Gateway Features
A new U.S.-Middle East diplomatic landscape
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The rise of countries in the Middle East can be attributed, in part, to the strategic value of hydrocarbon production and, more lately, ventures in unconventional areas, from diplomacy to innovation, investments and connectivity projects. Examples include Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the NEOM project, initiatives in connectivity such as the new Istanbul International Airport and the global reach of flagship airlines like Fly Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, which have secured international presence and prestige. Financial and business read more
IPEF’s clean economy opportunities
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On September 21, 2024, India signed three more agreements under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) – Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Agreement Relating to a Clean Economy Agreement (Clean Economy Agreement), Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for for Prosperity Agreement Relating to a Fair Economy (Fair Economy Agreement) and the Agreement on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity. This followed barely a year after the signing of the IPEF Supply Chain Agreement (Supply Chain Agreement) in November 2023, which came into force read more
Stepping on FDI pedal in Maharashtra
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In the 2024 Legislative Assembly elections, Maharashtra witnessed a landslide victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance, securing 236 seats in the 288-member assembly. Maharashtra is India’s premier state, hosting the country’s financial capital in Mumbai and attracting the highest foreign direct investments (FDI) in the country. A decisive win means this exalted status can see acceleration. In its election manifesto, the BJP, which emerged as the largest party, has set an ambitious goal of transforming Maharashtra read more
Applying a multi-sector analysis to financing forced displacement response
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As the number of forcibly displaced people has soared, international actors have moved to emphasise the importance of climate impacts on large-scale population displacement. This is reflected within the financing mechanisms being made available for humanitarian crisis response, such as the CERF (Central Emergency Response Fund) Climate Action Account and the recently launched UN Fund for responding to Loss and Damage. However, a narrow focus on climate shocks does not take into account the complexity of factors which contribute to forced displacement. read more
Research
Divergent global reactions to major crises such as those sparked by the war in Ukraine and NATO’s Afghanistan withdrawal have widened the chasm between Western countries and emerging middle powers. This survey, conducted among nearly 1,000 experts from India, Brazil, South Africa and Germany, examines key foreign policy priorities in these countries, and reveals that despite differences, dialogue is possible.
Foreign Affairs
China’s expansionist nuclear programme aims to bolster its capabilities, so much so, that Beijing's predictions boast 2500 new warheads by 2030, thus rivalling the American and Russian arsenals. As the dragon quadruples its nuclear propensity, heralding the world to something greatly unstable – a tripolar nuclear system; nuclear peace seems a quite convoluted goal.
Book Reviews
A timely book on the Naga contribution to Allied victory in the Second World War is a necessary documentation. Northeast India was the eastern flank of the British empire where the battles of Kohima and Imphal stopped Japan’s invasion into India. While western historical narratives are being reiterated during the war’s 80th anniversary, the role and sacrifice of the Nagas is a neglected but important counterpoint.
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