Security Over Economics in a War-Torn World
The G7 meeting in France is best understood not as a photo-op for seven wealthy democracies, but as a stress test of the Western order itself. It exposed two realities at once:
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Probable Paths for Trump’s Managed Trade Framework with China
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed in principle to create new bilateral mechanisms — including a Board of Trade and a Board of Investment — under a “reciprocal
A New Chapter in US-India Trade: What the June Negotiations Could Unlock
A US trade delegation will visit India from June 1–4, to try to lock in the text of an interim trade agreement and push forward work on a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement
Dialogue Over Discord: What Rubio and Jaishankar’s Meeting Signals Amid Trade and Tariff Tensions
The recent meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is an inflection point for US-India relations amid mounting trade tensions, protectionist tariffs, and
When Detention Becomes a Weapon: What the Immigration Shift Means for America
The Trump administration’s July 8 directive to treat virtually all undocumented immigrants as “applicants for admission” marks not only a seismic shift in immigration enforcement but also a profound challenge to constitutional
Starmer’s Royal Gamble: Can Pomp Keep Trump Onside?
Keir Starmer’s week has been one of gilded carriages and sleepless nights. The pageantry of Donald Trump’s state visit — soldiers in bearskins, the royal household mobilized in full splendor, and even
California Lawmakers Approve First-in-the-Nation Social Media Health Warning Bill
California is on the verge of becoming the second state in the nation to require health warnings on social media platforms, following Minnesota’s lead earlier this summer. Lawmakers in Sacramento voted Friday
Economic Bullets, Strategic Bruises: The US Trade & Tariff Impact on Asia
Current U.S. trade policy, marked by aggressive use of tariffs and a transactional approach to alliances, is profoundly reshaping the diplomatic and economic architecture of Asia. Both long-term strategic partners and developing
The Dangerous Acceptance of Political Violence
Charlie Kirk’s killing in Utah should horrify every American. Instead, for too many, it will simply fade into the noise of our toxic politics — just another grim entry in the ever-growing
Trump Is Losing India, and the World Order Is Shifting
Donald Trump’s imposition of steep “secondary” tariffs on India for buying Russian oil is rapidly unraveling as a strategic failure, with leading experts like John Mearsheimer warning that the policy is backfiring and undermining
US Job Market Falters, Raising Pressure for Fed Rate Cuts
The U.S. labor market stumbled again in August, amplifying concerns about the economy’s momentum and fueling speculation that the Federal Reserve may move aggressively to cut interest rates. The Labor Department reported
Tianjin Trialogue: Lessons for Washington from the Eurasian Embrace
The recent trilateral gathering of Putin, Xi, and Modi at the 2025 SCO Summit in Tianjin represents much more than diplomatic choreography or photo opportunities; it is a moment of consequence that throws the
New Orleans’ $14.6 Billion Flood Fortress Faces a Race Against Time
Two decades after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, a $14.6 billion flood defense network now encircles the city — a sprawling, 350-mile system of levees, flood walls, and gates stretching across five
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