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Addressing policy challenges facing the United States, India, and their partners in a rapidly changing world. Overseas affiliate of @orfonline.

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Last week, we hosted an #energy breakfast on building resilient #energy infrastructure systems and how they can withstand disruption, continue providing critical services, and recover quickly when failures occur.

Some key takeaways 👇

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⚖️ Energy resilience is linked to economic development, climate justice, and community well-being.

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AI is changing how education can be delivered, while Industry 4.0 is changing what students and workers need to learn.

But can education systems in the Global South prepare learners for both?

Our latest essay in the fourth edition of ORF Global Quarterly, Building the AI Bridge from Classrooms to the Labour Market, looks at how education systems can build adaptable skills that lead to productive employment: https://t.co/C21GPFXeNR

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Last week, our Founder & CEO @GauravSeth93 joined an exclusive @orfonline roundtable on new opportunities in India’s startup ecosystem.

He was also invited to be on a panel discussion that focused on a specific question: “India and the U.S. have a long record of joint space science and technology work, but what should the next chapter look like?”

The discussion looked at where academic labs, not-for-profits, and national laboratories could work together on frontier areas such as next-generation satellites, advanced propulsion, AI in space missions, in-space manufacturing, and advanced materials and electronics.

From our side, the view is simple. The most useful partnerships are the ones that help both countries build real, lasting capability, not just more hardware in orbit. That means shared research, access to flight heritage, and a startup ecosystem that can turn lab breakthroughs into systems that fly.

Thank you to @ORFAmerica and @UCF's India Center for hosting this conversation.

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@orfonline and @ORFAmerica are delighted to announce the third edition of #RaisinaTokyo, hosted in partnership with @MEAIndia, JBIC, and Keizai Doyukai.

Held on the sidelines of the upcoming India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministers’ 2+2 Dialogue, this year’s conversations will explore the changing contours of the regional architecture, global trade and investment, defence and deterrence, frontier technologies, energy transitions and climate action.

🗓️ 18-19th November | 📍Tokyo
By Invitation Only

Find out more here: https://t.co/3LBJxSWv3r

#RaisinaTokyo2026

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How can electoral authorities guarantee fair competition when private companies control the channels through which campaigns reach voters?

Andre Nicola and @ArkaljiCaroline explain how Brazil's 2026 presidential election exposed challenges with social media enforcement: https://t.co/QTfd10Og77

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💼 The United States is becoming a harder market for skilled talent to enter — especially for Indians.

As visa rules continue to tighten, @soumyabh_swears examines how U.S.-India high-skill labor mobility is shifting: https://t.co/zMZyA7UIWS

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Cities will absorb two-thirds of global population growth up to 2050, with Asia and Africa at the center of the next urban transition.

But can they build the authority and finance to adapt before inequality becomes entrenched?

Our latest essay in the fourth edition of ORF Global Quarterly, Governing the Southern Urban Century, examines what it will take to turn institutional innovation into durable public capability: https://t.co/yubgdi9Tij

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This afternoon, we hosted a discussion on the future of Israel's partnerships with India and the United States with @AmiadCohen. Some 📸:

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@PlataformaCIPO @Dr_PiyushVerma @medhaprasanna @ArkaljiCaroline ‼️ TIME CHANGE ‼️

This event is now from 16:45-17:45 PM Local Time.

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🌍 Join @ORFAmerica in Antalya for #COP31!

Our Energy and Climate Program will be hosting conversations on clean #energy, resilient manufacturing, and #decarbonization efforts.

You must have Blue Zone Access to attend — register below 👇

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🔌 South–South Partnerships on Clean Energy and Digital Infrastructure with @PlataformaCIPO

🗓️ Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 10:00 AM
📍 Climate Cooperation Lounge, Delegation Office 32 (DO-32) Blue Zone, COP31
🔗: https://t.co/2WE01SCUIl

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Climate hazards and conflict are reshaping how and where people move across the Global South.

As these pressures converge, can policy keep pace?

Our latest essay in the fourth edition of ORF Global Quarterly, Framing an Effective Policy Response to South-South Migration, explores how countries can protect people on the move: https://t.co/C8qzLvDVkJ

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🏏 The #LA28 Olympic Games will mark #cricket's return to the Olympics after 128 years, opening opportunities for U.S.-India sports diplomacy.

@TarukaSrivastav explains why advancing a U.S.-India sports partnership is crucial in the lead-up to the Games: https://t.co/A03A4AFlWF

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🌱 Clean Trade and the Global South in an Age of Carbon Borders

🗓️ Friday, Nov. 13 | 10:15 AM
📍 Ethiopia Pavilion
🔗: https://t.co/lHMAePzG0r

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☀️ Trusted Supply Chains for the Next Terawatt: Building Resilient and Diversified Solar Manufacturing with @isolaralliance

🗓️ Thursday, Nov. 12 | 16:15 PM
📍 The Solar Hub (International Solar Alliance Pavilion)
🔗: https://t.co/Z3ZLnseSAs