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The Importance of U.S.-India Cooperation on ...

By Ammar Nainar

For the first time in a defense framework agreement, India and the United States specified “operational coordination” as an objective for enhancing collaboration in Professional Military Education (PME) and training. While earlier exchanges largely involved India borrowing best practices from the United States, recent cooperation between the two countries has emphasized greater joint activities and operations.

The Importance of U.S.-India Cooperation on Professional Military Education and Training
Technology Policy
ORF America
Cybersecurity as Economic Security: The Case ...

By Krishnaveni Palanivelu

Cybersecurity must be treated as a shared economic security challenge. By aligning standards, strengthening cooperation, and embedding cyber resilience into trade, infrastructure, and foreign policy, democracies like the United States and India can better protect their digital foundations and sustain long-term economic stability. 

Cybersecurity as Economic Security: The Case for U.S.-India Coordination
Energy & Climate
ORF America
The Necessary Ingredients for Critical Mineral ...

By Ashwini Thakre and Piyush Verma

No single country can efficiently develop the entire critical minerals value chain on its own, particularly for rare earths and battery materials. Cooperation among the United States, Australia, Japan, and other Indo-Pacific economies reflects a growing recognition that resilience lies not in isolation, but in diversified and trusted networks.

The Necessary Ingredients for Critical Mineral Processing
Economic Development
ORF America
The United States’ New G20 Priorities

By Anit Mukherjee

Just as the Pittsburgh G20 Summit in 2009 shaped the global economy after the global financial crisis, next year’s Summit in Miami could reset the G20 to issues that matter: financial stability, economic security, and technological innovation.

The United States’ New G20 Priorities
Energy & Climate
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How the United States Can Lead in Grid-Scale ...

By Caroline Arkalji

For utilities and developers, a robust U.S. battery-storage industry would reduce dependence on overseas suppliers, cut logistical and tariff-related costs, and accelerate project deployment. If the United States seizes this moment, it can position itself as a global leader in grid-scale battery manufacturing and deliver a more reliable, competitive, and secure energy system for the decades ahead.

How the United States Can Lead in Grid-Scale Battery Manufacturing
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The Latticework: Updated U.S. Partnerships for an Era of Technology

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The Latticework: Updated U.S. Partnerships for an Era of Technology

By Andreas Kuehn

With the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election taking place in less than 2 months, a recap of the Biden administration's efforts to achieve a "latticework" of international partnerships with like-minded allies is necessary as we look to the future of trade and technology cooperation.

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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?

What Links the U.S. Elections and Bangladesh Turmoil? Jobs.

What Links the U.S. Elections and Bangladesh Turmoil? Jobs.

By Anit Mukherjee

The lack of jobs and job creation has not only sparked the recent student protests in Bangladesh but also has raised concern among voters in the United States as the 2024 presidential election nears. How can both the United States and Bangladesh tackle the shortcomings of their national job markets for incoming youth?

UN Adopts First Draft Convention Against Cybercrime

UN Adopts First Draft Convention Against Cybercrime

By Anneleen Roggeman

Earlier this month, member states of the UN Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime agreed to adopt the first global convention against cybercrime after three years of negotiations. The convention will be presented to the UN General Assembly in September, ratifying its legitimacy in 40 countries.

Republicans and Democrats Still Uncertain about China

Republicans and Democrats Still Uncertain about China

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions commenced their programs this month, indicating the few months left for the 2024 U.S. presidential election. But little has been said about the candidates' approach to American foreign policy, especially regarding the future of the United States' relationship with China.

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