Is Trump's Space Force in violation of the Outer Space Treaty?
the 1967 Outer Space Treaty outlines that outer space shall not be weaponised, in order to enable all countries to peacefully explore it.
Facebook says group used computer-generated faces to push pro-Trump message
Researchers from New York-based Graphika and the Digitial Forensics Research Lab, an arm of the Washington-based Atlantic Council, said it was the first time they had seen the large-scale use of computer-generated faces to spread disinformation on social media.
Politics | Impeachment will further embolden Donald Trump
A hyper partisan impeachment process is likely to further polarise an already divided American polity where the middle ground seems to have completely disappeared.
Trade | Will WTO be the first casualty of rising nationalism?
With the rise in nationalism and the narrowly-focussed transactional approaches, multilateralism is facing severe challenges at all levels across different institutions.
Politics | Pakistan’s polity in turbulence
The Pakistani military might now try to focus on India so as to resurrect its diminishing credentials, especially as General Qamar Javed Bajwa will be under pressure. He will have to prove his worth by making sure the regional security environment deteriorates.
Politics | INSTEX is an ineffective grouping which will silently wrap up
The INSTEX cannot solve Iran's own economic inefficiency, it cannot facilitate any meaningful commercial exchanges and it cannot resolve Iran's acute liquidity crisis.
Pact reached to avert government shutdown through Dec 20
Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., made the announcement after meeting with Senate counterpart Richard Shelby, R-Ala., in hopes of kick-starting long-delayed efforts to find agreement on $1.4 trillion worth of agency spending bills.
RCEP | India and great power politics in the Indo-Pacific
India needs to do a more convincing job as a beneficial strategic partner of ASEAN by boosting its domestic economic reforms agenda, enhancing regional connectivity, and increasing its presence in regional institutions. ASEAN too should be more specific in its expectations from New Delhi.
Politics | US is refocusing its energies in West Asia
The United States is making intense efforts to create an alternative ‘Near East’ narrative for Washington’s interests in the Arab world — its bipartisan support for the World Expo 2020 in Dubai is an example.
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.
Trump tweets morphed photo of himself with the dog that chased ISIS leader
The distinctive star of the Medal of Honor is replaced with an embossed paw in the photo tweeted by the US President.
Donald Trump confirms ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in US raid in northwest Syria
"Last night the United States brought the world's number one terrorist leader to justice. Abu Bakr al-baghdadi is dead," Trump said.
FTA review: Govt faces a tough choice, what should it do?
Why would anyone want to manufacture in India when the same can be imported for reduced or zero duties?
Trump ready to mediate on Kashmir if asked by India, Pak: US
President Trump obviously has expressed his concern over the level of tension between India and Pakistan.
US-China trade truce: what is the market counting on?
There is great disorder under heaven; the situation is excellent
Politics | Informal dialogues cannot resolve structural problems between India and China
The most charitable explanation for the informal summits between India and China is that these are merely holding exercise for the two sides — to maintain the impression that all is well in the relationship while each concentrates on other priorities.
Trade Deal | Camaraderie masks concerns in India-US ties
The two countries need to keep engaging and not let the momentum fizzle out. A successful conclusion of the trade package can be a harbinger of how deftly the two sides can tackle bigger issues in the future.
Explained: India-US limited trade deal
India’s foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale has said the issues are complex as the package involves industries and jobs on both sides.
#fatherofindia goes viral on Twitter, Trump trolled for calling Modi ‘Father of India’
Indian Twitter users couldn't accept this moniker and resorted to trolling Trump for his ignorance about Mahatma Gandhi, who is 'The Father of our Nation'.
Politics | Has Howdy Modi changed Trump’s views towards India?
Donald Trump has always been transactional and through the Houston event PM Modi has caught his attention. If this leads to a significant increase in votes for Trump in 2020, India will acquire significant leverage in his second presidency.
Politics | Why is our self-confidence so brittle?
The Howdy Modi event in Houston was a successful political and diplomatic exercise. Should national pride be attached to it?
Politics | The growing economic and diplomatic relevance of India’s diaspora
While the Indian diaspora has been a good-will ambassador and argued for the better relations between the host country and India, it is the Narendra Modi government that has fully realised its potential for public diplomacy.
Howdy Modi: Political leaders who may attend PM Narendra Modi's event in Houston
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Indian-American community at the 'Howdy Modi!' event in Houston, Texas, on September 22.
Howdy Modi | India-US ties beyond the optics at Houston
For the US, Trump’s participation in the Houston event is strategic and goes beyond personal camaraderie. For India, beyond immediate considerations, fixing trade relations with US is a priority.
