Observer Research Foundation

Observer Research Foundation

Founded in 1990, ORF aims to guide and support policy discussions with the goal of creating a robust and prosperous India within a just and fair global context. The organization plays a crucial role in uncovering and communicating India's perspectives, ensuring that Indian voices and ideas are present in global conversations. ORF delivers unbiased and independent analysis on various topics, including security, strategy, economy, development, energy, resources, and global governance, catering to a wide range of decision-makers such as governments, businesses, academic institutions, and civil society. ORF is dedicated to conducting comprehensive research, creating inclusive platforms, and nurturing the next generation of thought leaders.

National
Bengali / Bangla, English, Hindi, Marathi
Research Company/Group

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority
66
Ranking

Global

#91045

India

#8335

Law and Government/National Security

#30

Traffic sources
Monthly visitors

Articles

  • 2 weeks ago | orfonline.org | Samir Bhattacharya

    The Nigeria-South Africa minerals pact charts a new course for African-led industrialisation, regional integration, and strategic control over the continent’s natural resourcesImage Source: Getty In a landmark move poised to reshape the African mining landscape, Nigeria and South Africa have entered a mining cooperation agreement.

  • 3 weeks ago | orfonline.org | Suchet Vir Singh

    The India–Pakistan aerial clash marked South Asia’s first major drone war—a sign of what's to come. Image Source: Getty Filling the night sky with attack drones—last week’s turbocharged aerial conflict between India and Pakistan marked the first instance of heightened drone warfare in South Asia. The hostilities that transpired between 6–10 May 2025—a result of the terror attacks in Pahalgam—signified the looming centrality of air power in future India-Pakistan battles.

  • 1 month ago | orfonline.org | Samir Bhattacharya

    While US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are resetting the global trading order, Africa is recalibrating its alliance with the West to move closer to Russia. In recent years, the Sahel region experienced deterioration in the security situation caused by the dwindling presence of the US and France. Capitalising in this shift, Russia has expanded its influence with the countries in the Sahel – the vast expanse south of the Sahara Desert.

  • 1 month ago | orfonline.org | Mandeep Rai

    Image Source: Getty As leading nations in the final frontier, India and the United States (US) share a legacy of space collaboration since the formation of the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) in 1962, when India launched its first sounding rockets from Thumba with US support.

  • 1 month ago | orfonline.org | Samir Bhattacharya

    Image Source: Getty The fear of another regional war seems to be looming over the Horn of Africa, backed by a surreal sense of déjà vu in how things unfold. Back in November 2020, a war broke out between the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) and a coalition of rebel groups led by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). This war continued for nearly two years, taking the lives of 600,000 people and leaving another 900,000 Ethiopians displaced.

Contact details

Address

123 Example Street

City, Country 12345

Phone

+1 (555) 123-4567

Email Patterns

Contact Forms

Contact Form

Socials

Try JournoFinder For Free

Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.

Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →

Traffic locations