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

Geoeconomics Lokendra Sharma Geoeconomics Lokendra Sharma

Money Control | Looking beyond privacy and platform governance: A case for reorienting public discourse in India 

By Lokendra Sharma

The menace of influence operations is more significant than privacy and platform governance issues because of the long-term and ‘unseen’ impact of the earlier. Liberal democracies are particularly susceptible to this menace 

By Lokendra Sharma

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Geoeconomics Anisree Suresh Geoeconomics Anisree Suresh

Money Control | The Onion and Basmati Rice story: Does India need a minimum export price?

By Anisree Suresh

The recent lifting of the Minimum Export Price (MEP) aims to boost agricultural exports, yet critics argue it's a redundant policy harming small farmers and failing to control food inflation. India's export bans on rice and fluctuating MEPs reflect ongoing efforts to manage domestic supply and prices, while the country remains a major exporter of both onions and basmati rice 

By Anisree Suresh

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Indo-Pacific Studies Manoj Kewalramani Indo-Pacific Studies Manoj Kewalramani

Money Control | Quad, through Chinese lens

By Manoj Kewalramani

Chinese opinions on the Quad converge on one point, that it’s a US-led tool of containment. However, there are mixed opinions on the effectiveness of the wider Quad agenda. On India, Chinese portrayal depicts the country as an opportunistic and wavering partner of the US 

By Manoj Kewalramani

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Indo-Pacific Studies Rakshith Shetty Indo-Pacific Studies Rakshith Shetty

Stimson Center | India Must Match China’s Speedy Moves in Bangladesh’s New Political Landscape

By Rakshith Shetty

Despite its misgivings toward the BNP and the JeI, India has little option today than to engage with these political forces. India benefited immensely over the last several years from its friendship with Hasina and the Awami League. But with new political forces rising in the aftermath of Hasina’s ouster, India will risk getting locked out and losing influence in Bangladesh if it continues to be perceived as an ally only to Hasina.

By Rakshith Shetty

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Indo-Pacific Studies Amit Kumar Indo-Pacific Studies Amit Kumar

The Hindu | Power asymmetry between China and Russia

By Amit Kumar

As supplies from Moscow’s traditional partners have dried up under sanctions and Russia’s domestic capacity remains stretched, China has stepped up to help its friend. Compared to 2021, when high-priority goods from China accounted for 32% of Russia’s import needs, China’s share soared to 89% in 2023

By Amit Kumar

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