India’s GDP growth masks economic challenges
India’s economy grew substantially in 2023, but the country must tackle rising inflation and declining foreign investment if it wants…
India’s thirst for improved water security
India’s water crisis is worsening but there are streams of solutions, if only the government is quick enough to act.…
Balancing internal and external obligations in the Maldives’ foreign policy
President Mohamed Muizzu’s government looks to strengthen the Maldives' relationships with foreign nations as it develops economically and democratically. ...
Australia, Japan and the new web of Indo-Pacific minilateralism
The rise of minilateralism in the Indo-Pacific heralds a new way of cooperating with the potential to provide diverse strategic…
India should leverage FTAs to induce FDI flows
India should leverage its free trade agreements to increase foreign direct investment inflows, diversify its import sources and increase participation…
Sri Lanka stuck in choppy political and economic waters
Uncertain economic conditions and an upcoming election will shape Sri Lanka's success in 2024. ...
India’s long road to lithium
Given lithium’s critical importance to national security and economic growth, India must leverage its public and private sector to ensure…
India’s search for data sovereignty
Author: Troy Han, RSIS In India, data is being treated as a strategic resource that needs to be safeguarded from…
Securing support for same-sex marriage in India
Authors: Shreya Sharma and Karan Babbar, OP Jindal Global University On 18 April 2023, the Indian Supreme Court began hearing…
Crony capitalism stunts market liberalisation in India
Author: Chiranjib Sen, Azim Premji University The January 2023 Hindenburg Research report accused the Adani Group — one of India’s…