POLITICS
The political churn: Clash of identities
To make sense of global political trends which emerged prominently in 2024, the traditional Left-Right framework of analysis needs to be abandoned. Globalisation has led to a churning where nationalism undergirded by perceptions of threats of dominant groups has become the focal point of Right Wing mobilization. That, in turn, will lead to new fault lines
BUSINESS
Interplay between globalisation and nationalism has transformed right wing politics
Donald Trump’s championing of protectionism represents prioritising cultural identities over economic ideology. Uneven benefits of globalisation have led to nationalism leading a pushback. Even India hasn’t been insulated from it. Traditional categorisations of left and right in politics do not explain this dynamic
BUSINESS
Driving on the wrong side: How misplaced infrastructure priorities limit India’s economic potential
Privileging expressways over railways has economic consequences. Policy needs to re-visit current choices if we are to avoid the anomaly of high growth amidst a poor job market
