Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently warned that Russia’s economy is on the brink of collapse while labeling India’s economy as “dead.” Yet, the U.S. itself faces slowing growth, rising recession risks, and fiscal pressures, raising questions about the credibility of such sweeping statements.
Read MoreTrump’s renewed bid to meet Xi Jinping signals an uneasy recalibration in U.S.–China relations. Behind the optics of diplomacy lies a complex dance of political ego, trade anxiety, and global power projection that could redefine Asia’s strategic balance.
Read MoreThe U.S. government shutdown highlights the fragility of American governance. President Trump’s executive order to ensure military pay prioritizes troops while sidelining civilian employees, creating domestic uncertainty and sending shockwaves through global markets, including critical trade partners like India.
Read MoreBy Sanjeev Oak A signed photo from Donald Trump to Prime Minister Modi reading “Mr Prime Minister, you are great” may seem like nostalgia — but amid the intensifying US–China trade war, it signals Washington’s quiet acknowledgment of India’s central role in the shifting global order. When a framed photograph
Read MoreThe United States has seen shutdowns before — in 1995 and 2013 — but the 2025 version is different. Donald Trump, former president and GOP frontrunner, is treating the crisis not as deadlock, but as a weapon for restructuring government.
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