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.
Indian-Israeli Relations at the End of the Unipolar Order
Indian resistance to deeper doctrinal imprinting from a small foreign power is foreseeable. Yet the magnitude of the China challenge and Israel’s unique alignment with India suggest a trade-off worth managing. Read More Here
Merz welcomes Trump’s climbdown but warns of ‘great power politics’ era
The new world based on raw power and use of force “is not a cozy place,” German chancellor said as he called on Europe to get stronger to survive. Read More Here
India, EU ramp up push for free-trade deal amid US tariff tensions
A trade pact with the EU would offer an ‘alternative market’ for Indian goods amid a fraught global environment. Read More Here
The remarkable recovery of Narendra Modi
Despite an electoral reverse in 2024, India’s prime minister seems dominant. Read More Here
Japan’s Takaichi fast headed for a Liz Truss moment
Currency and bond traders voting on Takaichi’s fiscal spending plans by dumping the yen and pushing yields to record highs. Read More Here
Iran and the New Middle East
The end of a theocratic Iran will mean the end of the Middle Eastern region’s vortex of instability. Read More Here
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