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In two years, the Modi government’s Act East Policy has gone well beyond the focus on economic ties of its predecessor, the Look East Policy. It has made progress on many wider fronts, including connectivity and defence collaboration. India must now build on this success and further consolidate relations and trade links with ASEAN and beyond
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Are we witnessing a new genre of diplomacy for development? Prime Minister Modi’s clear articulation and vigour have convinced most people that a fast, inclusive, and sustainable socio-economic development of India is the government’s primary goal, and increased cooperation with external partners and effective diplomacy are critical to achieve this mission.
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On the 4th May, Donald Trump emerged as the clear Republican nominee for the 2016 U.S. Presidential election. However, with a lack of support among senior Republican leaders; Trump, and the party, must decide how they will adjust to work together. Ambassador Neelam Deo, Director, Gateway House, discusses the change of events and what options exist for the Republican Party.
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The five on-going state elections in India hint at a shift away from old established players who have failed to recognise the dreams of the youth. This is part of a global trend, from the Arab upheavals, to Hong Kong's Umbrella protests, to Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders in the U.S.
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Two unrelated events in Mumbai highlighted the promise of India being able to attract capital from Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) funds. A combination of supportive regulatory measures and awareness-building among investors could finally put India on the SRI map of the world.
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Seema Sirohi's article 'Expect Clinton vs Trump' was republished on The Political Indian.
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Sameer Patil, Fellow, National Security, Ethnic Conflict and Terrorism Studies, Gateway House appeared on Channel News Asia to comment on US-India co-operation in submarine tracking in the Indian Ocean.
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Rajiv Bhatia's article 'Whither BRICS?' was republished on Eurasia Review.
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Sameer Patil, Fellow, National Security, Ethnic Conflict and Terrorism Studies, was quoted by Anadolu Agency in an article on the U.S.-India defense relationship.
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Seema Sirohi's article 'Expect Clinton vs. Trump' was republished on Indian American Times, and on Eurasia Review.