Modi-Trump Bonhomie Falls Short Amid Immigration Controversy
Now Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to meet US president Donald Trump in the US. What could come out of it?
Category International Relations and Strategic Studies
Indo-Pacific Pledge: Forging Unwavering Partnerships
Under the new Trump administration, the Indo-Pacific is likely to regain prominence but with a sharper focus on hard power dynamics
Quad Under Trump 2.0: A Renewed Focus on Indo-Pacific Security
The Quad foreign ministers met shortly after Donald Trump took office at the White House. This ministerial meeting was also the first engagement of the United States (US)’ new secretary of state, Marco Rubio. While speculations were rife about the future of Quad after Trump won the polls earlier last year, the prompt meeting of Quad foreign ministers suggests the grouping is likely to remain a key priority for Trump.
Trump’s Second Presidency: A Blueprint for Disorder, Not Greatness
US President Donald Trump is acting with great haste. Steep tariffs on its close trade partners have been announced. His Secretary of State is in Panama to discuss the Panama Canal issue. PM Netanyahu is summoned to the White House.
Elon Musk has got access to Treasury department’s data to start downsizing the government. Changes in the Justice department, intelligence agencies and FBI have been made. There is a rapid shake up within the US government and in global trade in less than 15 days of Trump taking over the Presidency.
Trump’s Rise: Triumph or Mirage
His triumphalist posturing is not without challenge. Some in fact say that his political project is more fragile than his supporters or the demoralized opposition realise. A counter fight is on. From within America, and from without
Border Settlement: A Fragile Truce Amidst Distrust
With Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri scheduled to visit Beijing soon, the full circle of high-level interactions between leaders and officials of India and China would be complete. This raises the question whether normalisation of bilateral relations has commenced after the bloody clash of troops at Galwan in June 2020. As both countries mark 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations, the pattern indicates improvement in high-level political and official relations sans robust ties in various fields.
The Return of Trump: Shifting from Pax Americana to a New Global Order
Trump’s rhetoric is powerful, for those who fail to see how hollow it is; he will erode American greatness, and damage the rest of the world as well