Even though #German y - #China bilateral trade in 2023, at €250 billion, was reduced by 15.5 percent as compared from 2022, a report by the #German EconomicInstitute reveals that #German FDI in #China rose to a record €12 billion in 2023: Shairee Malhotra or-f.org/26418

#Cyber insurance aims to protect businesses from financial losses incurred due to #cyber threats and #data breaches. Beyond financial compensation, cyber insurance also encompasses risk management: Bhairabi Kashyap Deka or-f.org/26422

The top firms have rich #data resources which incentivises them to leverage and invest in AI with large databases reducing the computational cost of training models and increasing predictive accuracy as #data sets grow, notes Anulekha Nandi or-f.org/26432

Regardless of the lack of success accruing from #Iran ’s missile-cum-drone shower, #Tehran ’s purpose was strategic, conveying to the #Israelis they ought not to repeat attacks against high-value #Iran ian targets: Harsh V. Pant & Kartik Bommakanti or-f.org/26398

The latest edition of Fellows Seminar Series will discuss 'Gendered Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases in India’s Older Adults'- a n Occasional Paper authored by Mona & Shoba Suri

29 April | 3.00 PM | New Delhi

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#Iran ’s #nuclear facilities, such as Natanz and Fordow, the fulcrum of both its nuclear capacities and the international community's worries, are known to be producing enriched uranium almost nearing weapons-grade: Kabir Taneja or-f.org/26416

Bridging the Ingenuity Gap: Ideas for a Vibrant #G20 .

Privileged to edit this publication with the inimitable G20 #India Sherpa Amitabh Kant.

Collection of 28 chapters, chosen from over 320 special contributions during ORF's #T20 tenure in 2023

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Despite all the engagements, #NewDelhi is likely to tread carefully in furthering its relations with #Kampala given its strong ties with #China and recent altercation with the #US , notes Africanist Samir 🇮🇳 or-f.org/26417

Geographical Indications have been used internationally to boost economic outcomes. The #EU - #India FTA can open up the #European market for #India , but to use GIs effectively, much work needs to happen domestically, Omkar Sathe or-f.org/26431

Beneath the #Chinese delegation visit, #India 's improving relations with #Nepal have increased #China ’s unease. It has spurred #Chinese leaders to intensify their efforts to woo #Nepal 's political and military elite, notes Atul Kumar, PhD or-f.org/26470

While the private sector and philanthropic contributions play a vital role in health aid, not much attention is paid on these stakeholders in literature on health assistance Ovee Karwa, Rishab Jain, & Sahil Deo write or-f.org/26473

The idea of deterrence, both as a conventional and theoretical terminology when studying wars and conflict, seems a little out of place as far as how the #Israel – #Iran tensions have played out, argues Kabir Taneja or-f.org/26471

#Photogallery | A Decade of Defence Reforms under Modi Government

ORF recently hosted the latest iteration of the National Security Dialogues Series, a monthly feature of the Strategic Studies Programme.

The dialogue intends to debate & discuss the myriad aspects of…

#NewDelhi ’s advocacy for a rules-based international maritime order, especially its emphasis on #UNCLOS , reflects a stance against unilateral actions that threaten regional stability, write Harsh V. Pant & Pratnashree Basu or-f.org/26441

Infusion of major power competition & rivalry has exacerbated the complexities in outer space. #Space seemed somewhat immune to great power rivalry for a couple of decades, after the competition between the #US & the erstwhile #SovietUnion ended, Raji Pillai, PhD she/ her or-f.org/26443

To address the gender gap of voter turnout, the #ECI launched Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation, a programme which has resulted in increasing voter turnout and voter literacy across the country, highlights Sunaina Kumar or-f.org/26472

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#India 's #Northeast stands as a promising frontier for targeted development. A strategic approach is imperative to catalyse holistic progress while fostering seamless integration with the #BayofBengal economies: SOUMYA BHOWMICK or-f.org/26519

#India has long aspired to become a global manufacturing powerhouse, but stiff competition & structural challenges hindered it. The PLI scheme represents a bold step towards revitalising the manufacturing sector & positioning it globally: Tanya Aggarwal or-f.org/26633

Given the shortcomings of the faltering West-led international order, there arises a crucial demand for constructive revisionism spearheaded by #India . This article by Satyam Singh argues how #India is constructively changing the international order or-f.org/26634