Restrictive Globalization, a Reality

Restrictive Globalization, a Reality

From tariff wars, currencies slugfest to restrictive market dynamics is redefining globalization. Giving spiritual spread to materialistic play may be the option. K.A.Badarinath A couple of months into Republican Presidency, Donald J Trump has stood his reputation of being a disruptor of trade, investments and global economic order. This disruption may not be limited to … Continue reading Restrictive Globalization, a Reality

‘Shakti’ to Propel Bharat’s Military Hardware

First security semiconductors fabrication plant to be setup by Bharat jointly with US will provide technology edge in futuristic warfare K.A.Badarinath Why’s the world going gaga on Bharat – United States deal on security semiconductors? The first security semiconductors development and fabrication plant to be set up by Bharat in collaboration with US would give … Continue reading ‘Shakti’ to Propel Bharat’s Military Hardware

Growing Clout, Footprint

Bharat’s businesses have come off age, taken over several global brands, top line corporates lock, stock, barrel or partnered in US, UK & Europe K.A.Badarinath Two large deals sealed in just one week speak volumes about Indian corporates verve, gut and appetite for going global. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Walt Disney tango in Bharat’s … Continue reading Growing Clout, Footprint

Bharat, force for Strength & Stability

In 78-years post-British imperialistic occupation, Bharat is on way to become ‘Vishwa Guru’ and pursuer of ‘Vishwa Maitri’ in right earnest. K.A.Badarinath Bharat is celebrating her seventy eighth independence day after having fought imperialist British occupation and monarchy. Before the ignominious exit of 1947, Britain has had for decades looted Bharat’s wealth, resources and hit … Continue reading Bharat, force for Strength & Stability

Strategic Autonomy: Time Tested Doctrine

Bharat’s allies and foes may have to reconcile to freedom of choice exercised by New Delhi for global good and humanitarian push K.A.Badarinath ‘Strategic autonomy’ has been at the core of foreign policy doctrine pursued assiduously by Bharat’s government with both friends and foes alike. India’s foreign minister Subramanyam Jaishankar described this as ‘freedom of … Continue reading Strategic Autonomy: Time Tested Doctrine

Seven Red Flags That Can Sour India’s Growth Story

By Balbir Punj The 2024-25 budget is a smart fusion of political stratagem, coalition compulsions and a slew of deft moves to accelerate economic growth to help realise PM Modi’s resolve to turn India into a developed nation by 2047. However, given the domestic constraints and dismal emerging global economic scenario, the NDA Government’s quest … Continue reading Seven Red Flags That Can Sour India’s Growth Story

Brief – Moscow Diplomacy: PM Modi’s Strategic Engagement in Russia

The official visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Moscow from July 8-9, 2024 was a watershed moment for relations between Delhi and Moscow. In his departure statement, PM Narendra Modi talked about special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia. He further stressed the achievements of both nations in the past decade … Continue reading Brief – Moscow Diplomacy: PM Modi’s Strategic Engagement in Russia