V. Venkateswara Rao
The author is an alumnus of IIM, Ahmedabad and a retired senior corporate professional.
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Sudan: Rule by Sword
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Let the Great Powers Give Peace a Chance
The Russo-Ukrainian War has completed a year, yet there is no clear victor. But there is no hope of a roll back or peace...
Defence Sector Reforms Are Essential to Realize India’s Superpower Aspirations
India's defence sector got 5.94 trillion rupees ($72.6 billion) for 2023-24, in the recently presented Union Budget. Out of the total defence budget of...
China’s Proposed Super Hydropower Dam on Brahmaputra River is a Mega Concern for India
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The US-China “Thucydides Trap” and India
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Can India Escape the Effects of a Global Recession?
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