Even though a trade deal is supposed to be about economic benefits, it is not strictly an economic matter, especially in light of the emerging world order.
No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.
The EAM also noted 'steady growth of bilateral trade & investment, enhanced people-to-people exchanges' and political cooperation between the countries.
Rather than attempting to overthrow the current system, Chinese commentary positions the country as both defending existing frameworks and guiding their evolution.
The external affairs minister was speaking on the 1947 invasion during a discussion titled ‘Thrones & Thorns: Defending the Integrity of Nations'. He also backed the need for a stronger UN.
Exploring global power dynamics, highlighting America's role in NATO, Europe's security, and the emerging multipolar world, with India, Russia, and China playing pivotal roles.
International onlookers might be tempted to take vicarious pleasure in watching America implode, while others could feel vindicated by adding another powerful nation to their ideological ranks.
DMK govt accuses Centre of withholding funds, tightening borrowing, unilateral deductions from state accounts. Says Centre's accounting & funding decisions have 'artificially inflated' debt burden.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
Brilliant and pragmatic analysis