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The T20 Summit held in Beijing last week provided an opportunity for scholars, think tank representatives, and government officials to engage in meaningful discussion of global economic governance in preparation for the G20 summit in September. The summit's organisers and participants are now taking greater steps to produce more tangible and relevant policy options for the consideration of states worldwide, in the context of fostering global good.
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A lesser publicised aspect of the American Presidential Race is the adoption of the Party Platform during the Convention. During the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention, the two parties put down and adopted their platforms. Ambassador Neelam Deo analyses the foreign policy aspects of the platforms and their implications.
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Globalization appears to be giving way to a wave of nationalist protectionism. At this juncture, it is vital to focus on alternative visions of globalization anchored in concern for the environment, human rights, and economic democracy. The World Social Forum in Montreal from 9-14 August will gather more than 5000 people from across the world and serve as a window to the diverse endeavours in favour of a pro-local globalization based on trans-national solidarity.
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A new phase of globalisation has begun, driven by the rise of digital flows. This phase brings about new questions for the WTO and other global economic and trade governance. A multilateral approach must balance protectionist sentiments along with a desires for digital openness.
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The fall in oil prices means it is now cheaper for ONGC to acquire discovered oil fields than to explore on its own. To profit from the changed dynamic, India needs to go big on a ‘buy’ strategy.
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A piece by Rajrishi Singhal, Senior Economics Fellow, Gateway House, on GST was republished by Zee Business and DNA India.
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With both the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Conventions having ended, the U.S. Presidential Race begins. Ambassador Neelam Deo, Director at Gateway House, recaps some of her personal highlights from the conventions and some of the challenges which may lie ahead.
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Ambassador Neelam Deo, Director, Gateway House, was quoted in an article on the recent attacks in Dhaka, Bangladesh, published by Bloomberg and republished.
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Amit Bhandari, Fellow, Energy and Environment Studies, Gateway House, was quoted by Sunday Guardian Live in an article on the NGT's recent ban on diesel vehicles.
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On 13-14 June 2016, the first Gateway of India Dialogue was held in Mumbai, India. The conference's theme, 'Where Geopolitics Meets Business', was appropriate for an event that brought the insights of India's energised foreign policy to a city that serves as the country's financial and business centre.