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The Quiet Alliance Shaping Asia’s Future

When Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the establishment of a dedicated office to oversee relations with India, it wasn’t just a bureaucratic reshuffling—it was a statement. A quiet but unmistakable signal
April 4, 2026

EU’s FTAs as Weapons in a Fractured World

In an era of unraveling global order, the European Union’s free-trade agreements with far-flung partners—India’s “Mother of All Deals,” Mercosur’s long-stalled pact, Australia’s minerals lifeline—are no longer mere economic afterthoughts. They are
March 31, 2026