WORLD
Trump’s MAGA agenda is clear. The question now is can it reinforce India’s own economic goal
Donald Trump is set to become president in the backdrop of three consequential challenges, Russia-Ukraine conflict, the unsettled state of West Asia and the adverse global fallout of China’s economic model. On China, the signals have been mixed, with his team comprising hawks and members such as Musk who are invested there. His decisions on China will have a bearing on India and so will the choices exercised to realise the MAGA agenda
BUSINESS
Modi-Biden meeting takes India-US relations to a new high
While the China challenge can be a catalysing factor, there is enough in the bilateral opportunities to sustain the partnership in an enduring way. US companies have invested $54 billion in India creating one million direct jobs. Indian companies have invested more that $40 billion in the US creating more than 425,000 jobs
POLITICS
US Elections | Inefficient electoral process will further dent US soft power
In recent past, except during the George Bush-Al Gore competition in 2000, the US presidential elections are called and the losing candidate concedes on election night itself. This may not happen this year
BUSINESS
Trump-Biden Debates | First round goes to chaos
Expect the chaos and bitterness to continue in the weeks ahead. There’ll be growing anxiety in the United States and elsewhere about how the post-election process plays out. This could create some uncertainties for both the US and global economy
BUSINESS
Why the Indian American voter matters to both Trump and Biden
The Donald Trump and Joe Biden campaigns have both made determined efforts to reach out to the Indian American voter. The Indian American vote now matters since the community has a potential swing presence in some of the battleground states
BUSINESS
India’s opportunity in US-China decoupling
Whoever wins in the US on November 3, there will be a new normal in US-China ties. There will be new opportunity for India if it builds on its Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership with the US, to consolidate a ‘trusted partner’ status, or ‘supply chain resilience’
BUSINESS
US Elections | Party conventions are the heats before the final lap
The Republican National Convention starts today. The Democrats National Convention last week sought to define Donald Trump in terms similar to 2016, but magnified by his behaviour and performance as US President
