India’s outreach to China, marked by Ajit Doval’s meeting with Wang Yi, comes at a time of growing U.S.–India tariff friction, raising questions about whether shifting alliances could redefine Asia’s power balance and the contours of a new world order.
Read MoreDefying American pressure, India has raised its Russian oil imports to nearly two million barrels per day, even as global rating agency S&P Global upgraded India’s credit rating for the first time in 18 years. Both developments underscore New Delhi’s chosen path—self-reliance as the bedrock of sovereignty.
Read MoreWashington’s criticism of India’s Russian oil and arms imports reeks of double standards. While the U.S. quietly buys Russian goods to shield its economy, India’s purchases not only stabilize global energy markets but also save billions through rupee-based trade.
Read MoreBy Sanjeev Oak Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s revelation that Vladimir Putin briefed him on talks with Donald Trump signals a subtle recalibration in global alignments, where trade, security, and strategic trust converge—reshaping the triangle of U.S., Russia, and India in unpredictable ways. When Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that his
Read MoreBy Sanjeev Oak A recent international news agency report claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin phoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi to brief him on his meeting with former US President Donald Trump. Whether this claim holds or not, it has once again ignited debate on the Russia–India dialogue, America’s shifting
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