A Fresh Chapter for India and Germany
India and Germany embark on a path of cooperation leading with trade and security
Category International Relations and Strategic Studies
The New Coalition: North Korea in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
The prolonged conflict between Russia and Ukraine is showing no signs of abating.
Election 2024: A Battle for America’s Democratic Soul
Harsh V. Pant In a symbolic move, Kamala Harris took the stage at the same place where Donald Trump told his supporters on January 6, 2021, to “fight like hell,” shortly before they ransacked the US Capitol. She made her…
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.
BRICS Rising: A Global South Perspective on Equality, Justice, and Unity
At its 16th Summit in Kazan, what began as an economic grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) in Yekaterinburg, Russia 15 years ago, reached a significant turning point.