Articles by Prabhash Ranjan
Delhi’s changing stance on trade-labour linkages
India, through the IPEF, has accepted global law allowing other countries to review its labour law compliance as part of international economic agreements
Published on Sep 23, 2024 09:03 PM IST
If Dhaka wants Delhi to extradite Hasina
Bangladesh may read the law in its favour, but the call on the former Bangladesh PM’s extradition will have to be a political decision
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 08:43 AM IST
ICJ ruling on Israel should spur a rethink in the West
This case adds to the already momentous pressure on Israel to comply with its international law obligations.
Published on Jul 31, 2024 08:42 PM IST
India must engage closely with global legal systems
As a nation that seeks to shape international affairs, India should engage closely with specific international law developments based on its national interests.
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 02:20 AM IST
The West must pause selling arms to Israel
Despite the ICJ’s orders, the ground situation in Gaza hasn’t improved materially.
Published on May 20, 2024 08:44 PM IST
Reading the fine print of India-EFTA trade deal
Does the FTA obligate the EFTA countries to invest $100 billion in India in 15 years? Not really.
Published on Mar 28, 2024 10:00 PM IST
Delhi must be prepared to counter Beijing’s lawfare
India must develop its own lawfare strategy using domestic and international legal instruments
Published on Feb 21, 2024 10:05 PM IST
Budget focus on BITs is good for the Indian economy
BITs and ISDS are significant because they constitute an integral part of the international legal infrastructure regulating the global economy.
Published on Feb 05, 2024 09:50 PM IST
Between capital and State: The model BIT
An investment treaty with countries like the UK will further boost the confidence of foreign investors and attract even higher levels of investments to India
Published on Nov 07, 2023 10:41 PM IST
On Khalistan, Canada has ignored global law
Instead of accusing India, Canada should look within and examine its record of compliance with international law towards India.
Published on Oct 05, 2023 09:56 PM IST
Arbitration law needs to tackle a key concern
The arbitration law has undergone repeated amendments with only one aim — making India the hub of international arbitration.
Published on Jul 31, 2023 10:29 PM IST
Bimstec can anchor a new regional economic order
Bimstec has emerged as a critical instrument of regional cooperation linking five South Asian countries, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Published on Jun 19, 2023 09:47 PM IST
Bridge the gap with EU, UK on taxation issues
Can India convince the EU and the UK for a complete carve-out for all kinds of taxation measures from the purview of the investment treaty or FTA?
Updated on May 15, 2023 07:43 PM IST
India must claim damages for attacks on embassies
The failure to provide protection to Indian missions does not automatically mean that New Delhi ought to be compensated for the damages to the property or for the injuries to its employees. It is, however, open to India to make claims with respective countries for existing and future incidents
Updated on Mar 27, 2023 08:59 PM IST
ICC’s warrant against Putin for Ukraine war is a significant move
Only time will show how effective this move is, but for now, the people of Ukraine, who are the victims of Russia’s illegal war, have received an important boost
Updated on Mar 20, 2023 06:47 PM IST
Prabhash Ranjan and Aman Kumar
Why only appoint judges as arbitrators?
The government needs to pay heed to the advice of CJI Chandrachud by creating a diverse pool of Indian arbitrators for ITA comprising judges, lawyers, and academicians
Updated on Mar 13, 2023 07:01 PM IST
Challenges await India in decarbonising its economy
Given global developments, this objective of decarbonising the economy may face certain challenges under international investment law, which Indian policymakers need to be alert about.
Updated on Jan 30, 2023 08:36 AM IST
How the West weakens rules-based global order
Powerful countries continue to sacrifice international law at the altar of political expediency. They actively quote international law to judge the actions of their adversaries but disregard it to support their unlawful actions and those of allies
Updated on Dec 21, 2022 07:11 PM IST
Prabhash Ranjan and Aman Kumar
Investment protection is a must in India-UK FTA
The India-UK investment relationship is no more a one-way street. In 2020, the stock of foreign direct investment from India in the UK was £10.6 billion as against £14.9 billion from the UK in India
Updated on Oct 31, 2022 06:35 PM IST
Use international law to bolster national security
India should use international law as a weapon for national security, also known as lawfare, to put pressure on Pakistan to comply with its international trade treaty obligations.
Published on Sep 06, 2022 10:11 PM IST
Rohingya row shows why we need a national refugee law
India needs legislation, consistent with the international refugee law principles such as non-refoulement that governs refugees
Published on Aug 22, 2022 09:37 PM IST
Amend the Patents Act to execute TRIPS waiver
These amendments to the Patents Act will have the following advantages. First, it will demonstrate India’s resolve to help the developing world fight the pandemic. Second, it will cement India’s position as a leader of the developing world
Updated on Jun 26, 2022 08:34 PM IST
Prabhash Ranjan and Praharsh Gour
Will WTO rise from an ‘institutional zombie’?
Several contentious issues are on the table and the jury is still out on whether just and equitable tangible outcomes will be achieved.
Published on Jun 16, 2022 03:25 AM IST
India-EU investment treaty: Remove hurdles
An India-EU investment treaty will not only bring benefits to both sides but also demonstrate the combined will towards strengthening a rules-based international order
Updated on May 09, 2022 07:54 PM IST
To reach full potential of trade pacts, accept investment protection
Stung by several international claims under BITs, India is like a cat who, after sitting on a hot stove, refuses to sit even on a cold stove
Updated on Apr 04, 2022 08:09 PM IST
In war-torn Ukraine, has international law failed us once again?
The so-called weakness of international law is a tale of the feebleness of global institutions and countries mandated to implement the law.
Published on Mar 02, 2022 07:28 PM IST
A non-protectionist trade policy is what India needs
It should include pro-market reforms, not pro-business reforms that are reminiscent of India’s “stigmatised capitalism”
Published on Feb 25, 2022 06:47 PM IST
India’s poor compliance with investment awards
The decision of the Canadian court sullies India’s reputation globally as an attractive investment destination and spooks foreign investors
Updated on Jan 12, 2022 07:39 PM IST
Prabhash Ranjan
The crisis in SAU is a symbol of the crisis of SAARC
The future of SAARC and specialised bodies such as SAU is directly proportional to India’s political interest. Notwithstanding Pakistan’s recalcitrant attitude, SAARC serves India’s interests
Updated on Dec 04, 2021 10:19 PM IST
Prabhash Ranjan
For vaccine equity, the TRIPS waiver is crucial
The EU’s effort to protect the IP standards of pharma corporations signals the triumph of corporate profits over the health of the poor
Updated on Nov 11, 2021 05:20 PM IST
Prabhash Ranjan and Sakshi Ranjan
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