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Trump’s return has intensified the US-China rivalry by escalating tariffs, marking a more coercive and unilateral phase in America's economic and strategic competition with Beijing ...
The ongoing development of North Korea’s SSBN programme presents a significant challenge to international non-proliferation efforts and could lead to an arms race ...
Have falling tariffs been a quiet catalyst for growth across emerging markets? If so, it serves as a call to revisit the growth trajectories and strategies. ...
As Myanmar grapples with the impacts of natural disasters, political instability, and economic fragility, the future of foreign-backed infrastructure development will remain precarious ...
America’s rivalry with China and its push for independent critical mineral supply chains may hurt the US economy in the short term, challenging its current global dominance ...
The EU approach favours negotiations and calibrated retaliation to avoid a full trade war that could harm its own economy ...
The US and India must work together to balance AI innovation with sustainability by focusing on energy efficiency, transparent emissions reporting, and renewable-powered AI infrastructure ...
Recognising that strategic intentions may evolve faster than military capabilities, New Delhi should ensure that its defence preparedness keeps pace ...
While Russia appeared to lose political ground in Bangladesh after the Awami League's exit, it has managed to expand its ties with the interim government ...
Cambodia’s adoption of tokenised deposits reflects a broader trend—where regulators seek to harness the benefits of digital finance without destabilising the traditional banking system ...
As quantum computing advances, the encryption shielding nuclear systems could collapse, forcing urgent upgrades to our global defence architecture ...
Emerging tech tools like AI and AR can bridge India’s skills gap—but only if access is equal, infrastructure is strong, and policy keeps up ...
Washington’s first comprehensive AI diffusion framework highlights the need for India to solidify its role as a key US ally amid rising global demand for AI chips ...
As India’s middle class grows, so does its appetite for wheels—from bikes to SUVs, car ownership is set to reshape economic mobility ...
A decade after the JCPOA, Trump seeks a legacy-defining nuclear deal with Iran—amid shifting alliances, domestic hurdles, and rising global stakes ...
Trump’s ‘tariffs’ have nothing to do with tariffs. They have everything to do with power. And today, power is destroying the sole platform for international relations—trust. ...
Trump’s USAID cuts slash key Tibetan aid—the CTA now scrambles to cope as nearly half its funding disappears, threatening core programmes. ...
Amidst navigating strategic autonomy, energy trade, and geopolitical shifts in a multipolar world, India and Russia seek to strengthen their BRICS partnership. ...
As Bangladesh resets its foreign policy post-Hasina, India faces a rising challenge– a friend turning uncertain and Pakistan gaining ground. ...
Trump’s sweeping tariffs mark a hard reset of the US global trade—upending alliances, deepening the China clash, and shaking the foundations of globalisation ...
Naureen Chowdhury Fink is Executive Director, Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT). ...
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Akshat Singh is a Research Intern with the Strategic Studies Programme at the Observer Research Foundation. ...
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