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India’s G20 Presidency: Giving Voice to the Global South
June 24, 2023

India’s G20 Presidency: Giving Voice to the Global South

By Akanksha Singh
India has made clear that it wants to use its G-20 presidency to give voice to concerns of the Global South.
Modi Tests Bipartisan Support in Washington for India-US Ties
June 23, 2023

Modi Tests Bipartisan Support in Washington for India-US Ties

By Mohamed Zeeshan
The end of shared values and a shift to a more transactional relationship have several implications for both countries.

Ex-Sri Lanka President Ordered Police Records Destroyed to Stall Mass Grave Probes, Report Alleges
June 23, 2023

Ex-Sri Lanka President Ordered Police Records Destroyed to Stall Mass Grave Probes, Report Alleges

By Krishan Francis
The report said Rajapaksa, then a powerful defense official, ordered the destruction of all police records older than five years after mass graves were discovered in the Matale district of central Sri Lanka in 2013.

Pakistan: Escaping the Sovereign Debt Trap
June 22, 2023

Pakistan: Escaping the Sovereign Debt Trap

By Samir Tata
The key to escape Pakistan’s sovereign debt trap is hiding in plain sight – deleveraging.

India-US Space Cooperation Takes Off
June 22, 2023

India-US Space Cooperation Takes Off

By Anuttama Banerji
Space and outer space are the theaters that will propel India’s rise and give a new dimension to the India-U.S. bilateral partnership.
Modi’s State Visit to the US is Shadowed by Human Rights Concerns
June 22, 2023

Modi’s State Visit to the US is Shadowed by Human Rights Concerns

By Aamer Madhani
US officials say that President Biden will raise his concerns but will avoid lecturing the Indian PM on democracy during their formal talks.

Devotion of Fans Lets South Asian Cricketers Get Away With Crimes
June 22, 2023

Devotion of Fans Lets South Asian Cricketers Get Away With Crimes

By Rathindra Kuruwita
Cricketers enjoy prestige and popularity. Their connections to the political and business elite enable them to get away easily even with sexual assault.
Will Modi’s US Visit Provide a Cooling Solution to a Warming Planet?
June 22, 2023

Will Modi’s US Visit Provide a Cooling Solution to a Warming Planet?

By Zerin Osho and Kiran Ghosh
Climate change needs to be a key part of the agenda. Eliminating HFCs – the topic of a previous breakthrough – is a good place to start.

Study: Himalayan Glaciers Could Lose 80% of Their Volume if Global Warming Isn’t Controlled
June 21, 2023

Study: Himalayan Glaciers Could Lose 80% of Their Volume if Global Warming Isn’t Controlled

By Sibi Arasu
Himalayan glaciers disappeared 65 percent faster since 2010 than in the previous decade. Reduced snow cover due to global warming will result in reduced fresh water for people living downstream. 

Pakistan’s Long History of Throttling Press Freedom
June 21, 2023

Pakistan’s Long History of Throttling Press Freedom

By Asfandiyar
The power game between the military and political parties in the country has always taken a toll on the media space – to the country’s detriment.

Bringing the India-US Partnership to Third Countries
June 21, 2023

Bringing the India-US Partnership to Third Countries

By Radhey Tambi
New Delhi and Washington can supercharge their partnership by coordinating efforts in third countries, especially island nations like Maldives.
INSTC: Pipeline Dream or a Counterweight to Western Sanctions and China’s BRI? 
June 21, 2023

INSTC: Pipeline Dream or a Counterweight to Western Sanctions and China’s BRI? 

By Nima Khorrami
There is revived talk about the International North South Transport Corridor, but can the project overcome divergences between India, Iran, and Russia?

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