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Prabhash Ranjan

Prabhash Ranjan

The Hindu

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Need a stronger WTO to fight Trump’s trade pivot

In the 1960s and 70s, post-colonial States — India playing a paramount role — launched an ideological movement known as the New International...

24.03.2026 40

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India-US trade deal and international law

09.02.2026 70

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Washington’s blinkered view of international trade

21.01.2026 40

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Roadmap for customs reform in the FTA era

After a hiatus of a few years, India began signing FTAs from 2020 onward. In the last five years, India has inked numerous FTAs with prominent...

30.12.2025 20

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The new normal in global trade disputes — and India’s stake in it

15.12.2025 20

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Why Delhi can refuse to extradite Sheikh Hasina

Authoritarian rulers should be held accountable. But, under no circumstances should the principles of due process and human rights be compromised in...

22.11.2025 20

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How international law sees the Taliban regime

Realist geopolitical considerations aside, what is the international law on government recognition that should inform India’s actions?

28.10.2025 30

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In Novartis patent case, India has a BIT of cover

The Novartis case demonstrates that States need not worry about ISDS claims if they act in a non-arbitrary and non-discriminatory manner

23.09.2025 30

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Resisting the coercive new global trade order

One must understand the relationship between imperialism and international law. The former is viewed as historical, while the latter is promoted as...

16.08.2025 60

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Tariffs as a tool to extort, and slight India’s sovereignty

While the US is undoubtedly a significant strategic partner for India, New Delhi should send a clear message that it cannot be taken for granted.

02.08.2025 50

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India-UK FTA: A bold pathway to closer trade ties

It addresses India’s concern on weaponisation of environmental and labour standards for disguised protectionism.

27.07.2025 40

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Interpreting the right of nations to self-defence

The US had many alternatives available to address the nuclear threat, and bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities was not the last chance to prevent a...

26.06.2025 40

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India-UK FTA could be a template for other deals

India’s understanding with the UK on the latter’s carbon tax on heavy-emission-footprint imports could become a template for its talks with the...

09.05.2025 30

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