In 400 words: Raghuram Rajan
A short analysis by Gateway House on what you can expect from Raghuram Rajan, the new Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India.
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Bucking Beijing: An Alternative U.S. China Policy
Until now, the U.S.-China policy has been driven by a blend of engagement and balancing. The Obama administration’s concentration on ‘engagement’ has done nothing to halt Beijing’s military build-up. The next administration should work towards bolstering the ‘balancing’ half of Washington’s strategic equation.
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NAM Summit: An opportunity for dialogue
Originally formed to oppose polarities among nations following the Cold War, the Non-Aligned Movement is as relevant today as it was till two decades ago. How can it play a role in reducing the violence, and in tempering regional and global rivalries in West Asia and North Africa?
Syria: What next?
With the Free Syrian Army being supplied aid by the West and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, the endgame for the Syrian regime has begun. Does Assad's exit guarantee the replacement of autocracy with democracy? What implications will it have on regional politics?
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Why we need the Volcker Rule
Front running is a form of insider trading, where investment banks use customers' trading information to trade for themselves, ahead of their clients. This practise results in huge losses to the investors, and abates trust in financial markets. How can the Volcker Rule contain this practice on a global scale?
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The Outsider Debates
Bloomberg TV India, in association with Sobo Films, has launched a debate show titled The Outsider, which will be hosted by veteran journalist Tim Sebastian. The panellists will examine the socio-economic issues that impede India’s growth. Gateway House is the official knowledge partner for this series.
The implications of China’s leadership transition
This October, China’s 18th Party Congress will usher in a new leadership in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the People's Liberation Army, amidst increased turmoil in its neighbourhood. What consequences will this have on Indo-China relations, and on the policies of the Party?
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The Outsider Debates
Bloomberg TV India, in association with Sobo Films, has launched a debate show titled The Outsider, which will be hosted by veteran journalist Tim Sebastian. The panellists will examine the socio-economic issues that impede India’s growth. Gateway House is the Read more
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The complex relationship between Islamism and democracy
New Statesman republished Gateway House's Daniel Jacobius Morgan's article on the relationship between Islamism and democracy. He argues that Moderate Islamism should be seen as a means of institutionalising religious conservatism.
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India-Peru: New Pacific Pivot
Americas Quarterly republished Gateway House's Hari Seshasayee's article on India-Peru relations. He argues that new commercial exchanges between the two can enhance the bilateral, but strategic elements must be incorporated if both countries are to benefit from each others' geopolitical alliances.