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Insights, a blog published by IMPRI.

Why Syria Needs to Break Free from Its Struggles — and Fast

Sudden removal of longstanding autocrats has become increasingly common at least since the Arab Spring in 2010 when public furore and street anger and popular frustration — combined and engineered with regime change agendas of regional and global powers, led to Ben Ali, Gaddafi and Mubarak’s unceremonious departure from power. But these very facts brought out the big power play trying to balance once again especially by Russia and Iran which saved the downfall of Syrian strongman and autocratic Bashar Al Assad who survived the regime change agenda for at least a decade when he was dumped by his benefactors for their own compulsions.

Has Himachal Pradesh’s sanitation drive forgotten about waste treatment?

Himachal Pradesh has demonstrated that determined efforts can lead to remarkable improvements in living standards. Its Human Development Index (HDI) ranks second in India; behind Kerala. Despite its sparse population, Himachal Pradesh achieved full electrification in the mid-1980s, and successive governments have supported social infrastructure in health, education, and tourism.

The Simla Agreement: Legacy, Challenges, and India’s Strategic Clarity in South Asia

In the complex tapestry of South Asian geopolitics, few agreements have held as much symbolic and strategic weight as the Simla Agreement of 1972. Signed in the aftermath of the 1971 Indo-Pak war—an event that not only redrew the map of the subcontinent with the birth of Bangladesh but also reshaped regional power dynamics—the Simla Agreement was envisioned as a framework for peace, coexistence, and bilateral resolution of disputes. Over five decades later, its relevance is once again under scrutiny, as Pakistan signals a suspension of the accord amidst renewed tensions.

West Asian Leaders and Organizations Denounce Terrorist Attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir

The brutal terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on 22 April 2025, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians and left many injured, has drawn widespread condemnation from across the West Asian region and the world. Leaders, ministries, and international Islamic organisations have denounced the attack and expressed deep solidarity with India, tweeting condolences and solidarity while reaffirming their commitment to the global fight against terrorism. Even the Taliban offered condolences and condemned the attacks against innocent Indian tourists who were targeted ion account of their religion.

PM Gati Shakti Data for Private Sector 2021

India's infrastructure landscape is undergoing a digital revolution, with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan at its core. Announced in October 2021, this ambitious initiative seeks to transform how infrastructure is planned and executed through a unified digital platform that brings together 44 central ministries and all states/UTs. In the Union Budget 2025, the government of India decided to distribute particular geospatial data to private sector organizations. The government made this strategic choice to democratize data which will drive public-private partnerships (PPPs) forward as well as enhance logistical effectiveness and attract investments in essential sectors.

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