ORF hosts “The Neighbourhood Scope,” on April 25 to discuss political developments in #Pakistan after the general election with a stellar cast of panellists: Husain Haqqani, Marvi Sirmed, sushant sareen, Indrani Bagchi. The session is to be moderated by Amb. Bisaria Ajay Bisaria

In my latest longform for ORF I assess direction of #us support to #Ukraine - esp in the light of the #HouseofRepresentatives passing the aid bill. The road to aid is getting narrower for #Kyiv … orfonline.org/research/mappi…

Addressing conflicts in #Myanmar becomes imperative to ensure the successful completion of the road component, which is essential for fully operationalising the entire #Kaladan project, argues Sreeparna or-f.org/26764

In a recent significant move, the #Indian government has given the go-ahead for #India Ports Global Ltd. proposal to take complete control of the Sittwe Port on the Kaladan River in #Myanmar’s Rakhine province, highlights Sreeparna tinyurl.com/4fdznuxs

.ORF is hosting a panel discussion titled "Leaving No One Behind: A People-Centric Development Model of the Padma Bridge Megaproject" May 3 | 3.30 PM IST Featuring: Md Rafid Abrar Miah, Sohini Bose, Niranjan Sahoo Register: or-f.org/26966

Join us at ORF Kolkata on Thu, 30 May for a deep dive into the changes defining India's employment landscape. RSVP to [email protected] by 25 May! Arya Roy Bardhan Debosmita Sarkar SOUMYA BHOWMICK Nilanjan Ghosh, PhD Megha Dutta orfonline.org/event/india-em…

A questionable tactic employed by the #Myanmar military is the recruitment of #Rohingya individuals, who despite not having citizenship are forced to adhere to the new conscription law which exclusively pertains to the citizens: Sreeparna or-f.org/27560

缅甸内战愈演愈烈，军政府与少数民族武装组织的冲突升级，进一步加剧了罗兴亚难民危机。观察人士认为，目前最有能力解决这场人道危机的国家是中国，但北京可能出于经济利益考虑而不愿意过度干预，仅会持续与缅甸交战各方接触，以维持其影响力。报道内容：shorturl.at/CqxTm

The utilisation of #Rohingya individuals in #Myanmar represents a tragic illustration of the ongoing systemic oppression. Various actors, including the military #Junta & ethnic armed groups, exploit their vulnerable status for their agendas: Sreeparna or-f.org/27560

As the conflict in #Myanmar escalates, an increasing use of commercial weaponised drones by non-state actors have been observed. This spread of drone warfare carries heavy domestic & international strategic implications: Sreeparna or-f.org/29204

In this month’s edition of ORF ‘Diplomat Diaries’, we host #Philippines ambassador to India H.E. Ambassador Josel Ignacio.

.ORF Kolkata is hosting a panel discussion on 'Port of Call? India and the Sittwe Port' with Nilanjan Ghosh, PhD, Sreeparna, antaraghosalsingh, Debashis Chakraborty, Samrat Rahi, Ophelia Yumlembam & Amara Thiha 12 July|3:30 PM| Kolkata In-person event Register: or-f.org/29836

এই অঞ্চলে অন্তর্ভুক্তি ও স্থিতিশীলতার প্রচারের জন্য সিএনএফ/এ-র সঙ্গে আলোচনা চালানো গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। বিশেষজ্ঞ- Sreeparna #Myanmar #connectivity #SittwePort #KMTTP #NorthEastIndia or-f.org/29269

On 25th July, ORF hosted a delegation of journalists from #Nepal. Our closed-door discussion touched upon #India-Nepal special relationship, improving bilateral perceptions, and prospects of future cooperation and collaboration.

Despite a decline in #opium cultivation since 2015, #Myanmar was the second-largest opium producer until 2022, playing a significant role in the Golden Triangle , a central drug trafficking hub, highlights Sreeparna or-f.org/30156

The issue of illegal #narcotics trafficking, a severe crime affecting national health, well-being, & #security, was a key focus of discussion between #India & #Myanmar on the sidelines of the #BIMSTEC 2nd Foreign Ministers retreat: Sreeparna or-f.org/30156

The majority of synthetic drug and opium production in Myanmar is concentrated in the Shan State‘s ’special regions’ under the control of rebel groups which collaborate with organised criminal networks: Sreeparna or-f.org/30156

Over 200 junta personnel and their families, including medics and injured soldiers, reportedly surrendered during the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army’s attack on the military hospital in Lashio, northern Shan State, on Friday. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

.ORF is hosting the latest edition of National Security Dialogue series! Join us for a discussion on 'Expanding Contours of India’s Maritime Security' with Admiral Sunil Lanba (Retd.), Pratnashree Basu, Manu Pubby & Abhijit Singh 20 August | 4:00 PM IST Register 👉

In a recent turn of events, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest member of the illustrious Shinawatra family, was elected the 31st PM of #Thailand by the House of Representatives on 16 August, off-seating Srettha Thavisin: Sreeparna or-f.org/30688