A New Yen for Change: Understanding Japan’s Currency and Implications on Geopolitics
Japan's recent emergence from a negative interest rate regime marks a new assertiveness on the part of the first post-World War 2 miracle economy
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Iran’s Missile Attack: Signaling an End to Rising Tensions?
Iran called its attack on Israel a 'defensive response' to the strike on Iran's consulate in Syria's Damascus allegedly by Tel Aviv. It was followed by a warning of a more severe attack if 'Israeli regime make(s) another mistake'
Balancing Acts of Diplomacy: India’s Crucial Role in the Iran-Israel Stand-off
The Middle East is on tenterhooks, again. A dangerous slide into an all-out war is being feared by most even as few seem capable of doing anything substantial to stem it. Nations are rationalising their actions based on their worst fears about their adversaries. And the US, the only major power still capable of significantly influencing the trends on the ground, is at a loss as it tries to stand by its long-time ally while also reassuring others who want a de-escalation. The politics of the Middle East has never been for the faint-hearted, and in this day and age when global dysfunction is at an all-time high, the region's fissures are ready to explode in unprecedented ways.
China’s Strategic Moves: Xi Jinping’s Meeting with Former Taiwan President
China’s President Xi Jinping met with Taiwan’s visiting former President Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing on April 10, 2024. This is their second meeting after they met in Singapore in November 2015, when Ma was the President of Taiwan.
From Gaza to the Gulf: How Iran-Israel Tensions Threaten Regional Stability
Anil Trigunayat Israel is quite stretched, and opening new fronts would further compromise its security, whatever the dictates of bravado and political expediency. Finally, after Eid El Fitr and the holy month of Ramadan, as expected, Iran reacted and retaliated…
From Importer to Exporter: India’s Defense Exports Witness Stellar Growth
It may not be the age of war, as Narendra Modi reminded Vladimir Putin in September 2022, but a year later, India’s defence exports have witnessed a significant surge in 2023–24 with a growth of ₹21,083 crore.
A Look Eastward: India’s Efforts to Strengthen Ties with Southeast Asia
External affairs minister S. Jaishankar’s three-nation tour to Southeast Asia last month amid an election cycle in India underscores the critical role this region plays in New Delhi’s aspiration to emerge as a critical anchor in the Indo-Pacific.