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Insights, a blog published by IMPRI.

COP28 UAE and its Implications on Climate Change

According to the United Nations, Climate Change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Due to the continuous rise in boiling temperatures, the globe is under the mesh of harmful consequences. As a result of tackling this climate crisis this year’s UN climate change conference, COP28 is being organized in Dubai which will play a pivotal opportunity and role to correct course and accelerate action to tackle the climate crisis.

Navigating Careers in Public Policy for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in India

In a dynamic and rapidly evolving socio-economic landscape, the intersection of entrepreneurship and public policy plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of a nation. As India surges forward in its developmental journey, there is an increasing need for individuals with a keen understanding of both entrepreneurial spirit and policy frameworks. For students of entrepreneurship looking to make a meaningful impact, a career in public policy offers a unique avenue for influence and change

Navigating Careers in Public Policy for Aspiring Finance Professionals in India

In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the importance of sound public policies cannot be overstated. As India positions itself as a major player on the world stage, the need for skilled individuals in crafting and implementing effective policies has become more pronounced. While public policy may seem like a domain primarily for those with a background in political science or sociology, it is equally relevant for students of accounts and finance. This article explores the burgeoning opportunities in public policy for finance enthusiasts in India and highlights the value of IMPRI online courses in shaping a successful career path.

Addressing Climate Change Challenges for Bengaluru’s Senior Citizens

The recent rains in early November were major news across all media, more so for the concerns of the World Cup Cricket match that was scheduled at the Chinnaswamy Cricket stadium in Bengaluru than for the safety and security of its citizens. Several city areas were inundated, leaving commuters stranded, homes gutted with rain and sewage waters, livelihoods on the streets of Bengaluru tossed and several helpless as they saw the rains ruin their homes, savings, belongings and more.

Critics are valuable and fair

A brief but powerful meditation on the politics of reasonableness and unreason.

IS it not reasonable to expect reasonableness in discourse?

A doctor friend set me thinking when she commented that such and such person is reasonable. In TV debates, after a critical comment, the anchor often asks the panelist, is there one thing that the policy maker has done right? In heated conversations, often it is said: be balanced— which is similar to saying be reasonable.

Balancing Perspectives: Understanding China’s Diplomatic Strategies in a Global Arena

If recent diplomatic activities are to be believed, China is bouncing back from the wilderness as more and more major actors on the world stage try to reset their engagement with Beijing. It has been a disastrous few years for Chinese diplomacy and most of it has been of its own making. The arrogance displayed at the strategic level, coupled with its ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy of recent times, almost destroyed the narrative of China’s peaceful rise. As Chinese President Xi Jinping centralized power and shunned the sagacity of his predecessors on playing it lightly on the global stage, he emerged in much of the world as a global villain, even beating his close follower, the North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-un.

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