Isolationism or Confrontation? Trump’s Return and China’s Response in an Unstable World
With emerging disruptions in the US and China, the impact on the rest of the world is going to be phenomenal and at times destructive.
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Trump’s Second Term: A Global Shift and Democracy’s Lessons for India
Trump’s second term will change the world for the worse, holding vital lessons on democracy for us in India, too
The New Coalition: North Korea in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
The prolonged conflict between Russia and Ukraine is showing no signs of abating.
Russia & North Korea: A Growing Military Alliance in 2024
The consequences of the three-year-old Russia-Ukraine (West) war have polarised the global landscape in unprecedented ways.
Kazan Meeting Marks Warming of India-China Relations
After four-and-half years of armed stalemate at the borders, India and China last week agreed to reduce border tensions, ushering in regional stability and strengthening cooperation among the countries of the Global South
Pitfalls of Trump’s Tariff Play: How Consumers Pay the Price
Beware, Trump consumers: Kamala has a better deal; Donald’s tariffs will hit consumers as China shifts trade via Mexico
Balancing Act: India’s Shifting Stance on Chinese Investment
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government tightened scrutiny of foreign direct investment amid security concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, largely curtailing China's economic influence. But as India aspires to become the world's third-largest economy by 2029 and a developed nation by 2047, it must grapple with balancing economic ambitions with security concerns and is beginning to cautiously accept Chinese investments in sectors such as electronics manufacturing to boost local production capabilities.