Article from The Economist: Are Trump’s nationalist policies a curse or a blessing for India?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to meet US President Donald Trump. Trump had a good relationship with Modi during his first term. Indians are hoping that this relationship can improve even more in his second term. But the president Narendra Modi is going to meet this time is a little different. Because he […]

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Trump’s tariff war 2.0: A windfall for Bangladesh?

When US President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, the shockwaves were felt far beyond these three economies. European nations and Japan are also on edge, bracing for the ripple effects of this aggressive trade manoeuvre. As expected, Canada on Saturday announced […]

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India’s ambition to become the backbone of the global economy is fading

At the moment, one dollar is equal to 86.54 Indian rupees. A couple of days ago, the figure had reached 87 rupees. The rupee is gradually weakening against the dollar. The price is falling sharply. The question is, why? What are the reasons behind this decline? In 2014, the price of one dollar was 61 […]

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Why Bangladesh’s RMG turns to imported yarn, fabrics despite local supply

Bangladesh’s textile industry, a cornerstone of its economy, is facing mounting challenges as garment makers, particularly knitwear manufacturers, increasingly turn to imported yarn and fabrics despite significant domestic investments. Industry insiders warn the growing reliance on imports could place local spinners at considerable risk. Recent data from the National Board of Revenue shows the scale […]

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Father’s busy agenda could be Paetongtarn’s undoing

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s rise to power is relatively premature considering her age and political experience. However, her nomination as one of the Pheu Thai Party’s three prime ministerial candidates suggested she was ready to take on the role. The growing popularity of the People’s Party (PP) played a significant role in the party’s decision to support her […]

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Why is the ceasefire agreement a ‘big defeat’ for Israel?

Hamas and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza. However, their main goal, which was to completely destroy Hamas and return the Jews expelled from the northern part of the occupied territory, has completely failed to achieve it. And this is why the dissatisfaction among the hard-line members of the Israeli cabinet has intensified. […]

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Why India is reaching out to the Taliban now

India’s latest diplomatic outreach to Afghanistan’s Taliban government signals a marked shift in how it sees the geopolitical reality in the region. This comes more than three years after India suffered a major strategic and diplomatic blow when Kabul fell to the Taliban. Two decades of investment in Afghanistan’s democracy – through military training, scholarships and […]

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Why does the US want to lift ‘restrictions’ on India’s nuclear agency?

The United States will lift ‘sanctions’ on many Indian nuclear energy companies. This was announced by the country’s National Security Advisor Jack Sullivan during his visit to Delhi. Speaking at an event at IIT Delhi on Monday, he said that the United States is finalizing the necessary steps to remove the long-standing restrictions that have […]

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Why Biden’s top aide is coming to India at the end of his term

Joe Biden’s term as US President is about two weeks away. At the same time, his national security adviser Jack Sullivan is going to New Delhi on a visit. The visit will begin today. The White House announced this on Friday. The aim of the visit is to strengthen the India-US strategic relationship to counter […]

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How effective was India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy in 2024?

In the year that just ended, 2024, most of India’s neighboring countries went through political upheavals. There were also incidents in some countries, which led to tensions in the bilateral relations between those countries and India. From Bangladesh to Maldives, India has faced problems in several places. On the other hand, progress has also been […]

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