WORLD
CAA Debate | India needs to expand its engagement with European parliament
The government earlier brought a few selected Right-wing MEPs to Kashmir and tried to project their opinion as the EU position. This could also be one reason why so many political groups in the EU parliament have reacted strongly against the CAA.
WORLD
Trade | Implications of the US-China trade deal on India
The deal is another blow to already weakening multilateral trading system under the WTO. With bilateral quid-pro-quo deals, US President Donald Trump is sinking the WTO dispute settlement mechanism further. These trends should be worrying for New Delhi.
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Is the global trade conflict a blessing in disguise for India?
India will become more like Latin America than a miracle Asian economy
WORLD
Merkel Visit: Sustainability and mobility need to be focussed
Both India and Germany have been looking for enhanced roles and new responsibilities in an emerging international order. Despite these broader objectives and trade issues, Merkel is likely to focus more on sustainable development, renewable energy, as well as skills and mobility.
POLITICS
Politics | Modi-Xi Chennai Summit: A surprise is still possible
Though there are constraints in the bilateral ties, through limited strategic and balance of power considerations, the India-China story could be much bigger than perceived.
WORLD
India-Russia bilateral | Payback time for Russia’s support on Kashmir?
In normal times, an India-Russia bilateral summit would have passed off as a routine meet. However, a clear Russian support on Kashmir issue has made Narendra Modi’s Russia visit special. In return, Moscow may bag some big-ticket defence, nuclear and energy deals.
WORLD
Trump and WTO | India must be prepared by reshaping its strategy
Going by his previous actions where he has gone back on many multi-lateral agreements, the world cannot ignore Donald Trump’s threat to pull out of the WTO as just another political rhetoric.
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Politics | What a slowdown in China means for the world and India
The expected transition in the Chinese economy provides many new opportunities for India in the areas of manufacturing, infrastructure building as well as new linkages with the world’s second-largest economy.
INDIA
Osaka G20 | India’s tactical non-alignment at display
From its inception, the main agenda of any G20 meeting has been to discuss global economic governance. So the outcome of G20 has to be judged purely from its impact on contemporary global economic issues.
WORLD
Politics | New Delhi should look at re-shaping SCO
For engaging a serious organisation having the potential to play a significant role in the emerging Asian architecture, India’s proposed HEALTH vision was more of a slogan rather than a serious policy announcement.
