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February 19, 2026
Economic Development
ORF America
When creditors are constituents

By Udaibir Das

Africa’s debt story is not about waiting for easier global money. It is about whether domestic financial systems can absorb sovereign risk without amplifying internal fragility – and whether policy space purchased at 10% to 13% builds assets that justify the cost.

When creditors are constituents
February 18, 2026
Energy & Climate
ORF America
Why AI Is Also A Story About Energy

By Piyush Verma

Energy need not be a constraint on India's AI ambitions. It can be a competitive advantage. Encouraging data-centre locations that reflect grid readiness and renewable availability can reduce system stress while improving reliability. Expanding frameworks for round-the-clock clean power supported by storage and flexible resources can ensure AI growth strengthens climate goals rather than complicates them.

Why AI Is Also A Story About Energy
February 17, 2026
Special Report, Energy & Climate
ORF America
IBSA+Indonesia Energy Transitions: Shaping ...

Special Report No. 9

By Medha Prasanna, Caroline Arkalji, and Piyush Verma

IBSA+Indonesia Energy Transitions: Shaping Pathways and Unlocking Solutions
February 15, 2026
Foreign Policy & Security
ORF America
How do experts view the New Zealand-India FTA?

By Dhruva Jaishankar

For both India and New Zealand, their trade agreement represents, more than anything else, a risk mitigation strategy. Concerned about over-dependence on China and the United States as both producers and consumers — and the failure of multilateral trade negotiations at the World Trade Organization — New Delhi and Wellington have opted to bet on each other and bring a modicum of certainty to an uncertain world.

How do experts view the New Zealand-India FTA?
February 11, 2026
Special Report, Technology Policy
ORF America
U.S.–India AI and Emerging Technology Compact

Special Report

Produced by the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) and ORF America

U.S.–India AI and Emerging Technology Compact
ORF America
April 5, 2024
Economic Development

Unleashing Africa’s investment potential

ORF America
April 5, 2024
Economic Development
Unleashing Africa’s investment potential

By Udaibir Das

Africa stands on the precipice of a financial renaissance, poised to redefine its influence in the global investment sphere.

Tagged: Udaibir Das, 2024, April 2024

ORF America
April 3, 2024
Foreign Policy & Security

Could a new U.N. envoy move the needle on Afghanistan?

ORF America
April 3, 2024
Foreign Policy & Security
Could a new U.N. envoy move the needle on Afghanistan?

By Sadiq Amini

A choice hasn’t been made, but non-Taliban stakeholders are eager for a policy change.

Tagged: SADIQ AMINI, 2024, April 2024

ORF America
March 27, 2024
Economic Development

Africa’s bold bargain with global finance

ORF America
March 27, 2024
Economic Development
Africa’s bold bargain with global finance

By Udaibir Das

As a unified bloc, Africa can negotiate better terms in international trade agreements, investment deals and financial arrangements.

Tagged: Udaibir Das, 2024, March 2024

ORF America
March 25, 2024
Foreign Policy & Security

What Biden vs Trump II means for India and the World

ORF America
March 25, 2024
Foreign Policy & Security
What Biden vs Trump II means for India and the World

By Dhruva Jaishankar

There are important differences between Biden and Trump on alliances, climate policy, immigration, tariffs, and democracy.

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2024, March 2024

ORF America
March 24, 2024
Foreign Policy & Security

Taiwan should help Afghanistan

ORF America
March 24, 2024
Foreign Policy & Security
Taiwan should help Afghanistan

By Sadiq Amini

By spearheading the restoration of democracy in Afghanistan, Taiwan could eventually forge a strong alliance with a democratic Afghanistan.

Tagged: SADIQ AMINI, 2024, March 2024

ORF America
February 29, 2024
Foreign Policy & Security

Dhruva Jaishankar's Interview in Moneycontrol

ORF America
February 29, 2024
Foreign Policy & Security
Dhruva Jaishankar's Interview in Moneycontrol

By Dhruva Jaishankar

ORF America Executive Director Dhruva Jaishankar was interviewed by Adrija Chatterjee of Moneycontrol on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi.

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2024, February 2024

ORF America
February 1, 2024
Foreign Policy & Security

Can Pakistan keep it together as an election looms?

ORF America
February 1, 2024
Foreign Policy & Security
Can Pakistan keep it together as an election looms?

By Sadiq Amini

Communal tensions are at fever pitch as the military seeks to steer the vote.

Tagged: SADIQ AMINI, 2024, February 2024

ORF America
January 23, 2024
Background Paper, Economic Development

LiFE Lessons: Rethinking Policies for Lifestyles for Sustainable Development

ORF America
January 23, 2024
Background Paper, Economic Development
LiFE Lessons: Rethinking Policies for Lifestyles for Sustainable Development

Background Paper No. 19

By Anit Mukherjee

Tagged: Anit Mukherjee, 2024, January 2024

ORF America
January 18, 2024
Foreign Policy & Security

Why Taiwan's Future Matters for India

ORF America
January 18, 2024
Foreign Policy & Security
Why Taiwan's Future Matters for India

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Taiwan’s political status will inevitably be a zero-sum matter in the intensifying global competition between China and the US.

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2024, January 2024

ORF America
January 10, 2024
Economic Development

Outlook 2024: The year financial systems break or make it

ORF America
January 10, 2024
Economic Development
Outlook 2024: The year financial systems break or make it

By Udaibir Das

Today’s financial sector is complex and plagued by structural flaws and unfinished reforms.

Tagged: Udaibir Das, 2024, January 2024

ORF America
December 21, 2023
Economic Development

The key to a sovereign’s resilience

ORF America
December 21, 2023
Economic Development
The key to a sovereign’s resilience

By Udaibir Das

Balance sheet risks have become more challenging and critical for resource-rich, low-income countries, especially in Africa.

Tagged: 2023, Udaibir Das

ORF America
December 15, 2023
Foreign Policy & Security

Neglecting Afghanistan could have global repercussions

ORF America
December 15, 2023
Foreign Policy & Security
Neglecting Afghanistan could have global repercussions

By Sadiq Amini

In a way, the situation in Afghanistan serves as a microcosm of the status of the wider world.

Tagged: SADIQ AMINI, 2023

ORF America
December 11, 2023
Background Paper, Technology Policy

Whodunit in Cyberspace: The Rocky Road from Attribution to Accountability

ORF America
December 11, 2023
Background Paper, Technology Policy
Whodunit in Cyberspace: The Rocky Road from Attribution to Accountability

Background Paper No. 18

By Dr. Andreas Kuehn, Debra Decker, and Kathryn Rauhut

Tagged: 2023, Andreas Kuehn, Debra Decker, Kathryn Rauhut

ORF America
December 7, 2023
Energy & Climate

Are Global Climate Partnerships Fit for Purpose?

ORF America
December 7, 2023
Energy & Climate
Are Global Climate Partnerships Fit for Purpose?

By Shayak Sengupta and Abhinav Jindal

A close look at India's relationship to Just Energy Transition Partnerships.

Tagged: Shayak Sengupta, 2023, Abhinav Jindal

ORF America
November 30, 2023
Foreign Policy & Security

The Tarnished Legacy of Henry Kissinger

ORF America
November 30, 2023
Foreign Policy & Security
The Tarnished Legacy of Henry Kissinger

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar

ORF America
November 22, 2023
Background Paper, Foreign Policy & Security

Holding the Taliban to Account: Stakeholders in an Inclusive Post-Settlement Afghanistan

ORF America
November 22, 2023
Background Paper, Foreign Policy & Security
Holding the Taliban to Account: Stakeholders in an Inclusive Post-Settlement Afghanistan

Background Paper No. 17

By Sadiq Amini

Tagged: 2023, SADIQ AMINI

ORF America
November 21, 2023
Foreign Policy & Security

The collapse of the neo-liberal consensus

ORF America
November 21, 2023
Foreign Policy & Security
The collapse of the neo-liberal consensus

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Nations including the US, Japan and India are preparing for a global economy characterised by gated globalisation, plurilateral or regional blocs, and competing industrial policies

Tagged: Dhruva Jaishankar, 2023

ORF America
November 16, 2023
Economic Development

The time for Africa’s financial transformation is now

ORF America
November 16, 2023
Economic Development
The time for Africa’s financial transformation is now

By Udaibir Das

While the digitalisation of finance advances and the potential introduction of central bank digital currency might aid finance in Africa, it is not enough.

Tagged: 2023, Udaibir Das

ORF America
November 13, 2023
Foreign Policy & Security

Where did the Afghan refugees go – and where next?

ORF America
November 13, 2023
Foreign Policy & Security
Where did the Afghan refugees go – and where next?

By Sadiq Amini

While the world is still figuring out the politics, the people are paying the price.

Tagged: SADIQ AMINI, 2023

ORF America
November 4, 2023
Energy & Climate

Transforming Eastern India’s Electricity Sector to Meet Renewable Energy Goals

ORF America
November 4, 2023
Energy & Climate
Transforming Eastern India’s Electricity Sector to Meet Renewable Energy Goals

By Shayak Sengupta

Without concerted policy efforts to incorporate the eastern states into India’s renewable fold, the region risks being left behind in reaping the benefits of transition.

Tagged: Shayak Sengupta, 2023, Sagatom Saha

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