The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was established in 1961 during the Cold War, ostensibly to provide humanitarian aid and foster economic development. However, over the decades, it has evolved into a tool of American geopolitical manoeuvring, often acting against the very interests of the nations it claims to help. While USAID publicly … Continue reading USAID in India: A Subversive Influence
Transactional Trump, EU policy recast, realignment of global forces with China & Russia moving closer may cast a long shadow on Modi government’s eleventh year budget. K.A.Badarinath Post-elections in United States, Donald J Trump assuming charge as American President coupled with realignment of forces globally will weigh-in on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as she readies … Continue reading Go Big, Go Bold!
Marco Rubio may emerge key keg in President Donald J Trump’s second innings with Asia on boil, China, Pakistan fueling instability. Rohan Giri “We are at an inflection point. Nations that value sovereignty, democracy and individual freedom must come together to preserve these ideals against rising authoritarian forces.” Marco Rubio, newly appointed US secretary of … Continue reading Strategy for Global Stability
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was re-elected to the White House and took oath of office as 47th President of the United States. Without wasting any time, he signed a number of presidential orders on his first day in office to carry out the pledges he made during the campaign. These directives, while intended … Continue reading Trump’s Orders Impact on Indians and The Diaspora
N. C. Bipindra The transition in the US administration was completed on January 20 with Donald Trump taking over as the President for the second time. But his arrival at the White House has triggered anxiety worldwide, both among US allies and rivals in geopolitics. As the axiom goes, change is the only constant. Donald … Continue reading Trump’s Presidency is good for India and Russia, but not so for Europe and China
Throughout 2024, Chinese state-sponsored hacker groups like Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon orchestrated a series of cyber offensives, targeting everything from U.S. telecommunications to Guam's critical infrastructure. Rahul Pawa On a December morning in 2024, a silent invasion unfolded—unseen, unheard, yet profoundly destabilising. The U.S. Treasury Department, the nerve center of American economic power, fell … Continue reading Beijing’s Silent Cyber Siege on America
Political leaders, irrespective of alignment, must reject zero-sum polarisation in favour of constructive engagement. Rahul Pawa In contemporary politics, the dichotomy of so-called "left" and so-called "right" often feels antiquated, especially in today's age where these terms trace their origins to ancient seating arrangements in the French Estates-General. Yet, this outdated framework persists, weaponised to … Continue reading How Paranoia Fuels Extremism in the West
Republican White House under President Trump will have to respect and partner with Bharat in sync with her ‘strategic autonomy’ framework. K.A.Badarinath Exuberance aside, Donald Trump is ready to don the mantle as 47th President, United States of America. Trump’s return to White House has several messages for diverse stakeholders. While these groups grapple with … Continue reading Big Reforms in Offing or Just Talk Shop?
The 2024 US presidential election holds critical implications for global politics and economies with countries like India closely watching the outcome. This analysis compares key policy positions of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris highlighting how each candidate's potential leadership could shape Indian economy and bilateral relations. To understand dynamics at play, it’s worth revisiting narrow … Continue reading US Elections: Will Donald Trump deliver for Bharat?
Choices made at this critical juncture will undoubtedly shape future of US and Bharat, global order. World watches with keen interest as these two powerful democracies cruise ahead. Rahul Pawa In a stunning political slugfest marked by fervent debates and impassioned rallies, Donald Trump emerged victorious in United States presidential election reclaiming White House. Even … Continue reading Trump Trumps Harris to White House!
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