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August 29, 2023

International Relations Climate Change

By Nitin Desai

    RISING CLIMATE RISKS by NITIN DESAI The average global temperatures in June and July 2023 were the highest in recorded history.Forest fires are becoming more widespread, burning nearly twice as much tree cover today a....Read More

 

July 18, 2023

International Relations|Climate Change

By Nitin Desai

REIMAGINING CLIMATE FINANCE by NITIN DESAI     Climate change is once again emerging as the most critical challenge for global cooperation because of the widespread experience of adverse climate events. and the growing evidence of the ....Read More

June 20, 2023

Indian Economy|Development Strategy

By Nitin Desai

VISIBLE HAND by NITIN DESAI   This month marks the tricentenary of the birth of Adam Smith, perhaps the most influential economic theorist of the capitalist market economy.  His concept of the invisible hand has shaped the....Read More

May 23, 2023

Global Economy|Development Strategy

By Nitin Desai

The Challenge of Artificial Intgelligence Nitin Desai   The rapid emergence of usable artificial intelli- gence (AI) software has led to a widespread debate across the world on its potential impact on the economy and security. Normally ....Read More

April 25, 2023

Indian Economy|Development Strategy

By Nitin Desai

Next step for the infotech boom Nitin Desai The information technology service industry is facing headwinds because of the economic slowdown in the West and, perhaps, new developments in technology that are altering the balance between humans....Read More

March 28, 2023

International Relations

By Nitin Desai

Securing peace in Ukraine This requires a compromise on their current positions by both Russia and the US The one-year-old war in Ukraine is not just between Russia and Ukraine. It is also a conflict between Russia and the United States. The ....Read More

February 21, 2023

Indian Economy|Capital Markets

By Nitin Desai

Budget and the growth process Nitin Desai The government's command over household savings needs to be reduced for stimulating demand and private credit   The Union finance minister’s Budget speech indi....Read More

January 23, 2023

Indian Economy|Capital Markets

By Nitin Desai

What the Budget should explain Nitin Desai FM's speech must highlight its impact on money supply, demand and investment- factors that influence inflation and growth The formal responsibilities of the Ministry of Finance for the....Read More

December 29, 2022

Governance & Politics

By Nitin Desai

Defending the constitutional order Nitin Desai In the changed political environment, India needs a process that maintains the independence and credibility of institutions We are in the midst of public disputes about the procedure f....Read More

November 29, 2022

Climate Change

By Nitin Desai

Geo-engineering and climate control Nitin Desai The idea of engineering the atmosphere to stave off global warming is increasingly gaining popularity, but it raises several issues A recent sci-fi novel, Ministry of the Future by Kim Stanle....Read More