High in optics and but low in content, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s visit to China this week sends signals of balancing India. For the past decade, China has been upping the ante in Kathmandu with close political tie-ups between the communist parties, promises for infrastructure projects, trade, tourism and others.
India has been a dialogue partner of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) since 1992.
Expecting a hardline posture from Trump, China is making tactical adjustments with major powers in Asia
Whether it is Trump’s diktat to Bibi to finish the job before re-entering the White House or Biden-Blinken persistence that finally paid off—the fact is that peace should always be a more desirable enterprise than starting a factory of war
This election did more than simply return Trump to office; it also gave the Republican Party control over both chambers of Congress, completing a “trifecta” of control across the executive and legislative branches. With this majority, Trump has moved quickly to form his cabinet, signalling his commitment to an assertive, and in some ways, radical policy direction. His cabinet picks have both reassured his base and stirred fresh controversy among Democrats and even some Republicans.
India’s trade deficit is a result of income-sensitive key exports, weak global demand and an inefficient manufacturing ecosystem
The Ukrainian incursion and occupation of Kursk has compelled Russia to turn to North Korea for troops who have been deployed and are now fighting alongside Russian forces to retake the region.