Global Stability and Institutional Integrity: A February 2026 Intelligence Briefing

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Global Stability and Institutional Integrity: A February 2026 Intelligence Briefing The intelligence landscape of 2026 is characterized by a convergence of domestic institutional decay and the rapid acceleration of technological power. From the “smokescreen” of Indian electoral opacity to the “brutal” acknowledgments of state violence in Iran, the failure of domestic integrity is necessitating a move toward international accountability. By Rakesh …

The Smokescreen 2026: Voting Without Verification and the Collapse of Electoral Accountability in India

Smokescreen Report. AI-generated representational image of men and women standing outside a polling booth to vote in an Indian election. Photo: RMN News Service

The Smokescreen 2026: Voting Without Verification and the Collapse of Electoral Accountability in India Democracy does not die only through coups or emergency declarations. It can also die quietly—through procedures that look lawful, elections that look competitive, and institutions that look independent, while collectively ensuring that outcomes are never meaningfully questioned. By Rakesh Raman New Delhi | January 26, 2026 India …

India’s Corruption Crisis: A Systemic Ecosystem of Decay and Democratic Backsliding

India Corruption Research Report 2025

India’s Corruption Crisis: A Systemic Ecosystem of Decay and Democratic Backsliding The core objective of ICRR remains unchanged: to reveal the structures that enable corruption, describe how they harm public welfare, and highlight the urgent need for systemic reforms. By Rakesh Raman New Delhi | December 17, 2025 The India Corruption Research Report 2025 (ICRR 2025) is released at a moment …

Strategic Analysis of Democratic and Economic Challenges in India

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Strategic Analysis of Democratic and Economic Challenges in India An October 2025 Snapshot This web of interconnected issues risks creating systemic paralysis, where the state’s capacity to address any single major challenge is crippled by compounding failures in other essential domains. By Rakesh Raman New Delhi | October 19, 2025 1.0 The Crisis in Governance and Democratic Institutions Robust democratic institutions …

RMN Foundation Publishes Three Landmark Research Reports on Democracy, Judiciary, and Education

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RMN Foundation Publishes Three Landmark Research Reports on Democracy, Judiciary, and Education Each report is archived on Zenodo, developed under the European OpenAIRE program and operated by CERN, providing a permanent DOI-based citation. They are also available on Academia.edu for broader global access and research collaboration. 🗓️ RMN Foundation Reseach Desk New Delhi, October 15, 2025 RMN Foundation has released three …

India Judicial Research Report 2025 Highlights Denial of Access to Justice and Institutional Corruption

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India Judicial Research Report 2025 Highlights Denial of Access to Justice and Institutional Corruption To ensure open access and academic traceability, the India Judicial Research Report 2025 has been archived on Zenodo, a global research repository developed under the European OpenAIRE program and operated by CERN. New Delhi, October 11, 2025 — The latest India Judicial Research Report 2025 (IJRR …