economy

Trump’s tariff war: US bull may get gored in China shop

China is sending critical geoeconomic signals that it will resist US bullying and economic hegemonism

Mapping India’s geography of inequality

Addressing the root causes of multidimensional deprivation requires political will, administrative efficiency, and community participation

Tariffs and inflation for the US, disruption for Indian supply chains

India must work at making India great as opposed to bending over backwards to help Trump in Making America Great Again

China vs. the West: Confucianism in a Silk Glove

Europe’s challenges remain critical despite Asia’s rise, ignoring Chinese expansionism or retreating inward risks global stability and Europe’s future influence

How tariff cuts on US imports impact India’s economic growth

Lowering trade barriers can help India’s goals of self-reliance and global trade integration

How Trump’s pursuit of cheap oil will impact India’s energy security

The promotion of fossil fuel-driven growth by Trump poses significant challenges but there are mitigating factors as well

Why India’s growth momentum is losing steam

The slowdown should be a wake-up call for the government to take remedial action especially to address weakness on the demand side

Sri Lanka’s dilemmas over Chinese ‘research’ vessels

Promises made to India by President Anura Dissanayake in December 2024 must be matched with action

Argentine President Javier Milei wants to replicate India’s reforms

Argentinian President Milei’s reforms inspire Trump, Musk; Argentina seeks stronger trade ties with India.

Cop-out on climate finance at COP29

It seems that saving the planet from an impending climate catastrophe does not figure in the priorities of developed countries