When a major cyberattack occurs, global decision-makers and the media rightly focus on the target institutions, the dollar amount, and the policy side – but the very real experiences and impacts at the individual level are often ignored or misunderstood.Earlier this year, Digital Peace Now launched a campaign called #StillVulnerable - a collection …

Tune into our latest episode of The Ideas Factory podcast with Naghma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF, and Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF, as they analyse the year that was with Russia-Ukraine war; Xi Jinping in China; US-China contestation; Indian foreign policy choices; and Delhi’s G20 moment. Click …

When a major cyberattack occurs, global decision-makers and the media rightly focus on the target institutions, the dollar amount, and the policy side – but the very real experiences and impacts at the individual level are often ignored or misunderstood.Earlier this year, Digital Peace Now launched a campaign called #StillVulnerable - a collection …

Tune into our latest episode of The Ideas Factory podcast with Naghma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF, and Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF, as they analyse the protests in China; contestation in the Indian Ocean; Indo-US military exercises; Russia-US jostling; India’s counter terror outreach; and India’…

Does the EU have the tools and the political resolve to deal with China's economic coercion? Will Lithuania serve as a litmus test for the future of EU-China relations?Gabrielius Landsbergis, Minister of Foreign Affairs, LithuaniaModerator: Garima Mohan, Senior Fellow, The German Marshall Fund of the United States, GermanyThe Raisina Dialogue is a …

Maharashtra has joined hands with EV100 to boost corporate adoption of electric vehicles and accelerate the uptake of EV Policy. How much will it contribute to mitigating the air pollution crisis? Why is regional cooperation important to address the issue of air pollution? How can stronger regional collaboration be fostered and leveraged to collect…

Tune into our latest episode of The Ideas Factory podcast with Naghma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF, and Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF, as they analyse Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan's attack on the Pakistan Army; Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak; the US midterm elections; and L…

The intensifying impact of climate change and extreme weather events is exposing the fragility of our vital infrastructure. The devastating impact of every cyclone, flood or drought makes it that much harder to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.What can be done to address this crisis? What frameworks would bring climate change adaptation and r…

The most efficient mechanism to accelerate the transition to low-carbon growth is a carbon price. But how will different approaches to taxing or pricing carbon intersect with each other? How can we ensure that the developing world’s poverty is not the developed world’s mitigation strategy?Speakers: Waseqa Ayesha Khan, Chairman, Parliamentary Standi…

Past industrial revolutions were powered by the uncontrolled use of fossil fuels; the Fourth Industrial Revolution must find additional sources of energy. Yet, 2021 provided stark reminders of how many countries still depend on a secure supply of fossil fuels. The energy transition is not straightforward: It could amplify socio-political fissures a…

How is the Quantum landscape evolving in India? How will Quantum Technologies affect communication and encryption? In what ways will quantum impact other emerging tech like IoT and AI? Specific to India: Quantum opens a new pathway for India to rejuvenate manufacturing. In what way does India’s quantum mission support manufacturing in the country?V…

Tune into our latest episode of the Ideas Factory podcast with Naghma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF, and Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF, as they analyse Jaishankar’s interventions at the UNGA; the LAC Conundrum; India, China and the AUKUS; and a dangerous escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.Cli…

Given the concentration of economic, cultural, and political power accrued by Big Tech, is trust-busting action now inevitable? How should platforms aim to increase the trust deficit between themselves, the customers they serve, and the jurisdictions they operate in? Should global platforms uphold Western notions of free speech where they operate, …

The geopolitical developments and the pandemic in the last two and a half years have made us acutely aware of the frailties of global public goods, supply chains, and institutions. The weaponisation of financial systems and prominent symbols of globalisation has rung alarm bells around the world.How can global financial flows and mechanisms be ring…

Tune into our latest episode of the Ideas Factory podcast with Naghma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF, and Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF, as they analyse Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message to the Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO; Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in India; Dr. S. …

Technology, once presumed to deepen and reinforce democracy, also poses risks to free societies along multiple axes. Large tech companies have gained influence in sectors from financial services to healthcare, while regulators struggle to keep up. Authoritarian states have discovered the use of technology as a method of control. And technology itse…

As the plains of Ukraine turned into a battlefield, few players had more at stake than China. Its “no limits” partner faced stringent Western sanctions and its strategic competitors had found a new resolve. China is faced with a choice between its stated respect for sovereignty and its burgeoning friendship with Moscow. What lessons will China and …

Participating in Vostok-22 military games on one hand and hosting a crucial Quad official meeting on the other, India continues to maintain its balancing act in international politics. How will juggling this diplomatic dilemma that has risen after the Ukraine crisis fare in the long run? Although India has restricted its involvement in certain aspe…

In conversation with our experts at ORF Berlin, this episode of Raisina@Berlin talks about how health infrastructure has been threatened after the pandemic in even the most powerful countries, followed by Russia’s war against Ukraine, the international community is in a state of peril. As the war wages on, the global network of partnerships will be…

Intensifying floods, wildfires and other climate catastrophes around the world have exposed gaps in foreign policy in addressing climate change. With developing economies being disproportionately affected by weather disasters, have climate summits like COP26 made enough progress to accelerate green transformation in these economies?Climate finance …

Afghanistan has seen a year under the Taliban, and yet this regime is still struggling to find its legitimacy and engagement with the world. What remains the ground reality for ordinary Afghans? How can regional powers engage with Afghanistan to restore peace and address the impending ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region? China’s sudden presen…

Continuing the discussion on partnerships in cyberspace at Raisina@DC, our experts further deep dive into mitigating risks through engagements with the private sector. How can operational collaboration in data security help governments protect critical infrastructure?Which effective models of multilateral governance can states adopt to tackle the i…

In conversation with our experts at ORF America, the first part of this Raisina@DC episode talks about cyber safety and the impact of geopolitical conflicts in the cyber world. Cyberspace transcends geographical boundaries, compelling nations to develop collective defense mechanisms. How can international partners collaborate to maintain safe and s…

US House of Representative Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit to Taiwan has left China furious and stunned many countries into silence. This visit continues to polarize global politics amidst the escalating war between Russia and Ukraine. Is peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific under threat after China’s aggressive response against Taiwan? What…

The second part of this Raisina Podcast on India-Africa trade relations continues with the preceding discourse on food security and mechanization of production. People-centric approach holds the key to leapfrog towards sustainable economic growth, claim experts.“If you combine India and Africa and look at the population that we contribute, under-de…

Africa has had a distinguished history in global trade right from discovering commercial trading routes in ancient times to establishing landmark trade agreements like AfCFTA. Sharing similar demographics and substantial history with Asia, it is interesting to analyze how the changing economic tides will impact bilateral commerce between these two …

Continuing the conversation on development strategies in the Indo-Pacific, how can the international community leverage the growing young population in the global south? Digital connectivity and cybersecurity partnerships have played a disruptive role in accelerating sustainable development in countries like India. Will this continuing trend streng…

Sri Lanka's economic crisis crosses over 100 days as President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigns and flees amid mass public protests. The trust deficit between the political class and the Sri Lankan populace continues to exacerbate the current socioeconomic breakdown, raising fear among all neighboring countries. The assassination of Japan’s Prime Ministe…

Developing sustainable cities is the only way ahead to battle key challenges in the Indo-Pacific. With widespread unemployment, economic turmoil, climate crisis and myriad of other socio-economic disruptions plaguing the region, could regional partnerships hold the key to rebuild innovative public financing models? Is the Indo-Pacific in the market…

Having addressed the criticism of past failings and yet acknowledging the indispensability of the institution, how can the UN in the foreseeable future maintain peace in the world order?“For 70 years The United Nations knew how to safeguard peace but not to broker peace. That's a big big difference and there is a misinterpretation. Not of the role …

Modi at the G7; In a critical moment for the G7 given the current geopolitical challenges, when the world is intensely polarised, German chancellor Olaf Scholz’s invitation to PM Modi at this year’s summit in Germany demonstrated India’s recognition of being a leading provider of global solutions and a decisive player in global conversations. Howev…

This year the UN celebrated its 77th Anniversary amidst an unprecedented COVID 19 pandemic, the Afghanistan political crisis and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. In the first part of this two-part Raisina Dialogue episode, we analyse the significance and influence of institutions like the United Nations in a multipolar world which is facing multilat…

Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, women have made important gains in representation, especially in senior leadership. Women have been at the forefront of solutions for managing societal crisis.The question we aim to address in this episode is- how we can rethink of women leadership in ways to craft a just, more prosperous and fairer society.Wom…

Every year policymakers come together to discuss the future of this planet and make resolutions to reach their target for net-zero emissions but it’s much harder for developing nations to achieve their pledge without the commitment of climate finance from developed economies. How do you define climate finance and the significance of its adaptation …

The Modi government’s 8 years of foreign policy have exhibited a more robust, ambitious and effective engagement as compared to its neighbouring countries. How does this government’s foreign policy project India on the global stage at a time when the world is grappling with the Ukraine crisis and a pandemic? Is India already seen as a significant a…

The last 3 decades of globalisation have witnessed 3 big shocks- Covid, Afghanistan and recently Ukraine that have changed the balance in the current geopolitical scenario, with the West having “sharp friction” between Russia and China. India will play a crucial as well as decisive role in shaping the new world order setting its realm of “operation…

Making Tesla cars in China and selling in India is not good for us: Nitin Gadkari to Elon MuskAs the world grapples with the energy transition from fossil fuel to green energy India has chalked out a definite roadmap for this shift aligning with its commitments to COP 26. But with the impact of the current geopolitical constraints and challenges on…

India is committed to helping Sri Lanka during its worst times of economic and political distress. India is playing a crucial role in assisting the island state from destabilising and reviving its economy.The new leadership in Pakistan has a very tough challenge ahead. We see a rising anti-China sentiment in Balochistan, which has been at the heart…

India has had remarkable economic transformational growth over the years. India has been shaping its own destiny and has evolved as a significant global actor. This panel seeks to discuss the dynamic evolution of India and its role in various issues, from responding to climate change and humanitarian crises to global peace and security, to technolo…

How can the EU–India partnership help define the New World Order? Do EU initiatives like Global Gateway represent a strategy of complementary competition or a new way forward for infrastructure delivery? Can India and the EU forge a third way on technology in an era of intense confrontation? What’s next for Europe after Ukraine: Are we in a new col…

In this episode of “The Ideas Factory”, Naghma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF, and Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF, analyse -Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Europe; with the centre of power strategically shifting to the Indo-Pacific; India and the European Union are trying to work out a new arr…

Today's discussion brought forward concerns of tech divide, its repercussions on the international supply chains and a resultant East-West rift that may aggravate existing differences in the world. Can we prevent a bipolar world by guaranteeing tech regulation? Will the international community be ready to ensure prevention of tech misuse? This epis…

Is this a moment of reckoning for the west, Europe in particular? That Europe is not at the heart of global geo-strategy today. The Russian invasion, and Ukrainian pushback, have contributed to a new kind of geopolitical complexity. The spillover effect is already being experienced on a global level, especially by the neighbouring European countrie…

The war in Europe is now set to hit people’s lives and livelihoods, and unleash social and political turmoil in economies that were already struggling to recover from Covid-19 across the world. The US, having thrown US$ 5 trillion at the pandemic, is itself staring at high interest rates coupled with the high inflation, as it is forced to turn back…

The second part of this episode of Raisina@Berlin talks about the importance of protecting a free and open Indo-Pacific. Where is the big jump needed? The maritime domain in the Indo-Pacific region has the highest possibility of potential cooperation and partnership with the relevant partner in this area. How does the European Union see the QUAD? T…

Peace talks in Istanbul bring a glimmer of hope as both Ukrainian and Russian delegates meet face to face in Istanbul. Is there hope of scaling down?The talks just commenced on 28 March, and face to face talks in Turkey are definitely a clear positive. There was news of some proposals being tabled for the first time by Ukraine. Some positive signal…

The current instability of the geopolitical scenario, with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has enhanced the EU's resolve to act in the Indo-Pacific. The first part of this episode of Raisina@Berlin talks about the various political and economic considerations that the EU has to wake up to, as the EU develops its strategic paper on Indo-pacific. The E…

The bigger war is in a stalemate. Western nations will not commit their troops in this war, but they have nevertheless declared an ‘economic war’ on Russia. Whatever the modes of warfare, this confrontation, at the end of the day, is not between Zelensky and Putin, but between Russia and the West. Russia is trying to reduce the impact of these meas…

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marks a turning point for the EU. As escalation mounts, Europe is sucked into its worst crisis since the Second World War, the world is watching its response. We look back at how the EU has been buffeted by multiple crises that have sharpened existing debates and disagreements between member-states. The Union was built …

The consequences of harsh economic sanctions against Russia are already being felt across the globe. This conflict exemplifies that the global financial architecture is still being controlled by the West. The role of China continues to be a crucial one. The debate over the Indo-Pacific and Taiwan will only get enhanced going further.Mission Ganga, …