Epstein files are the newest page in the prevailing American political mood against the elite. This time, the net spreads across the spectrum. This too will most likely follow a familiar Washington ritual: sexual allegations flare, records surface, moral panic spikes, and presidents endure. Trump survived them. As did Clinton.
Yunus’ anti-India agenda is out in the open. He is losing both control and credibility
Muhammad Yunus is losing control of the situation in Bangladesh. Banning political parties, calling for referendum amounts to poisoning the electoral process. He isn’t able to control violence and his anti-India agenda is now out in the open. His actions are fast eroding whatever little credibility he is left with.
India-New Zealand FTA is a significant breakthrough. Now attention’s on EU deal
India’s latest and swiftly negotiated FTA with New Zealand, strengthening the $2.5 billion bilateral trade, is a significant breakthrough. India will lower tariffs and open markets in exchange for a $20 bn investment over 15 years. Attention now shifts to the India-EU FTA to expand $200 billion+ trade and investments.
Lessons from Maharashtra council polls—‘vote chori’ isn’t working & BJP can’t erase Shiv Sena
Maharashtra’s council polls have lessons for all parties. The Opposition’s “vote chori” cry isn’t working with voters. MVA parties should instead focus on plugging holes on the ground. And while the BJP is the clear no 1, it cannot wish the Shiv Sena away. The party’s traditional space remains intact.
Dispiriting. The same thing happened with the Me Too movement in India.