WORLD
Macron’s visit reaffirms India’s unique and trusted partnership with France
Despite being primarily ceremonial, Macron visit highlights the growing camaraderie between India and France amid rising uncertainty in global geopolitics
BUSINESS
Time for a negotiated peace in Ukraine?
As Ukraine's counteroffensive falters, potential for India's peace initiative emerges
BUSINESS
The European Far-Right: A long journey from the fringes to the mainstream
The resort to far-right issues and language by conservative parties has given legitimacy to far-right politics. Now across Europe, far-right parties are making their presence felt in parliaments and inching closer to power in such heavyweight countries like Germany and France
BUSINESS
Russia-Ukraine War: The outcome of Ukraine’s counteroffensive may end the present stalemate
A decisive victory for either side is unlikely. The Ukrainian counteroffensive is likely to be followed by a renewed diplomatic engagement to end the stalemate. A few peace initiatives are taking shape. A resolution before the G20 summit in Delhi will be immensely helpful for India
BUSINESS
Emmanuel Macron’s ill-timed move to assert Europe’s autonomy
French President Emmanuel Macron’s intention of making the EU a third pole in global affairs along with the US and China through strategic autonomy and European sovereignty may be right but timing and messaging seems incorrect
BUSINESS
Xi Jinping’s turn as peacemaker will greatly raise China’s standing, but could intensify global geopolitical tensions
After brokering a deal in the Middle-East, Beijing is likely to push further its Ukraine peace plan during President Xi Jinping’s expected Moscow visit. If he is successful, it will be another blow for US attempts to contain Chinese influence
BUSINESS
One Year of Russia-Ukraine War: No end in sight but all key actors have big strategic goals in play
After initial disruptions by the Ukraine war, the global economy is slowly adjusting. But as the war prolongs, uncertainty in energy markets and geopolitical fragmentations are likely to persist for years
BUSINESS
G20 Presidency | A big narrative articulating Global South’s priorities is crucial
India’s G20 presidency still has to come out with a specific long-term agenda for the Global South
BUSINESS
India-UK FTA: Without migration, a comprehensive deal is unlikely
The real challenge is migration and mobility. Still, a ‘thin interim deal’ is possible in the coming months
BUSINESS
India-UK Ties | Despite euphoria, Rishi Sunak’s impact will be marginal at best
Rishi Sunak’s top priority will be to get the UK’s economy back on track, and unite a badly-divided Conservative Party
BUSINESS
What message does India send by opting out of IPEF trade policy pillar?
Staying away from a key IPEF pillar negotiations is not good optics for a confident nation, and a key Indo-Pacific player
BUSINESS
India-UK Ties | Prime Minister Liz Truss will further boost bilateral relations
Though new British Prime Minister Liz Truss’ initial focus will be on domestic economic agenda, and the war in Ukraine, the momentum in India-UK relations is likely to be maintained
WORLD
India is an important link between G7, G20, and BRICS
The G7 knows that global green transition and SDG targets cannot be achieved without India. For its ambitions, India needs G7 investment, technology, and green finance
POLITICS
NATO expansion to Finland and Sweden may complicate Russian designs in Europe
If NATO expansion was considered to be a major cause of the Ukraine war, its enlargement in the Nordics could be another setback for Russia’s efforts to redraw European security architecture
BUSINESS
PM in Europe | Narendra Modi may focus on trade, technology, and green transition
A new, positive momentum created during UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s India visit will be felt during Narendra Modi’s Europe tour
BUSINESS
EU’s Ursula von der Leyen visit may help deepen economic ties
Ursula von der Leyen’s visit may convince her that the prospects of trade and investment protection pacts with India are much better today than in the recent past
BUSINESS
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's India visit may result in an early FTA
Apart from public statements on Indo-Pacific and Ukraine, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is likely to push for an early conclusion of FTA negotiations. India-UK FTA fits well with the UK's post-Brexit ambitions, and India’s current strategic and economic choices
BUSINESS
India-Russia Ties | It’s time to go back to the rupee-ruble arrangement
If transactions with Moscow are made possible through the Rupee-Ruble mechanism, many Indian companies could explore the Russian market for trading new commodities
BUSINESS
Russia-Ukraine Crisis | Unintended impact of sanctions on Moscow
Russian economic chaos triggered by sanctions and ‘self-sanctioning’ by firms is affecting energy and commodity markets much more than intended by the West
BUSINESS
Russia-Ukraine Crisis | Ambivalence may not be the best policy for India
India cannot be ambivalent very long as there are clear violations of basic principles of rules-based order, which New Delhi champions. Moreover, its long-term objectives are unlikely to be in line with an alliance of autocrats led by China
WORLD
Ukraine Crisis | US, Russia can back off without losing any face
Any de-escalation will help sentiment in the markets and the global economy, which is slowly emerging from the pandemic
POLITICS
Ukraine stand-off may add new worries for India
The face-off will be between Russia, and the US and EU combined. Any of the many options on the table are likely to have global ramifications. There’s little India can do now, other than brace for a rough ride ahead
BUSINESS
Kazakhstan unrest weakens its balancing policy
Despite diverse geopolitical objectives, all major players, the US, Russia, China, India and the EU want political stability in Kazakhstan
BUSINESS
Why India must re-work its Central Asia strategy
With the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, India is working with Central Asian nations to safeguard the region from negative repercussions in terms of radicalisation, increased terrorist activity and drug trafficking. However, it is also re-working an independent Central Asia policy Gulshan Sachdeva
