“Mr Prime Minister, You Are Great” — Symbolism Amid the Storm of the US–China Trade War
By Sanjeev Oak A signed photo from Donald Trump to Prime Minister Modi reading “Mr Prime Minister, you are great”
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Shutdown as Strategy: Trump’s Gamble and the Ghosts of 1995, 2013
The 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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America’s Shutdown Habit: Dysfunction, Debt Ceilings, and the High Cost of Political Hostage-Taking
The looming U.S. government shutdown is more than a domestic budget dispute. It reflects chronic political dysfunction, where debt-ceiling brinkmanship and hyper-partisan tactics repeatedly threaten governance, public services, and global economic stability, exposing Washington’s inability to prioritize long-term responsibility over politics.
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Trump’s Gaza Blueprint: Peace Plan or Political Mirage?
By Sanjeev Oak Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan promises ceasefire, disarmament, reconstruction, and governance transition. But beneath its bold packaging
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Silence, Smiles, and the Price of Trust
As Shashi Tharoor slams diaspora silence on U.S. frictions, Donald Trump’s Oval Office tilt to Pakistan raises bigger doubts. For India, every trade concession now risks being undermined by Washington’s old reflexes and new missteps.
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