Gold’s center of gravity moving from West to East
As payment systems shift and reserves diversify, bullion is leaving Western hubs for Asia in a quiet reordering of monetary power. Read More Here
There Is Only One Sphere of Influence
Why the United States can project power with little constraint—and its rivals cannot… Read More Here
India’s Middle-Power Dilemma
It will take time for the India’s foreign-policy establishment to move away from “strategic autonomy” as a guiding principle, as recent US behavior has confirmed skeptics’ arguments that the West is unreliable. Read More Here
Taiwan is ‘most important’ issue in China-US ties, Xi Tells Trump
Chinese readout says Xi urged caution on US arms sales to Taiwan as Trump pledged dialogue to keep bilateral relations positive and stable. Read More Here
How will Bangladesh remember Muhammad Yunus?
Yunus tried to bring reforms and justice for Hasina-era victims. But as his stint as leader ends, he has his critics too. Read More Here
What the US-India trade deal really means
Trump’s punitive 50% tariffs on India were never going to last and his climbdown reflects the limits of US coercive diplomacy. Read More Here
Goodbye dollar dominance, hello global financial anarchy
Is the age of the dollar ending spectacularly with no clear successor to lead the new financial era? Read More Here
India eyes ‘global manufacturing powerhouse’ status with budget boost
The measures aim to boost production in key sectors such as biopharma and semiconductors, and increase support for smaller businesses. Read More Here
China’s Middle East Moment Is Stalling Out
Beijing’s rise as a regional power broker at the US’s expense has lost momentum amid its reluctance to take on a sustained political or security role. Read More Here
China’s historic military purge
China’s highest-ranking military official under Xi Jinping was brought down in a fresh purge over the weekend, sparking existential questions for the People’s Liberation Army along with China watchers worldwide.
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