Posts From Devesh Rasgotra
Modi’s economic reforms fail to address structural issues
In this debate series, GRI asked whether Narendra Modi and his policies can fix India’s economy. Devesh Rasgotra presents why Modi’s efforts are likely to fail to address fundamental problems, given
Modi’s “Make in India” campaign a step in the right direction
Narendra’s Modi’s “Make in India” campaign is only one half of what is needed to make India a manufacturing powerhouse “Make in India” is an initiative by the Indian government
Trouble in paradise for Barbados?
The underperformance of the economy of Barbados has posed questions about the country’s overall growth prospects. The geographical beauty of Barbados is underpinned by a relatively incorrupt and politically stable
Haiti’s gold problem
Haiti’s hidden gold may hold the key to alleviating its socio-economic issues; however this will be dependent on political stability and the absence of crony capitalism. Haiti is the poorest
India and China vie for the Maldives
China’s increased engagement with the Maldives has fed into New Delhi’s concerns over China’s rising profile in the Indian Ocean. They say that there are three sides to every story;
India’s tolerance for intolerance
Amid reports of increased discrimination, India must confront this issue rather than shy away from it. Intolerance is not a new phenomenon within India. Neither are religious discrimination, religious extremism or
Papua New Guinea is falling short of its potential
Falling commodity prices alongside poor political governance have meant that Papa New Guinea, rich in natural resources, is seemingly not fulfilling its potential. Papua New Guinea is one of the
Challenges facing Nepal’s new Prime Minister
Amid the fallout from a new constitution which has resulted in protests, a fuel crisis, and increased interference from its neighbour India, Nepal’s new Prime Minister KP Oli has entered
