Hosting the Climate COP in 2028: Prospects for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Hosting the Climate COP in 2028: Prospects for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

AVILASH ROUL | December 17, 2023

After hosting a successful G20 Summit, India is more than willing to host a climate summit meeting in 2028.

Securing Our World: Countering Chemical Terrorism in the Age of New Technologies

Securing Our World: Countering Chemical Terrorism in the Age of New Technologies

AJEY LELE | November 29, 2023

On November 27, 2023, the Twenty-Eighth Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CSP-28) opened in The Hague, Netherlands. This five-day meeting discusses various aspects associated with implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), which has been in effect since April 29 1997.

Market Hunting: Exploring Military-Technical Cooperation in NB-8 and India Relations

Market Hunting: Exploring Military-Technical Cooperation in NB-8 and India Relations

DEBA MOHANTY | November 19, 2023

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, is organizing the second edition of the CII India Nordic Baltic Business Conclave from 22-23 November 2023 in New Delhi.

Developed Countries are Dodging Responsibility on Global Fund for Climate Justice

Developed Countries are Dodging Responsibility on Global Fund for Climate Justice

AVILASH ROUL | November 17, 2023

Under the UN guidance, a transitional committee on loss and damage due to climate emergency has clinched an agreement of recommendations on operationalising a global fund for vulnerable countries and communities on November 4, 2023, in Abu Dhabi (UAE).

Inclusive Sustainability: Ensuring Climate Change Policies Address Persons with Disabilities

Inclusive Sustainability: Ensuring Climate Change Policies Address Persons with Disabilities

AVILASH ROUL | October 28, 2023

Among the most climate-vulnerable groups or weaker sections of society, persons with disabilities (PwDs) have been facing extreme challenges due to climate change and disasters than others.

Journey is the Reward: IAF in Transition toward Transformation

Journey is the Reward: IAF in Transition toward Transformation

DEBA MOHANTY | October 10, 2023

Indian Air Force (IAF) will celebrate its 91st anniversary on 8 October 2023. A proud day for all Indians, whether natural or naturalized or with roots in India yet settled abroad.

Digital Public Infrastructure and the G20: A Framework for Global Governance

Digital Public Infrastructure and the G20: A Framework for Global Governance

AJEY LELE | September 14, 2023

The recently concluded G20 summit under India’s presidency had many positives. One amongst them is the 'G20 Framework for Systems of Digital Public Infrastructure'.  The G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration backed the 'G20 Framework for Systems of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)', a voluntary and suggested framework for the development, deployment and governance of DPI.

Bharat or India? In Search for National Identity

Bharat or India? In Search for National Identity

AVILASH ROUL | September 11, 2023

Article 1 of the Constitution of India states that 'India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States', which is being used for the first time smartly as a political-cultural strategy by the highest authority of India.

In Conversation with Priti Patnaik (GHF) on the proposed Pandemic Treaty (WHO) and Global Health

In Conversation with Priti Patnaik (GHF) on the proposed Pandemic Treaty (WHO) and Global Health

ANIMESH ROUL | August 25, 2023

Animesh Roul, Executive Director, Society for the Study of Peace and Conflict, New Delhi, engaged in a conversation with Priti Patnaik, the Founding Editor of Geneva Health Files (GHF). The discussion centred around the proposed pandemic treaty and the principal challenges that lie ahead for this treaty.