Energy & Climate
ORF America
How a Changing Environment Harms Critical ...

By Caroline Arkalji

Securing strategic minerals against intensifying natural risks is no longer just a business challenge; it must be a global policy priority. The energy transition cannot succeed on unstable foundations; the world needs smarter, safer, and fairer mines designed to withstand current and future environmental risks.

How a Changing Environment Harms Critical Mineral Extraction
Economic Development
ORF America
Cushioning the Effects of Trump’s 50% Tariffs ...

By Anit Mukherjee

India’s tariff troubles in the short term are an opportunity to undertake a strategic revaluation of its export strategy at a time when the global trading system itself is in turmoil.

Cushioning the Effects of Trump’s 50% Tariffs on India
Foreign Policy & Security
ORF America
India Responds to Beijing’s Pressure on Taiwan

By Hsiao-Chen Lin

With its semiconductor leadership, an open economy, and pluralistic partnerships, Taiwan shows that the international community can uphold their One China policies while refusing to validate Beijing’s expansionist interpretation.

India Responds to Beijing’s Pressure on Taiwan
Technology Policy
ORF America
Middleware Solutions: Making Social Media More ...

By Katherine Salinas

The middleware approach presents the fewest First Amendment complications of any regulatory option. Rather than restricting speech or compelling specific viewpoints, it simply requires transparency and user choice.

Middleware Solutions: Making Social Media More Transparent
Energy & Climate
ORF America
India’s Energy Independence Agenda: Weaving ...

By Piyush Verma

By meeting clean energy targets ahead of schedule, expanding nuclear and hydrogen capacity, and securing critical mineral supply chains, India is positioning itself as a model for climate-conscious growth that does not compromise on economic or strategic goals.

India’s Energy Independence Agenda: Weaving Economic, Environmental, and Geopolitical Priorities

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India-UK Trade Deal Sets a New Benchmark for India’s Digital Trade

India-UK Trade Deal Sets a New Benchmark for India’s Digital Trade

By Ashita Jain

The India-UK FTA reflects a significant shift in India’s digital trade approach. The commitments it makes, particularly on customs duties on electronic transmissions, data flows, and source code protection, will serve as benchmarks in India’s ongoing negotiations with the EU and the United States. 

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The Case for a Quad Technology Trade Agreement

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The Case for a Quad Technology Trade Agreement

By Satvik Pendyala

The revival of the Quad has yet to see success in international trade or more specifically rebalancing global supply chains. Could a Quad Technology Trade Agreement be the solution to the Quad's predicament while also increasing multilateral cooperation in the Indo-Pacific?

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