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Delhi-Dhaka ties up for debate. Are they best friends or will Chinese red line write them off

The discussion at Delhi's IIC was all about the legitimacy of the upcoming Bangladesh polls, US & India's position on Dhaka politics, and what Chinese influence means.

Samsonite was a classic American success story. How private equity firms strip-mined it

In 'These Are the Plunderers', Gretchen Morgenson writes it took a decade for Apollo to gut this once-thriving and iconic American luggage maker.

Cracks in US-Israel ties—Biden’s Gaza plan is up against anti-peace Netanyahu

Biden & Arab rulers are facing questions from within their countries for their extended support of Israel. They can overcome criticism if Netanyahu accepts the two-state solution.

Gains from covert killing come with a big price tag. India can learn from Chile

The long shadow cast by Orlando Letelier’s murder illuminates how easily the ties between allies can be derailed by misjudgement—and how hard it can be to repair the damage.

Decoupling, derisking, China + 1. All Beijing wants is a less hostile, more predictable US

For China, the real upside from San Francisco is that a US-led containment strategy has been neutralised.

US is having a crisis of commitment. India must ask what it means for Indo-Pacific stability

There is little doubt that America is growing weary of its global commitments, and it’s a sentiment that is prevalent on both the Left and Right in the US.

India knows Sheikh Hasina isn’t a perfect PM. Here’s why Delhi supports her while holding its nose

In many ways, Sheikh Hasina has stood out as a fierce beacon of hope. The Americans, on the contrary, aren’t impressed.

India-Pakistan can become Israel-Hamas. Lesson is not to fight terrorism by force alone

The ball is now in the court of the US and the Arab States. Their combined effort can stop Israel's rampage in Gaza.

The how and why of antisemitism on American campuses

Universities are diverse environments. Support for various causes can stem from academic freedom, differing interpretations of events, or a desire to amplify marginalised voices.

Biden-Xi closeness clearly shows one thing—The goal to undermine regional powers like India

India as a strong votary of multilateralism against competition between two hegemonic powers should be concerned.

On Camera

Media ownership isn’t perfect. It’s worse under Trump: Martin Baron, ex-Washington Post editor

Project Syndicate Deputy Managing Editor Rachel Danna sat down with Martin Baron, former executive editor of the Washington Post, to discuss the state – and fate – of journalism today.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

Op Sindoor hit Pakistan’s economy hard, we forced their navy to stay restricted to ports—Navy chief

Admiral Dinesh Tripathi at annual media interaction ahead of Navy Day celebrations announced that an operational demonstration is expected at Thiruvananthapuram, President Murmu to attend.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.