The current Iran war has laid bare a fundamental reality: 20 per cent of global energy trade cannot afford to rely on a single artery, no matter how resilient and cost-effective.
US Under Secy of War for Policy Elbridge Colby at an event in Delhi said US-India don't need to agree on everything to cooperate effectively, but 'interests converge on fundamental issues'.
In a global environment where trade negotiations are increasingly shaped by domestic sensitivities and geopolitical caution, the pace of India-New Zealand FTA is analytically significant.
Japan’s technological sophistication aligns with India’s growing blue-water reach and central geographic position. Together, they can act as a counterweight to the Chinese navy.
The Italian term sprezzatura—a studied nonchalance that conceals intention—best captures the spirit of Trump’s foreign policy so far. The pattern is unpredictability, transactionalism, and disruption as diplomacy.
At Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue, Ackermann stressed on expanding security footprint in region, terming it ‘key to global stability, rules-based order & reflection of our shared future’.
With a fresh wave of naval upgrades and smart partnerships, India is stepping up its maritime game to secure trade routes, boost stability, and carve out a leading role in the Indo-Pacific.
Modi govt has made economic diplomacy a key part of its engagement with US, Quad, and others. Yet, India’s economic linkages in Indo-Pacific region remain underdeveloped.
The physical arteries of India's economic rise depend on a single legal principle that Iran's conduct during this crisis has put under serious pressure.
Fears that an escalation of the conflict could heighten a fuel squeeze & endanger the economy unnerved traders, with NYT reporting Iran stopped negotiating a truce with the US.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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