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Midnight deal in Nepal |
The ministers in Baburam Bhattarai cabinet resigned en masse just before midnight on May 3 to pave the way for the formation of a new national consensus government.
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India can do much more in Afghanistan
17 May 2012 |
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The international community's increased enthusiasm about leaving Afghanistan could have an adverse impact on the human rights situation in the country, according to human rights researcher Ms Heather Barr.
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Big scope for EU countries to set up new tech power plants
15 May 2012 |
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During a roundtable with a delegation of EU Members of Parliament, the ORF Director pointed out the great chance the international community has today in setting up electricity generating plants in India with green technology.
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Second Asian Forum on Global Governance in October
15 May 2012 |
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After its successful maiden meeting last year, the Asian Forum on Global Governance will be organised again in New Delhi from October 14 - 24 this year. The nomination and application process is going on since March 15. The last date for submission of applications is June 1.
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Fear of Persia: Saudis call for a Gulf Arab Union
16 May 2012 |
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C. Raja Mohan
As Delhi focuses on managing Washington's pressure to reduce oil imports from Iran and avoid the imposition of unilateral U.S. economic sanctions on India, it could easily miss the unfolding power play in the Gulf between Tehran and Riyadh.
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After trade, can we use water to build peace with Pakistan?
16 May 2012 |
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Tridivesh Singh Maini
In the domain of water cooperation between India and Pakistan, maybe it is important to look at actors beyond the Ministry of Water Resources. Greater cooperation between the farming communities could be one more logical step towards building a substantial peace constituency in Pakistan.
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Recent political unrest and role of microblogs
14 May 2012 |
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Vol II, Issue 20
The Bo Xilai episode once again tested the Chinese government's ability to control or restrict the freedom of speech on microblogs. Heavy crackdown on the internet was initiated when discussion about the issue started on Chinese microblogs.
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| Africa Weekly Report |
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Parliamentary elections in Algeria
11 May 2012 |
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Vol II, Issue 19
Parliamentary elections took place on May 10 in Algeria. The total turnout at the polls was 42.9 per cent. The election is likely to give the biggest share of seats in parliament for the first time to moderate Islamists.
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| Pakistan Urdu Media Watch |
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Nawaz Sharif pulls out of protests under US pressure
5 May 2012 |
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Shahid Raheem
Vol III, Issue 22
Pakistan Muslim League (N) has postponed its scheduled grand protest rally on May 9, 2012 at Neela Gumbad in Lahore. PML-(N) spokesperson Khwaja Imran Nazir, while addressing media persons, said that the scheduled rallies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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Krishna, Yang discuss South China Sea issue
May 2012 |
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Vol I, Issue 5
The recent spat over the South China Sea came up for discussion at a meeting between the Indian and Chinese Foreign Ministers on 11 April in Moscow. Meeting for an hour on the sidelines of the Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral conference, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna and Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi.
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PLA General calls for "decisive actions" against Philippines
May 1, 2012 |
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Vol I, Issue 5
A Chinese Army General has stated that China should launch "decisive action" against the Philippines to reinforce Beijing's claim on the disputed Scarborough Shoal. PLA's Major General Luo Yuan said that China has not abandoned the idea of "war at all costs" to protect its interests.
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Is the US Going to be the Next Oil Super-Power?
20 April 2012 |
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Vol VIII, Issue 44
Economically too there could be significant changes within the United States. Cheaper energy costs - particularly for natural gas - would benefit a variety of domestic industries, like chemicals, pharmaceuticals and fertilizers.
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| Books |
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Democracy and Urban Governance in India
March 2011 |
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Rumi Aijaz
The book describes innovative urban policy measures and governance practices needed to address contemporary urban challenges in India. It is concluded that the essence of democracy at local government level is yet to be achieved. |
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The Storm in the Arab Spring
March 2011 |
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Saeed Naqvi
Tunisia, Eygpt, Syria...events may seem to be following a pattern but the changing dynamics in West Asia point to far more complex political and strategic games being played: The US role, Saudi phobia, Israeli and Iranian intrigues. Oil. And, to top it all, the Shia-Sunni face-off. Is Turkey being lured in as a possible Joker in the pack?
Welcome to another Great Game. |
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| Annual Report |
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Annual Report 2011
November 2011 |
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ORF is an endeavour to aid and influence formulation of policies for building a strong and prosperous India. The expectations of the global community from India are immense as the country is poised to play a leading role in the knowledge age. The Foundation believes that in the next 25 years India will be one of the world’s great economic powers and contribute to a significant transformation in the quality of life of humanity. |
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| Energy/Water |
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| Why can't the Govt itself involve in coal imports? |
| 7 May 2012 |
| Ashish Gupta |
| With India expected to depend on coal for 60,000 MW in the 12th Plan period, Indian companies should try to take advantage of coal imports. For this, they should form a consortium for grabbing the deal rather than approaching the targets individually. |
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| Solar: A national mission, but in States' hands! |
| 7 May 2012 |
| Sonali Mittra |
| Despite solar energy development being a National Mission, electricity continues to be a concurrent subject under the Indian constitution, with States dominating pricing policy and distribution. This has led to some States like Gujarat and Tamil Nadu taking the mission seriously while majority States lag far behind in their approaches. |
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| International |
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The BRICS view on Iran: India's motivations
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| 20 April 2012 |
| Vivan Sharan |
| The problem with imposing sanctions on a country which has the world's third largest proven reserves of oil and second largest conventional natural gas. |
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| National |
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| Why India cannot afford to give up Siachen |
| 16 April 2012 |
| Vikram Sood |
| The strategic advantage accruing to India in Siachen should not be given up for apparent short-term political gains. Giving up Siachen as a gesture of friendship. |
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| At last, a just allocation to Indian Navy |
20 April 2012
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| Jennifer McArdle |
| India's Navy has for too long been neglected when money has been allocated. The latest defence budget suggests that may be starting to change, |
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| India's Agni test and China |
20 April 2012
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| Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan |
| Capabilities that China builds to deal with the US can easily be turned against India. However, India does not have to assume that such conflict of interest with China is inevitable. |
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