In the latest episode of “The Ideas Factory”, Naghma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF, and Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF, analyse India's position, as it has abstained from voting over the Ukraine issue at the UNSC. What is UAE, Saudi and Iran's role in the Yemen war? And New Delhi’s Push for Defence Exports.

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India Abstains on Ukraine; Crisis in Yemen; New Delhi’s Push for Defence Exports

Multilateralism is under increasing stress as countries explore alliances and partnerships in the post-pandemic world. Nations are opting for minilateral and plurilateral issue-specific partnerships, marking a shift from grand alliances of the past. In this scenario, the G7 and G20 have to explore ways and means of working together in domains ranging from economy to technology to climate, while ensuring that global institutions stay rooted in their purpose of protecting and promoting a liberal order. Panellist- Carl Bildt, Former Prime Minister, Sweden Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Foreign Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, India Nicolas Pinaud, G20 and G7 Sherpa, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Moderator- Akshay Mathur, Head of Geoeconomics Studies Programme and Director, ORF Mumbai, India The Raisina Dialogue is a multilateral conference committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the global community. Every year, global leaders in policy, business, media and civil society are hosted in New Delhi to discuss cooperation on a wide range of pertinent international policy matters. The conference is hosted by the Observer Research Foundation in collaboration with the Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs.

Plurilateralism Inc: The Future of Global Governance?

In the latest episode of “The Ideas Factory”, Naghma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF, and Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF, analyses Geopolitical Jostling In Europe; the Taliban in Oslo; and Pakistan’s ‘New’ National Security Policy.

Geopolitical Jostling In Europe; The Taliban In Oslo And Pakistans 'New National Security Policy'

The global powers have assessed the implications of staying away from the new theatre of intense multidimensional collaboration and cooperation, the Indo-Pacific. The fundamentals of trade, security, and climate cooperation are being revised in this region. What is at stake in the Indo-Pacific and who are the new actors–including from Europe–involved in the shaping of this region? What new networks and relationships will determine the future of these seas? Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of Naval Staff, India Admiral Phil Davidson, Commander of the Indo-Pacific Command, the United States Moderator – Rajeswari Rajagopalan, Director, CSST, Observer Research Foundation, India. The Raisina Dialogue is a multilateral conference hosted by the Observer Research Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. It is committed to addressing the most challenging issues faced by the global community. Every year, global leaders in policy, business, media, and civil society are hosted in New Delhi to discuss cooperation on a wide range of pertinent international policy matters.

Samudra Manthan: The Indo-Pacific in Churn

In the latest episode of “The Ideas Factory”, Naghma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF, and Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF, analyse the crisis in Ukraine; Divisions Within the West; Xi Jinping at Davos; China Consolidates Its Presence Along the LAC

The Ukraine Crisis | Xi Jinping At Davos And China Consolidates Its Presence Along The LAC |

In the latest episode of “The Ideas Factory”, Naghma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF, and Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF, analyses The US-Russia Tango over Ukraine; Sri Lanka Balances China and India; and New Delhi’s Tightrope on Myanmar.

US - Russia Tango Over Ukraine ; Sri Lanka Balances China, India; New Delhi’s Tightrope On Myanmar

Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Key Geopolitical Trends that Shaped 2021 and are Likely to Shape 2022. In the latest episode of “The Ideas Factory”, Naghma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF, and Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF, analyse the Key Geopolitical Trends that Shaped 2021 and are Likely to Shape 2022 - The US-China Contestation; The Indo-Pacific Churn; Afghanistan in the Age of Taliban 2.0; and India’s Choices.

The US-China Contestation; The Indo-Pacific Churn and Afghanistan in the Age of Taliban 2.0

The United States and India contribute to almost 20 percent of global greenhouse gases emissions. While the two countries have different development trajectories, resource endowments, institutions and capabilities—there is immense potential for them to come together and harness their partnership for making a dent in the climate conundrum. Undoubtedly, US–India bilateral relationship on climate change will play a pivotal role in getting the world to net zero for which they must take the first steps to develop solutions that can boost economic growth and mitigate climate change. Against this background, Samir Saran, President, Observer Research Foundation, engaged in a conversation with John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, US at the Raisina Dialogue 2021.

John Kerry Special Presidential Envoy For Climate US In Conversation With Samir Saran

A world far from normal is, overnight, pushed back into the COVID tunnel by a new variant — Omicron. The same haphazard pattern of response and travel bans have followed. Have we really learned nothing in our two-year battle against COVID-19? COVID-19 is a final warning shot across the bows — a warning by the 21st century to nation-states and institutions conceived in and by the 20th century. The real monster at the door, however, is not COVID, or the migrant on the border, or trade—it is bigger than all of these put together. The monster at the door is the flailing institutions of global governance, and the failing nation-state members of those institutions, all unable to contend with or govern the forces unleashed by the 21st century.

Reckoning Time for the 20th Century State

The post-pandemic world is marked by a greater commitment to accelerating the green transformation. Various forms of green mobility are crucial to this effort – the past year has seen a renewed push for electric vehicles across the world, both from governments and the private sector. What other ways can states, local governments, and corporations collaborate on green mobility? For example, what role can freight electrification play in the green transition? How will new green mobility-friendly infrastructure in cities and along freight routes be financed, including by private capital? How can the mobility transition be just – preserving routes to prosperity for all, and creating more jobs for under-served areas and communities? In conversation with Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways and the Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, India Moderated by - Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18, India

In Conversation with Nitin Gadkari-Beyond Mobility: Jobs and Infrastructure in the Green Transitions

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