Commentary
Find our newspaper columns, blogs, and other commentary pieces in this section. Our research focuses on Advanced Biology, High-Tech Geopolitics, Strategic Studies, Indo-Pacific Studies & Economic Policy
BBC NEWS | चीन के इस फ़ैसले से कैसे बढ़ सकती है भारत-बांग्लादेश की चिंता?
By Y Nithiyanandam
Dr. Y Nithiyanandam, head of the Geospatial program at the Takshashila Institution gives his opinions on the plausible impacts of the recently approved Hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsanpo (Brahmaputra) river by the Chinese Government.
By Y Nithiyanandam
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INDIA TODAY | Troops withdrawn but de-escalation eludes India-China border: Satellite images
By Y Nithiyanandam
A visual review of the border situation with China reveals an immediate troop pullback but highlights rapid infrastructure upgrades in disputed areas, casting doubts on China's commitment to long-term de-escalation.
By Y Nithiyanandam
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SOAS China Institute | The Bhutan Anomaly: "Friendly Annexation" in China’s Border Politics
By Y Nithiyanandam
The analysis of Chinese developments in the Doklam plateau by building roads, military installations and barracks, done by Dr. Y Nithiyanandam, head of the geospatial program at the Takshashila Institution was cited.
By Y Nithiyanandam
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Firstpost | China border deal: A step in right direction, but India should remain watchful
By Y Nithiyanandam
The border agreement is also a clear message for the West: India and China can find solutions to their problems on their own, without the necessity of foreign mediation
By Y Nithiyanandam
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Radio Free Asia | Satellite photos show Chinese heliport in Tibet near disputed border with India
By Y Nithiyanandam
Experts say the facility could help in case of a border clash with India.
By Y Nithiyanandam
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The Economic Times | Why Bhavish Aggarwal, not Google, is making investors of India’s oldest navigation startup edgy
By Nithiyanandam Yogeswaran
Last month, Bhavish Aggarwal launched Ola Maps, a navigational tool developed in-house. But there is already an Indian company that offers detailed maps and real-time navigation data. What kind of impact should MapmyIndia, one of the few listed, profitable startups in the country, brace for?
By Nithiyanandam Yogeswaran
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