Issue Briefs

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Cross-National Perspectives on Indigenous Technical Knowledge and Sustainable Agriculture in the Agro-Ecologies of India and Japan

By Mohan Raj and Sakthivel | Published: 16-Sep-25

As climate change strains agriculture, India and Japan turn to Indigenous Technical Knowledge for solutions. This study compares practices like Panchagavya and Satoyama to identify lessons for sustainable farming and bilateral cooperation.

Sustainability & Urbanization
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Career Mobility and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Early-Career Indian Professionals in Japan: Migration Pathways and Workplace Integration

By Ramjan Ali | Published: 16-Sep-25

Japan needs skilled talent; India has it. This research explores how early-career Indians navigate migration hurdles and workplace integration, offering practical guidance for smoother transitions.

Business & Economics
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Defence Technology and Arms Collaboration: A New Frontier in India–Japan Relations

By Soumya Ranjan Gahir | Published: 16-Sep-25

Beyond maritime security, India and Japan are embedding defence ties in labs and production lines. This study examines joint projects like the US-2 aircraft and robotics R&D, framing techno-diplomacy as the next pillar of bilateral strategy.

Politics & International Relations
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Bridging Traditions and Sustainability: A Comparative Study of Religious Tourism Development in Katra (India) and Kyoto (Japan)

By Srijon Kumar Saikia and Dr. Deep Jyoti Gurung | Published: 16-Sep-25

How can pilgrimage towns balance faith and sustainability? This study compares Katra and Kyoto, showing how governance, community participation, and carbon neutrality offer lessons for managing religious tourism in Asia.

Society & Culture
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Renegotiating India-Japan Trade Agreement: A CGE-Based Assessment

By Himanshu Jaiswal | Published: 16-Sep-25

Stagnant exports and sectoral exclusions limit CEPA’s impact. Using GTAP simulations, this paper shows how selective liberalization can revive India–Japan trade, boost manufacturing jobs, and strengthen industrial competitiveness.

Politics & International Relations
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