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Good evening and welcome to the special address by General Anil Chauhan on ‘India’s Evolving National Security Landscape’ and the launch of the ‘ORF Foreign Policy Survey 2024: Young India and the China Challenge’. Follow this thread for more insights! #India…

How the #Global #AI Race Is Reshaping #Power and #Politics? Matthias Kloth, @andonians, Silvana Lopez, @sdiep & @dr_erinwatson explore the depths of this new era of politicised #technology at the #YerevanDialogue2025 youtu.be/BHqxbNGkoPk

#Municipal laws empower evictions without notice, prompting protests in #Delhi and #Bengaluru demanding transparent surveys and vendor permits: @dddorf & Durga Narayan or-f.org/34842

To counter strategic risks, #India has tightened scrutiny on #Chinese investments and tech, banning apps and regulating key sectors. This cautious approach reflects growing #geopolitical concerns: @soumyabh_swears or-f.org/34615

Will the Next #EU Expansion Unite or Divide #Europe? @Khandanyan_S, @pranevicius, Rick Fawn, @anamiguel1981, @HugovonEssen, Tatiana Turculet, & @RachelRizzo explore #EU enlargement at the #YerevanDialogue2025 youtu.be/xfQ48agy3T8

#India's cities are rapidly expanding, yet #urban policymakers are 'flying blind', lacking crucial data to build resilient, inclusive, and #sustainable urban areas: @soumyabh_swears or-f.org/34622

Under #Trump, the #US pulled out of #WHO, dismantled #USAID & deprioritised #health diplomacy. But global #health is a soft-power asset, ignoring it is a costly mistake: @lakshmyrkrish or-f.org/34628

There is growing global concern in #Indian cities about the increasing trend of #traffic congestion on urban roads, as the primary cause of road #traffic congestion is the rise in the number of cars: Ramanath Jha or-f.org/34463

#OperationSindoor redefined #India's security doctrine, but also exposed a complex diplomatic challenge. Global reactions balanced ties with #India against fears of wider conflagration in #SouthAsia: Harsh V. Pant & @SameerP_IND or-f.org/34646

Globally, clear warning labels on food packaging have proven effective in promoting healthier choices. Countries like #Chile saw significant reductions in High in Fat, Sugar, and Salt (#HFSS) consumption post-implementation: @shoba_suri or-f.org/34645

Turning #quantum theory into real-world use is key. #India must bridge this gap to attract private investment, drawing lessons from global models of #tech translation: @PrateekTri1990 or-f.org/34496

#Africa's agri is vulnerable: extreme weather, weak #infra, limited tech/finance. Food imports surged post-COVID/#Ukraine. Reducing post-harvest losses & boosting #climate-smart practices are vital: @SamirApolitical or-f.org/34665

#NATO members commit to 5% GDP on #defence by 2035. This historic move reflects a broader surge in global #defence spending, reversing the "peace dividend" era: Harsh V. Pant & @viveksans or-f.org/34673

#Cashtransfers to #women have become indispensable to the #Indian political #economy, driven by the expanding influence of female #voters, adoption of #digital infrastructure for social welfare & #women’s #economic marginalisation: @sunaina_kumar or-f.org/34516

The recently enforced #UAEJordan #CEPA is a landmark for #MiddleEastern trade. This sophisticated pact covers goods, services, #investment, and #digitaltrade, boosting a Gulf-Levant #economic corridor: @SamriddhiVij or-f.org/34676

Amidst new global norms, #Iran's pursuit of #nuclearweapons could boost #WestAsia volatility. Is #nuclear deterrence the only way to safeguard sovereignty as old rules collapse? : @KabirTaneja or-f.org/34685

#Quad nations just wrapped their summit in #Washington, reaffirming a strong commitment to a rules-based order in the #IndoPacific. Discussions covered #maritimesecurity, #economic prosperity, & cutting-edge #tech: Harsh V. Pant & @sayantan_h or-f.org/34699

Post-coup, #Japan's role in #Myanmar's garment sector has shrunk, with firms like Fast Retailing exiting by 2023. Once a key industry employing 700,000, it now faces declining output and investor retreat: @PratnashreeBasu & @Sreeparna_b17 or-f.org/34534

#Iraq is maintaining a low profile amidst #Israel's confrontation with #Iran. Iran-aligned Iraqi factions are prioritising political survival & domestic matters over ideological loyalty: @NeilQuilliam1 or-f.org/34716

At the #QuadSummit, nations voiced concerns over #China's actions in the East & South China Seas, addressed #NorthKorea's missile launches, and the #Myanmar crisis: Harsh V. Pant & @sayantan_h or-f.org/34699

The vast majority of #India's growing services exports flow through undersea fibre #optic cables. Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of data is a matter of national concern: @RAM_Khanna_ or-f.org/34572