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America has been here before

As promised, the second Trump administration has quickly rolled out a slew of policies and executive orders that the president says are all aimed at “Making America Great Again.”

A vision for the world

Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, stands as one of the most influential think tanks in the world.

Defiant Turn

Canada finds itself at a historic crossroads. The election of Mark Carney as leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister-designate represents not only a significant political shift but also a broader reckoning for a country long accustomed to stability in its relationship with its most important trading partner ~ the United States.

Turmoil in Romania

Romania stands at a dangerous crossroads as its democracy faces mounting pressure from within and beyond its borders.

Isolate America

Global markets are reeling from the escalating trade war sparked by President Donald Trump’s irresponsible rhetoric and unpredictable behaviour, harming even America’s staunchest allies.

AI Gap

India’s position in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) research landscape underscores a critical gap that needs urgent attention.

Trade Deficit

India's trade figures for July 2024 underscore some concerning trends that reflect deeper structural issues within the economy.

Policies reflections

In the annual budget declared for this fiscal, Rs 30,170.61 crore has been allotted to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Urban,a 36.5 per cent higher provision compared to the expenditure incurred in the previous fiscal. These provisions aim to incur a spending of Rs 2.2 lakh crore in the next five years.

Three missteps that cost Hasina dear

Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule ended on 5 August when she left her country for temporary refuge in India. The progeny of Bangladesh’s founding patriarch Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, she was once heralded as a transformative figure whose leadership ushered in an era of unprecedented economic prosperity for her nation.

Iran’s restraint

Iran’s stance toward Israel has long been marked by aggressive rhetoric and proxy warfare, but the likelihood of a direct confrontation remains low.