As His Holiness & Tibet.Net reaffirm #DalaiLama institution’s continuation, it’s time to revisit the succession’s geopolitical stakes. Our ISDP–Organisation for Research on China & Asia (ORCA) Special Issue (eds. Jagannath Panda, 潘杰根 | Ph.D. Eerishika Pankaj ) is vital recommended reading! 🔗:orcasia.org/article/117/th…

🚨 I write for Global Taiwan Inst. on "Lessons for India: How Taiwan Handles Chinese Aggression" arguing that Taiwan’s layered responses to cognitive warfare offers critical lessons for India as it faces similar gray zone coercion from both 🇨🇳 and🇵🇰 . 👉 globaltaiwan.org/2025/07/lesson…

“The main problem isn’t the Myanmar junta’s fake elections — it’s that their false narrative now dominates diplomatic and policy circles” ~ Igor Blazevic #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar

'For India and China, 2025 is a year of managed contestations, not breakthrough in ties' Eerishika Pankaj Eerishika Pankaj, Director of the Organisation for Research on China and Asia, writes #ThePrintOpinion theprint.in/opinion/india-…

🎙28th Episode of The ORCA Files presents the fifth episode of “Unfiltered Diplo-Speak” -a new sub-vertical featuring retired ambassadors. In this episode, Organisation for Research on China & Asia (ORCA)’s RA, Trishala SK hosts Dr Mohan Kumar for an discussion on tariffs, great power rivalry, and the future of

📢Organisation for Research on China & Asia (ORCA)'s Global Conference on New Sinology (GCNS) is BACK for its third edition! 🗓23rd & 24th Sept 2025 📍IIC, New Delhi The theme for #GCNS25 is “China’s ‘Dream’ for a New Mandate of Power”. 🔗 Explore our newly redesigned site: orcasia.org/pages/gcns2025

As Russia’s influence in Central Asia wanes India & China are stepping into the vacuum. Rahul Karan Reddy from Organisation for Research on China & Asia (ORCA) explores how institutional design, infrastructure diplomacy & issue-based cooperation are shaping this emerging contest for influence blogs.soas.ac.uk/china-institut…

1/ Presented my paper “Deconstructing Political Narratives in India” #IPSA2025 World Congress in Seoul, South Korea on a panel examining electoral discourse and democratic practice. Appreciate the generous feedback from discussants who pushed the work in meaningful directions.

For Organisation for Research on China & Asia (ORCA)'s latest op-ed, Rahul Karan Reddy assesses PM #Albanese’s visit to 🇨🇳 as a pivotal reset in in 🇦🇺-🇨🇳ties. While 🇦🇺sought #stability, 🇨🇳remained firm on #security and human rights and walked away with clear strategic advantages. 🔗orcasia.org/article/1278/t…

Given the new complexities and necessities, both #India and the #Maldives are employing pragmatism, emphasising on quality, and non-partisanship to shape their ties. 1/3 or-f.org/34882

For Organisation for Research on China & Asia (ORCA)'s latest op-ed, Ophelia Yumlembam examines 🇨🇳's #neutral rhetoric on 🇲🇲 masks a far more #strategic posture. While 🇨🇳 publicly espouses a stance of non-interference, its actions on the ground point to a more #strategically driven #engagement. 🔗orcasia.org/article/1282/n…

An insightful article from the very talented Ophelia Yumlembam !! Best wishes 😊

What is different with this state visit? - keeping acquaintances close, and friends closer. Narendra Modi meets Mohamed Nasheed, key figs from MDP Secretariat, and MPs/ leaders of other parties Maldives National Party Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, MP JP Secretariat A lesson learnt. Towards resilient

🚨 We are delighted to welcome Dr. Yu Hong from East Asian Institute (EAI) at Organisation for Research on China & Asia (ORCA)'s #GCNS25! To join us this September in Delhi, follow below for updates: 🔗orcasia.org/pages/gcns2025

For Organisation for Research on China & Asia (ORCA)'s latest op-ed, Trishala SK examines the structural contradictions in China’s #health insurance system. Behind 95% enrolment rates lie deep inequalities shaped by #hukou, labour precarity, and #demographic strain. 🔗orcasia.org/article/1290/s…

For Organisation for Research on China & Asia (ORCA)'s latest Op-Ed Rahul Karan Reddy & Ratish Mehta analyse the drivers and implications of #China's announcement to build the Medong county dam on the #Brahmaputra/Yarlung Tsangpo river. Full Article ➡️ orcasia.org/article/1297/p…

A delegation from Organisation for Research on China & Asia (ORCA) visited #Kathmandu, Nepal, for two closed-door roundtables with AIDIA and NIICE, Nepal, focusing on trans-Himalayan security through geo-economic and geo-political perspectives. For further details, visit⬇️ orcasia.org/pages/events

📢 Call for Conference Coordinators! Are you passionate about China studies and have a knack for event management and logistics? Organisation for Research on China & Asia (ORCA) is seeking skilled Conference Coordinators for ORCA's Global Conference on New Sinology, ORCA's 3rd Global Conference on New Sinology in #NewDelhi. Join us in planning

🚨 In-person Paid Internship Alert! The Organisation for Research on China & Asia (ORCA) is seeking Interns to support research & operations. Ideal for those interested in international affairs, research, and admin coordination. 📍 Noida, Delhi NCR | Full-Time | Min. 3 months Apply here: forms.gle/4YvJE4Zf2k68BL…

US tariffs are heating up — India’s response isn’t to choose sides, but to play the long game. Thrilled to launch my weekly column The Tribune, #TheChinaTribune, with a look at why PM Modi’s #SCO trip signals autonomy, not alignment. 🔗:tribuneindia.com/news/china/cau… 1/🧵