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
A Strategic Triad for the Future: Australia-Canada-India Forge a New Tech Alliance
In the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape of the 21st century, alliances that combine economic power, technological innovation, and shared democratic values are defining the contours of global influence. At the G20 summit
A Curiously Cordial Collision: Mamdani Meets Trump
The Oval Office played host to one of the more unexpected theatrical episodes of contemporary American politics: an encounter between President Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani, the freshly minted mayor-elect of New
Why Congress Just Reaffirmed India’s Centrality in the Indo-Pacific
When U.S. Representatives Ami Bera and Joe Wilson tabled a bipartisan resolution on November 17 reaffirming the strategic depth of the U.S.-India partnership, it marked more than ceremonial solidarity. Coming amid shifting
Courting the Crown Prince: Trump’s Risky Reboot of US-Saudi Ties
Donald Trump’s renewed embrace of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is opening a new era in US-Saudi relations, marked by ambitious security and economic pacts—even as core supporters in the MAGA
The Security Clearance Test for American Democracy
The incoming mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, will soon face an extraordinary rite of passage—not a ceremonial swearing-in, but a federal background check. Before America’s largest city can fully brief
Generation Z Wants Change: Mexico’s Streets Turn into Battleground Against Cartels
The ongoing protests sweeping across Mexico have captured global attention as thousands of citizens, particularly young people, take to the streets demanding urgent action against the country’s worsening crime and corruption crises.
Unraveling the US’ $38 Trillion Debt: Implications for Trade Partners
The U.S. has hit a historic and alarming national debt level of $38 trillion in 2025, marking a critical point with broad implications that could reshape global economic and geopolitical power dynamics.
Congress Risks Undermining America’s Innovation Engine in SBIR Standoff
A political standoff on Capitol Hill now threatens one of the nation’s most reliable sources of early-stage innovation funding. As Congress debates the future of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program,
What to Expect at COP30: A Crucial Climate Summit in the Brazilian Amazon
As COP30 kicks off, global attention turns toward the Brazilian Amazon, where the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is set to convene in the city of Belém. The event is
Zohran Mamdani’s New York: The Coming Collision of Idealism and Power
Zohran Mamdani’s emergence as New York City’s mayor marks a historic and fraught moment where bold progressive ambitions collide with deep economic challenges and a hostile national political climate. At just 34,
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