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Friday, November 14, 2025
TopicAsian Geopolitics

Topic: Asian Geopolitics

A US power company almost averted first China-Taiwan War. Can capitalism stop the second?

The long-forgotten story of the Shanghai Power Company tells us about the missteps and misjudgements that could push two superpowers to war and devastate the world.

Bangladesh thanks India for ‘standing by it’, backs country’s decision to fence border with Myanmar

In his first visit to India as Bangladesh foreign minister, Hasan Mahmud stressed that the Sheikh Hasina government had undertaken a zero-tolerance policy on terrorism.

Fixing air can bring golden age in India-Pakistan ties. Climate action is good for diplomacy

The smog crisis common to both India and Pakistan could provide an opportunity for collaborative climate action. It has the potential to reduce tension between the two countries.

New book tells how India is ‘recalibrating its strategic thinking’ in current geopolitical order

Published by HarperCollins, 'World Upside Down: India Recalibrates its Geopolitics' by Sujan Chinoy will be released on 24 August on Softcover, ThePrint's e-venue to launch digital ebooks. 

India-China SCO ‘cold war’ shows we have different ideas of normality—military or economic

Perhaps it is time to take a page or two from the Cold War textbooks, suitably translated into an Asian language of choice.

Putin’s visit is a defining moment for India-Russia ties. It’s a telling message to China

Russian president’s visit comes at a time when geopolitical friendships are in a state of flux. But Putin and Modi won’t loosen their very special embrace.

Wolf-warrior diplomacy is being hard-wired into China’s foreign policy, Shivshankar Menon says

During a webinar hosted by Carnegie India, ex-NSA Menon said neither India or China are very clear on how to navigate the crisis and are 'hedging' the border situation in Ladakh.

Off The Cuff with Shivshankar Menon

India should not risk leaning too much on one side of global politics, even as the centre of gravity shifts towards New Delhi. Ultimately,...

On Camera

Bihar is now BJP’s responsibility. Double-engine governance must bring progress

The opposition was unable to erase the image of 'Jungle Raj' and leadership-by-birth remarks. Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' campaign added more trouble.

Wealth nears $99 trillion, still Asia’s rich don’t have succession plans

Much of this wealth is tied to founder-led businesses that employ millions and help anchor regional economies.

Turkey blocks transport of Apache choppers to India through its airspace, new route being worked out

Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.