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele may continue his predecessor’s policy of close cooperation with the PRC while toning down the anti-West rhetoric.

Aditi Dhaundiyal |
May 31, 2024 |
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Vietnam’s Political Environment and the Anti-Graft Campaign

The ongoing clamp down on corruption in Vietnam is expected to have some negative economic impact in the short term.

Temjenmeren Ao |
May 29, 2024 |
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China’s Pivot to ASEAN for BRI Reboot

Geo-political, geo-economic as well as ecological factors will increasingly impact the implementation of new BRI projects in ASEAN region.

Anshika Singh |
May 24, 2024 |
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Indo-US Defence Industrial Cooperation: Reaching for the Next Level or a Bridge Too Far?

Successful implementation of the Reciprocal Defense Procurement Agreement (RDPA) will require a deep understanding of the nuances and requirements of both the US and Indian defence procurement systems.

Cherian Samuel |
May 17, 2024 |
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Deterrence, Escalation Management and the Iran–Israel Conflict

Iran and Israel have shown preference for a carefully controlled escalation while avoiding a conflict spiral.

Deepika Saraswat |
May 10, 2024 |
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