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October 16, 2025
Economic Development
ORF America
Why nations now pay more – and give up more – ...

By Udaibir Das

What began as a spread on a bond has become a spread across the sovereign balance sheet. The 2025 annual meetings have made clear that incremental adjustments will not suffice. Until new institutions and norms emerge, sovereigns will continue to pay in basis points and in ownership and discover that what the premium buys is not sovereignty, but postponement.

Why nations now pay more – and give up more – to secure financing
October 16, 2025
Background Paper, Foreign Policy & Security
ORF America
India and the South Caucasus: Infrastructure, ...

Background Paper No. 36

By Nvard Chalikyan

India and the South Caucasus: Infrastructure, Arms, and Geopolitical Competition
October 8, 2025
Background Paper, Economic Development
ORF America
Breaking the Trap: Debt Dynamics and ...

Background Paper No. 35

By Udaibir Das and Hansika Nath

Breaking the Trap: Debt Dynamics and Sustainable Finance in the Global South
September 26, 2025
Economic Development
ORF America
The sovereignty premium countries pay for ...

By Udaibir Das

In a climate emergency, redundancy might be precisely what resilience requires. The sovereignty premium is that insurance price. Whether it’s worth paying depends on how much autonomy matters versus efficiency – and whether choice exists at all.

The sovereignty premium countries pay for financial autonomy
September 25, 2025
Energy & Climate
ORF America
Why India’s bid for COP 33 is particularly ...

By Piyush Verma and Abhinav Jindal

India’s bid to host COP 33 is a clear signal of geopolitical intent. It positions the world’s largest democracy, the most populous nation and the fourth-largest economy as a bridge between developed and developing worlds.

Why India’s bid for COP 33 is particularly poignant for the Global South
ORF America
January 27, 2021
Foreign Policy & Security

When Liberalism Grows Up

ORF America
January 27, 2021
Foreign Policy & Security
When Liberalism Grows Up

Originally published in American Purpose.

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Source: https://www.americanpurpose.com/articles/when-liberalism-grows-up/?fbclid=IwAR0Go9MqeTomZTV-NkejEGyC1G6xxaB05ei95KS2bd2MoWnKMrWJrukoLp8

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2021

ORF America
January 15, 2021
Foreign Policy & Security

All the President's Men and Women

ORF America
January 15, 2021
Foreign Policy & Security
All the President's Men and Women

Originally published in The Hindustan Times.

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/all-the-president-s-men-and-women-101610717561025.html

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2021

ORF America
December 27, 2020
Foreign Policy & Security

The Return of America

ORF America
December 27, 2020
Foreign Policy & Security
The Return of America

Originally published in, "What to Expect from International Relations in 2021" by orfonline.org

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Source: https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/has-trump-forced-bidens-hand-on-continuing-the-america-first-foreign-policy/

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2020

ORF America
December 18, 2020
Foreign Policy & Security

India and the US should have a dialogue on democracy

ORF America
December 18, 2020
Foreign Policy & Security
India and the US should have a dialogue on democracy

Originally published in The Hindustan Times.

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/columns/india-and-the-us-should-have-a-dialogue-on-democracy/story-ZHw0pFksGdrp19Ux8xcW2M.html

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2020

ORF America
December 18, 2020
Foreign Policy & Security

Washington’s Warped Asia Policy Debate

ORF America
December 18, 2020
Foreign Policy & Security
 Washington’s Warped Asia Policy Debate

Originally published by Lowy Institute's The Interpreter.

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Source: https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/washington-s-warped-asia-policy-debate

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2020

ORF America
December 4, 2020
Economic Development

For India, autarky is not an option

ORF America
December 4, 2020
Economic Development
For India, autarky is not an option

Originally published by Observer Research Foundation.

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2020

ORF America
October 15, 2020
Foreign Policy & Security

Charting the future of India-US ties

ORF America
October 15, 2020
Foreign Policy & Security
Charting the future of India-US ties

Originally published in The Hindustan Times.

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2020

ORF America
September 17, 2020
Foreign Policy & Security

THE AUSTRALIA–INDIA STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP: ACCELERATING SECURITY COOPERATION IN THE INDO–PACIFIC

ORF America
September 17, 2020
Foreign Policy & Security
THE AUSTRALIA–INDIA STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP: ACCELERATING SECURITY COOPERATION IN THE INDO–PACIFIC

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Shared concerns about China's rise have propelled Australia and India to deepen their security ties

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2020

ORF America
September 16, 2020
Foreign Policy & Security

The Australia-India Strategic Partnership

ORF America
September 16, 2020
Foreign Policy & Security
The Australia-India Strategic Partnership

Originally published by Lowy Institute

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2020

ORF America
August 26, 2020
Background Paper, Foreign Policy & Security

The Elusive Watersheds of Ladakh

ORF America
August 26, 2020
Background Paper, Foreign Policy & Security
The Elusive Watersheds of Ladakh

Background Paper No. 1

by Kyle Gardner

Source: https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/elusive-watersheds-ladakh-explaining-india-china-missing-border/

Tagged: 2020

ORF America
April 8, 2020
Economic Development

A global pandemic and globalisation

ORF America
April 8, 2020
Economic Development
A global pandemic and globalisation

Originally published in The Hindustan Times.

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/analysis/a-global-pandemic-and-globalisation/story-67lC3lnxv6ZsxUFVqk9EPI.html

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2020

ORF America
February 25, 2020
Foreign Policy & Security

The resilience of India - U.S. relations

ORF America
February 25, 2020
Foreign Policy & Security
The resilience of India - U.S. relations

Originally published in The Hindustan Times.

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2020

ORF America
January 12, 2020
Foreign Policy & Security

India-Australia Ties Have Evolved. Build on Them Now

ORF America
January 12, 2020
Foreign Policy & Security
India-Australia Ties Have Evolved. Build on Them Now

Originally published in The Hindustan Times

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2020

ORF America
December 16, 2019
Foreign Policy & Security

Geopolitics is Shifting. India Must Be Prepared

ORF America
December 16, 2019
Foreign Policy & Security
Geopolitics is Shifting. India Must Be Prepared

Originally published in The Hindustan Times

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2019

ORF America
November 11, 2019
Foreign Policy & Security

Will Trump's Foreign Policy Outlive His Term?

ORF America
November 11, 2019
Foreign Policy & Security
Will Trump's Foreign Policy Outlive His Term?

Originally published in The Hindustan Times.

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2019

ORF America
October 24, 2019
Foreign Policy & Security

Acting East: India in the Indo Pacific

ORF America
October 24, 2019
Foreign Policy & Security
Acting East: India in the Indo Pacific

Originally published by Brookings India.

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2019

ORF America
October 2, 2019
Foreign Policy & Security

On climate, connectivity, maritime security, India is reshaping the world order

ORF America
October 2, 2019
Foreign Policy & Security
On climate, connectivity, maritime security, India is reshaping the world order

Originally published in The Hindustan Times.

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2019

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