News: India must leverage international partnerships for ensuring a robust and sustained economic growth path. Why International partnerships are important ? Firstly, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected growth, trade and investments, and employment, among others. In this context, international cooperation is critical to combat the current & future challenges related to growth. Secondly, strengthening global… Continue reading The stepping stones in the post-pandemic world
Tag: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests
The question of US monetary policy
News: Headline inflation in the US has reached 6.8%, the highest value in 40 years. In this context, if the US Federal Reserve resort to monetary tightening policy (Fed Tapering) to control inflation, it will have important consequences for the world economy. What are the implications of Fed tapering? Flight of capital from the emerging… Continue reading The question of US monetary policy
How inflation could rescue the govt’s fiscal deficit act in FY22
News: Inflation is increasing, which is going to be helpful for the government in achieving the fiscal deficit target for FY22. According to the finance ministry data, government is likely to achieve 6.8 per cent fiscal deficit target for FY22. It is due to following factors: The aggregate borrowing of the states is 10 per… Continue reading How inflation could rescue the govt’s fiscal deficit act in FY22
The global tax revolution
Synopsis: The OECD agreement on global tax on MNCs, its impact and benefits. Contents1 Introduction2 How would the new global tax regime work?3 How were MNCs taxed till now and the associated issues with it?4 What are the resultant impacts seen on countries?5 What are the challenges for India? Introduction International tax jurisprudence received a… Continue reading The global tax revolution
EU, India and the Indo Pacific
Synopsis: India does not figure prominently in the EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy. The Chinese challenge might change that. Introduction Recently, the “EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific” document has been released. It appears to be over-determined by China’s expansionism. However, there is a need to analyze it in the context of the rapprochement between the… Continue reading EU, India and the Indo Pacific
Slide in China’s GDP growth and implications for India
Synopsis: Growth slow down in China can impact global economic recovery and India in particular. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the reasons behind economic slowdown in China?3 How China’s growth output is being affected?4 Why the present situation may be of concern to India? Introduction China’s third-quarter GDP growth slowed to 4.9% as industrial output rose… Continue reading Slide in China’s GDP growth and implications for India
A ‘Taiwan flashpoint’ in the Indo-Pacific
Synopsis: The historic rival claims of territory and independence by China and Taiwan is seeing a new turn with the US questioning the One China policy. Introduction Recently the “One China policy” of the People’s Republic of China has been challenged by the USA, though it still stands with a one-China policy. In 1979, the USA recognized… Continue reading A ‘Taiwan flashpoint’ in the Indo-Pacific
Hello Taiwan: New Delhi should boost ties with Taipei not just because of Chinese threat. There are other benefits
Synopsis: India should review its acceptance of the One China Policy and engage more with Taiwan for mutual benefits. Contents1 Introduction2 Why there is more provocation in recent times?3 Why India and Taiwan should work together?4 Why India should review its acceptance of the One China Policy? Introduction China sent more than 100 warplanes into… Continue reading Hello Taiwan: New Delhi should boost ties with Taipei not just because of Chinese threat. There are other benefits
Let us revitalize multilateralism: The future of the world is at stake
Synopsis: The great political task of our times is to bolster a rule based global order with a stronger and more inclusive UN at its core. Introduction Last year, the United Nations conducted worldwide consultation. It was found that the views of most of the people are almost similar. All they want is better access… Continue reading Let us revitalize multilateralism: The future of the world is at stake
NS2 A win-win proposition: About Nord Stream 2
Synopsis: A consensus on the Nord Stream 2 could benefit Germany, Russia and Ukraine, but many hurdles remain. Introduction A 1224 km, underwater Nord Stream Pipeline 2 running from Germany to Russia across Baltic Sea has been completed recently despite controversies. It provides the shortest, economical and environment friendly route to double Russia’s gas export… Continue reading NS2 A win-win proposition: About Nord Stream 2
