A Letter From Mumbai
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Gateway House Features & Blogs |
During the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention, the two parties adopted not only their candidates, but their Party Platforms as well. Ambassador Neelam Deo analyses the foreign policy aspects of the platforms and their implications. |
Home Minister Rajnath Singh is currently in Pakistan for a SAARC Home Ministers summit. Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for Home Affairs, recently delivered the Evening Keynote Address at The Gateway of India Dialogueheld in Mumbai on 13-14 June 2016. In his speech, Rijiju outlined the steps taken by the Indian Government to counter terrorism and cyberthreats, and clarified that terrorism has no scope in India. |
The GST will not only advance domestic market efficiencies but also add teeth to India’s economic diplomacy by improving the ease of doing business and enhancing competitiveness for exports. By Rajrishi Singhal, Senior Fellow, Geoeconomics Studies, Gateway House |
The Beijing T20 Summit last week provided an opportunity for scholars, think tank representatives, and government officials to engage in meaningful discussion of global economic governance in preparation for the G20 summit in October. There are now greater steps being taken to produce more tangible and relevant policy options for the consideration of states worldwide, in the context of fostering global good. Akshay Mathur, Director of Research, Gateway House |
Globalisation appears to be giving way to a wave of nationalist protectionism. At this juncture, it is vital to focus on alternative visions of globalization anchored in concern for the environment, human rights, and economic democracy. The World Social Forum in Montreal will gather more than 5000 people from across the world and serve as a window to the diverse endeavours in favour of a pro-local globalization based on trans-national solidarity. By Rajni Bakshi, Gandhi Peace Fellow, Gateway House |
The fall in oil prices means it is now cheaper for ONGC to acquire discovered oil fields than to explore on its own. To profit from the changed dynamic, India needs to go big on a ‘buy’ strategy, and hold off on expensive exploration. By Amit Bhandari, Energy and Environment Fellow, Gateway House |
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The Gateway House Podcast |
With both the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Conventions having ended, the U.S. Presidential Race begins. Ambassador Neelam Deo, Director at Gateway House, recaps some of her personal highlights from the conventions and some of the challenges which may lie ahead. |
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Gateway House Events |
Akshay Mathur, Director of Research and Fellow of Geoeconomic Studies, Gateway House, participated in a panel dialogue on “Global Governance: System Improving and the Capacity Building” on 29-30 July, alongside academics and think tank representatives from China, Russia, Spain, Italy, Japan, Egypt, Canada, and Australia. |
On 28 July 2016, Sameer Patil gave lectures to educational institutions in Pune on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) New Strategic Concept, the United States’ policy towards NATO and its implications for India’s security. |
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Spot-on analysesThe Week PastSouth China Sea: Say hello to Southeast Asia’s New Silk Roads China: Why China’s government won’t stop Uber-Didi deal The Week AheadSouth Africa: A Primer On South Africa’s Municipal Elections |
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Gateway House in the media |
August 1, Bloomberg |
July 29, Swarajya |
July 29, China Daily |
July 28, InDepthNews |
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Gateway House is a foreign policy think tank in Mumbai, established to engage India’s leading corporations and individuals in debate and scholarship on India’s foreign policy and the nation’s role in global affairs. We are membership-based, independent, non-partisan and not-for-profit. Membership of Gateway House comprises individuals and corporations genuinely interested in the scholarship and debate of foreign policy, and in grooming the next generation of foreign policy leaders in India. For membership, please contactmembers@gatewayhouse.in or +91-22-22023371 |
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