What is the news? A new study has found under- reported debts to the tune of $385 billion in projects carried out in dozens of countries under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with a rise in “hidden” debt. The study was conducted by AidData, a development research lab at the College of William &… Continue reading Hidden debt rising for partners of China’s BRI plan
Tag: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests
Four geopolitical developments and a window of opportunity for India
Synopsis: China’s hardships and other significant events around the globe boosts India’s economic prospects Introduction A number of important developments have taken place over the past several weeks. They may appear disconnected, but in fact, they add up to a significant shift in regional and global geopolitics. These developments are, 1. The withdrawal of US… Continue reading Four geopolitical developments and a window of opportunity for India
A crisis of multilateralism and Asia’s rising stake in it
Synopsis: This article explains the challenges in Multilateralism and suggests ways to improve it. Introduction Multilateralism is facing a crisis at present. Global collaboration is needed to revive multilateralism. What is Multilateralism? Multilateralism is also called as a rule-based international order. Its roots lie in the Treaty of Munster-Westphalia, signed in 1648. The treaty asked… Continue reading A crisis of multilateralism and Asia’s rising stake in it
Tariffs & strategy: China can be countered by getting global value chains to shift here. But we have high trade costs
Synopsis: China can be countered by getting global value chains to shift here. But we have high trade costs Introduction Recently, the first in-person leaders’ summit of the Quad grouping was held. It resulted in a promising outcome that fits economic integration with the overarching strategic motive. India is an immediate beneficiary of this thrust.… Continue reading Tariffs & strategy: China can be countered by getting global value chains to shift here. But we have high trade costs
How China’s crackdown could benefit Indian tech
Synopsis: China’s move to bring its tech sector under political control has created opportunities for India to attract greater foreign investment inflows. Introduction Since late last year, China has been tightening the state’s grip on the Chinese private sector, which contributes over 60% to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the world’s second-largest economy. Xi’s… Continue reading How China’s crackdown could benefit Indian tech
It can be symbolic of a new India that it will not let anyone starve in South Asia
Synopsis: India has reported surplus good grain production. Given the food crisis in the world and our neighbourhood, India can utilize food diplomacy to strengthen its soft power. Introduction The article highlights how India can adopt the US method of grain diplomacy, which can be a game-changer for India. What did the US do? In… Continue reading It can be symbolic of a new India that it will not let anyone starve in South Asia
How new global tax rules may reshape India?
Synopsis: The conventional global tax system is changing, with several countries, including India, imposing a digital service tax and participating in a new global initiative to modernize tax rules. Why there’s a need for new global tax framework? The new tax framework seeks to tackle digital economy firms in particular since they do not easily… Continue reading How new global tax rules may reshape India?
India warns of reciprocal measures if UK doesnt recognise COVISHIELD
Synopsis: The UK seems to have adopted a discriminatory policy towards Indian manufactured Covishield. This has not gone down well within India. Introduction Recently, UK released new post-Covid travel rules. According to the new rules, fully vaccinated Indian individuals will be considered ‘unvaccinated’ and will have to undergo mandatory self-isolation. Why new UK rules are… Continue reading India warns of reciprocal measures if UK doesnt recognise COVISHIELD
How the world — and India — changed in the 20 years after 9/11
Synopsis: After the 9/11 attacks, geopolitics changed dramatically. Even democratic nation-states underwent a change to respond to non-state actors. Introduction It was September 11, 2001, when planes struck the twin towers of the USA. The attack on the superpower by non-state actors highlighted the new threats that states were forced to deal with in the… Continue reading How the world — and India — changed in the 20 years after 9/11
Terror didn’t win: 9/11 changed democratic countries in some unlovely ways. But democracies stayed on track
Synopsis: This article highlights how global democracies change after the 9/11 attack. Introduction A study from the Washington-based Centre for Strategic and International Studies estimated that the number of active terrorist groups was 67 in 2018, the most since 1980. A new study from the Costs of War project at Brown University calculates that the… Continue reading Terror didn’t win: 9/11 changed democratic countries in some unlovely ways. But democracies stayed on track
