KAMALA HARRIS: THE POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES FOR INDIA

On her nomination as Joe Biden’s vice presidential candidate, the study examines implications for India; Kamala Harris’ views on issues concerning India; the fact that she may not see India in any special light, but could still bring stability and predictability to relations; the unpredictability in US external orientation etc
 

INDIA - CHINA: SERIOUS DEBATE ON COUNTERING CHINA

In the absence of any breakthrough on the border skirmish, the study presents issues arising from an acrimonious debate that include Geo-balancing happening to China’s advantage; India on the defensive in South Asia with China the elephant in the room; a Congress blueprint to counter China; need to find an equilibrium with China; a strong India only way to counter China etc
 

AYODHYA, RAM TEMPLE AND SECULARISM

The ground breaking ceremony in Ayodhya with the prime minister of India presiding, is an important moment in the political evolution of the Republic.  The ritual, for some analysts, marks the enthronement of the idea of India as a Hindu Nation.

INTERNATIONAL REACTION ON FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF ALTERED STATUS OF KASHMIR

On the first anniversary of the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and divesting it  of statehood,  the study examines reactions from the US Congress, Pakistan and China. It also examines Turkey’s dubious role in sync with Pakistan. Also the lessons learnt in dealing  with China’s approach in the UNSC (UN Security Council) to Kashmir.

INDIA - PAKISTAN: CARTOGRAPHIC ABSURDITY

Pakistan observed August 5 as ‘Day of Exploitation’, even as it again failed to persuade the UN Security Council (UNSC) to come out with a resolution on Kashmir despite having China on its side. The UNSC defeat did not prevent Pakistan to release a territorially misleading map that included Gilgit-Baltistan and the former princely states of Junagadh (Gujarat) as its territory.

HOW ECONOMISTS SEE THE ROAD TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY

The slowdown in the economy may have begun to bottom out. Provisional figures show that while overall production at the infrastructure industries in June shrank 15%, the pace of contraction slowed for a second consecutive month. The study presents views of economists including Dr Manmohan Desai (former Prime Minister), Ashok V Desai etc on how to revive the economy. 

JAMMU AND KASHMIR: ONE YEAR AFTER 5 AUGUST; AN UNEASY PEACE

Last year, in August, parliament stripped Jammu and Kashmir’s autonomy and special status. It was divested of statehood and downgraded into two Union Territories - Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir.  One year later, the government argues that the reduction of violence and terror incidents is a sign that the people have come to accept what happened on August 5 last year.

RAM TEMPLE AT AYODHYA: THE RIGHTS AND THE WRONGS

PM Modi has delivered on the BJP’s core ideological project - both in form and content. He has underlined what electoral power can achieve and, in the process, reinforced his political credibility like no other leader in the BJP. The study presents strong ‘supportive’ and ‘non supportive' views on the momentous event that could set-off more demands to rectify other historical wrongs.

NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY: EXPERT ASSESSMENT

In the third major revamp of the framework of education since independence, the new National  Education Policy (NEP) provides a comprehensive framework to reform primary and higher education sectors to take India to the next level. The study discusses key takeaways of the NEP including expert analyses. 

RAFALE A GAME CHANGER !

With 5 Rafale aircraft reaching India on July 29, France has now handed over 10 jets to India. Calling it a game changer, former Air Chief Marshal B. S Dhanoa says that Rafale with its top of the line electronic warfare suite, Meteor beyond visual range missile and SCALP air to ground weapon with its terrain following capability, outguns any threat that the Chinese Air Force produces.

WINTER WILL ALTER THE INDIA-CHINA POWER EQUATION

In the border clashes many Indian and Chinese soldiers fatally succumbed to hypoxia (low oxygen levels because of the altitude) and hypothermia (excessive cold). Starting September, adverse weather conditions could put the Chinese at a disadvantage.

‘COALITION OF DEMOCRACIES’: INDIA’S PREDICAMENT

In the unmistakable cold war between US and China, analysts seeds of a coalition of democracies. This is of consequence to India. The study examines if the US policy will endure if Trump looses elections.