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Avilash Roul

Avilash Roul

Senior scientist, IIT Madras

The writer works with IIT Madras as senior scientist.

By Avilash Roul

Modi's Russia visit to meet Putin shows how India has redefined its foreign policy with 'informal' meets

A leader travelling a long distance, moving out of his/her own comfort zone, to informally meet global leaders has enough substance in it for forging trust.

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US import of elephant trophies has traumatic implications for India too

While the African elephant is vulnerable, its Asian counterpart is an endangered species.

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Merely lining up projects will not save Chennai from disaster

The rush of development plans within the broad development discourse in itself has many side effects.

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Trump pulling out of Paris deal is not America's first blow to climate change

Member nations suffering the most must impose strict moral sanctions against Washington.

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ADB celebrates 50 years, but there's a problem with development institutions

There are, however, new players in Asia to fuel development finance, such as New Development Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

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How BRICS' New Development Bank can be a model institution

NDB is positioning its credibility as an organisation to support sustainable infrastructure rather than eradicating poverty.

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Scrapping Indus Waters Treaty unilaterally is not an option

Articles 9-12 of the treaty clearly say India and Pakistan can’t just cancel it.

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