Midterms 2026: A Referendum on Trump’s Leadership
Aayush Pal The midterm elections, held two years after President Donald Trump returned to the White House, are widely regarded…
Lula’s Fourth Act: Brazil’s Electoral Comeback and the Geopolitical Test Ahead
In a major development, Brazil’s incumbent president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has staged a remarkable comeback, securing…
Xi in Washington, India in the Middle: What the Trump–Xi Summit Means for New Delhi
Divyanka Tandon The September 2026 state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington was more than a ceremonial meeting…
Xi Jinping in Washington: Can China and the US Move Beyond Confrontation?
Kumar Satish The most significant development to emerge from the visit was that China and the United States extended their…
Conflict as Statecraft: Understanding Iran’s Strategic Culture and Anti-Americanism
Dr Mohmmad Rizwan Iran currently pursues a policy of rivalry with the United States and its regional allies.
The North American Rift: Canada–US Trade War Reshapes the Alliance
The situation highlights the importance for countries of maintaining economic independence and avoiding excessive dependence on the United…
Geopolitics, Trade, and Power: Reassessing India–US Bilateral Relations
Since 2008, India's geopolitical profile has risen in Washington for two primary reasons: India's massive domestic market and…
Iran-US Memorandum Brings Temporary Relief to Hormuz Crisis
As per the agreement, the United States of America will remove the maritime blockade on Iran, while Iran,…
MAGA at a Crossroads: From Unified Force to Internal Fracture
The MAGA movement and Donald Trump’s “America First” doctrine emphasised nationalism, border security, and resistance to global entanglements,…
The Ground Beneath Their Feet: How the Global South Is Rewriting the Rules of Green Power
Daljeet Singh The Salar de Uyuni, which spans an area roughly the size of Jamaica, contains what geologists consider to…