Samir Bhattacharya

Samir Bhattacharya is an Associate Fellow at ORF where he works on geopolitics with particular reference to Africa in the changing global order.

He has a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Auvergne, France and he is currently pursuing his doctoral study at Jawaharlal Nehru University. He is particularly interested in China-Africa Relations, History and evolution of democracy in Africa, and various Conflicts and Conflict Management in Africa.

Here’s why Russia’s BRICS presidency is at a critical crossroads Opinion
At the Kazan summit, the expansion debate takes center stage amid growing interest from developing nations seeking alternatives to the Western-dominated international system
Oct 22, 2024 02:25
Two world giants are vying to control this vital resource ANALYSIS
New Delhi is eyeing Africa for critical minerals that are instrumental in shaping the nation’s energy transition, as well as establishing it as a leading power in the Global South
Sep 26, 2024 12:07
Will India join the US-China tug-of-war? Opinion
As the tussle between Beijing and Manila over the vital trade corridor intensifies, New Delhi remains vigilant
May 15, 2024 03:49
Shunned by the West, this African country has found a new friend – and it’s not China Opinion
In its bid to dodge the American economic bullet, Uganda is seeking new strategic and trade partnerships beyond Beijing. In India, it may see one such opportunity
Apr 17, 2024 15:59
How the Global South is rediscovering centuries of shared history to challenge Western domination Opinion
India’s engagement with Africa, backed by the common legacy of a colonial past, aims to create a true multipolar world
Dec 23, 2023 05:14

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