.Mmhonlumo Kikon perfectly blends oral histories with #geopolitical context to detail the #Naga tribes' role in thwarting the Japanese offensive in India's #northeast during #WorldWar2, writes Sifra Lentin in her book review of #HisMajestysHeadhunters. gatewayhouse.in/her-majestys-h…

The #GlobalSouth is a geopolitical fact rather than a geographical demarcation that accommodates the concerns of lower & middle-income nations. Charuta Ghadyalpatil explains the term's origins & continued appeal among countries seeking an equitable world order. gatewayhouse.in/what-exactly-i…

In his #IndependenceDay address PM Narendra Modi encouraged foreign students to study in #India. Our 2023 paper studies how providing #workvisas for foreign students will enable campuses to internationalise, making 🇮🇳 a global #education & #academic hub. gatewayhouse.in/internationali…

During his recent visit to #Poland, PM Narendra Modi highlighted #India's role in hosting Polish refugees during #WorldWar2. Sifra Lentin writes how #Mumbai was at the centre of the rescue & rehabilitation of Polish children, women, & elderly in #India. gatewayhouse.in/bombays-polish…

The 🇮🇳-🇦🇺 bilateral is one of the most promising new partnerships within #India’s circle of trusted countries, writes anil wadhwa He highlights how the 🇮🇳-🇦🇺 #FTA, signed in 2022, offers a blueprint to other countries seeking similar agreements with #India. gatewayhouse.in/quiet-giant-st…

AI-generated content & deepfakes from #China are stirring social disputes & damaging political stability in #Taiwan. Lasse Karner studies how #Taipei's strategy engages civil society, #NGOs & fact-checkers to counter Chinese #disinformation tactics. gatewayhouse.in/learning-from-…

USISPF cordially invites you to the inaugural edition of the Indo-Pacific Security Dialogues. A series of webinars on geostrategic conversations focused on the Indo-Pacific and highlighting a 🇺🇸🇮🇳 geopolitical theme. Our first monthly discussion in this series will be taking

.#Russia is making its presence felt in the #IndoPacific through high-level visits to #India, #Vietnam & #Laos. Gurjit Singh points out that to step out of #China's shadow, #Russia needs to step up #trade and #economic cooperation in the region. gatewayhouse.in/russia-reengag…

The 3rd #GlobalSouthSummit focused on climate concerns, digitalisation, new technologies & #UN reform. Rajiv Bhatia in Deccan Herald, analyzes #India's role, as the host, in building ideational unanimity on #developmental issues within the #GlobalSouth. gatewayhouse.in/voicing-again-…

.#SriLanka needs an economic trajectory that shifts it from debt distress to lasting & sustainable growth. This volume of essays edited by #GaneshanWignaraja & Dirk Willem te Velde for ODI, offers possible solutions for unlocking transformative growth in 🇱🇰.gatewayhouse.in/sri-lanka-from…

.#Pakistan’s GDP in 2024 is the same as it was in 2017 - despite a positive debt-to-GDP ratio. Amit Bhandari points out how reduced #imports and a distorted exchange rate have created an illusion of growth and good economic management in the country. gatewayhouse.in/pakistans-infl…

The first 🇺🇸 presidential debate between #KamalaHarris & #DonaldTrump will take place today. #FrankSchell studies how deep ideological differences over domestic economic policy, #federal control & #US' international role are at stake in the ongoing race. gatewayhouse.in/americas-choic…

The 9th Africa-China summit reflected #China's expanding strategic and economic footprint in #Africa. Rajiv Bhatia writes in The Hindu, that #India must adopt a similarly proactive approach and back its diplomatic initiatives with sustained #political will.

.#SriLanka is scheduled to go to polls on Sept 21, with #economic & #constitutional reforms and reduction in #corruption on the ballot. Kamal Shanmugam studies the agendas of major candidates & their standing on key issues of #economic recovery and growth. gatewayhouse.in/pivotal-presid…

🇱🇰 votes for a new president today in its first elections since the #economic crisis of 2022. SUKH DEO MUNI analyzes major issues on the ballot & key candidates in the race. He also highlights takeaways for #SriLanka's general elections due later this year. gatewayhouse.in/sri-lanka-goes…