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As US-China trade war escalates, is there an opportunity for India?
As the war escalates, Trump is unlikely to expand tariffs with other nations, and will force US companies to ditch China, thereby isolating it. For its neighbours, mainly Vietnam, Cambodia and India, it is an opportunity not to be missed
How Trump’s tariff war exposes America’s economic fault lines
In slapping tariffs on more than 180 nations, Donald Trump didn’t consider the high risk of fuelling inflation
Why DRDO testing ‘Star Wars’ laser weapons is a defining moment for India’s defence
The success has put India in the exclusive and limited club of nations possessing high-power Laser-Directed Energy Weapon systems
Why Trump can’t conduct his diplomacy like a real estate tzar
There is no one-size-fits-all in deal making. This basic principle has escaped Donald Trump even as he transited from business to the pinnacle of global political power
Trump versus Harvard: Global implications of America’s higher education crisis
The real danger is not ideological bias in the classroom but the strategic decay of institutions that once gave the U.S. its edge in shaping what the world believes to be real, rational, and right. This is a war over the command of ideas
Lesson that India’s ‘blockade’ of Bangladesh has for the region
Possibly, Dhaka did not expect New Delhi to react in such a strong way and stop the transit facility, but the India-baiters of the time have had their day, which has elongated this far, by years and decades
How positive signals in US-Iran nuclear talks spark hope for peace
The most significant US-Iran meeting since Trump pulled the US out of the Iran nuclear deal of 2015 has been about format and scope; the two sides would soon need to delve into technical negotiations, and that’s the hard part of talks
Cycle of instability: Unpacking South Korea's turbulent politics
South Korea finds itself in turmoil, facing a power vacuum at the highest level at an especially fraught moment, driven by several factors, including Trump’s tariff tsunami and a shaky economy
How Trumpism compels Europe towards strategic autonomy
The possibility of Trumpism having a longer life than the Trump 2.0 administration would compel Europe to work towards strategic autonomy
Ambedkar wasn’t just a Dalit leader; he was Bharat’s civilisational warrior
When alive, he was kept on the margins of mainstream politics. And post-demise, there was a grand Neruvian design to confine him to being the leader of Dalits and untouchables
World plastic crisis: Awareness and circular economy can save the day
Achieving near-total plastic circularity is not only feasible, it is the most cost-effective and humane path forward in a global economy increasingly shaped by resource constraints and planetary boundaries
Why Kathua is becoming terror centre of J&K
After India’s success in countering terrorism in the Kashmir Valley, Kathua is being focused deliberately by Pakistan-backed proxy elements because of a blend of geography, security asymmetries, and strategic signalling
Moirang Liberation Day: When INA hoisted Indian flag for first time on India’s mainland
The British left India in a hurry because of Subhash Bose’s influence and the Indian National Army, and in this journey of independence, Moirang has earned its right to be counted as a historic place
India can’t be a silent spectator to the growing Bangladesh-China-Pakistan nexus
India needs to employ all its elements of national power to dissuade Bangladesh from becoming a Chinese pawn or another Pakistan
Karnataka’s hidden Bahubali
The massive but obscure sculpture of Bahubali at Arethippur dates to the 9th century CE period, making it much older than the more famous one at Shravanabelagola
Why India needs robust space warfare capabilities
While the US and China compete for space superiority, India, with its tenuous relations with China, cannot ignore its growing space and counterspace threat
How trade war with China will hurt the US more
China is diversifying its alliances and lowering its reliance on US markets, as evidenced by recent actions such as increasing subsidies for domestic tech giants like Huawei and negotiating trade agreements with ASEAN countries
US-China trade war: How India can turn crisis into opportunity
The escalation of the trade tensions between the US and China could bring significant gains to some sectors of India. The reduced reliance of US companies on Chinese goods makes India an attractive alternative
Afghan refugee crisis: Reckoning of Pakistan’s duplicitous foreign policy
The Afghan refugee crisis is not just a humanitarian tragedy—it’s a mirror reflecting Pakistan’s duplicity. Islamabad preaches unity for the Ummah but abandons Afghan Muslims to Taliban peril
How Sri Lanka has emerged as India's strategic anchor in a turbulent subcontinent
Sri Lanka acts as a buffer in countering Chinese strategic encirclement through the Belt and Road Initiative and port developments. As an active member of regional platforms like BIMSTEC and the Indian Ocean Rim Association, Colombo plays a key role in regional cooperation
China: How corruption has become endemic to Xi’s red aristocracy
The US Office of the Director of National Intelligence's report suggests that President Xi's anti-corruption campaign reinforces a narrative that prioritises party loyalty over genuine reform
How US-China trade war has a silver lining for India
Despite challenges, India has a unique chance to become a manufacturing giant and a stabilising force in a broken trade environment as worldwide supply chains reset
Operation Al Aqsa Flood has permanently destroyed the prospects of any Palestinian state: Prof Max Abrahms
“Syria is now a geopolitical battleground between Türkiye and Israel, and neither has any real respect for Syrian sovereignty,” Prof Abrahms tells Sreemoy Talukdar in an interview
Trump 2.0: Europe needs to diversify its relations to solve security dilemma
As the unipolar moment fades in memory and paves the way for a multipolar world, Europe requires diversifying partnerships, as excessive dependence on the US restricts its policy options
Military or a mafia? How Pakistani generals prioritise money over defence
Pakistan's most dangerous enemy is the institutionalised greed of its own military elite
Trump's tariff war: More than what meets the eye
When Trump insists that the tariffs will bring back jobs, it might indeed be a covert political cover for corporate strategy. Negotiate with power, force foreign markets open and establish US dominance
Germany: Merz strikes coalition deal with SPD, but his promises require much more
As Merz prepares to assume the chancellorship, all eyes are on how his administration will navigate a rapidly shifting global landscape, striking a balance between domestic discontent and international expectations, especially within the EU and NATO
India: The democratic bright spot
From France’s Le Pen moment to America’s Trumpian disruption, the world is witnessing a rough patch for democracy. Not so in India
India-Sri Lanka ties deepen under Dissanayake: When strategic concerns give way to pragmatic partnership
Instead of drifting toward a China-centric foreign policy, President Dissanayake has taken a pragmatic and balanced approach, emphasising regional stability and shared interests, especially with India
US Sutra | Donald Trump’s tariffs reset the global economy
Just two days, April 2 and 3, plunged the world into a doom and gloom spiral. Now, with Trump suspending tariffs for 90 days on all countries except China, Dow Jones went up by 3,000 points, one of the highest jumps in history, in a single day