Trump’s world, Russia’s opportunity

Whether it leads to a lasting shift or a temporary reprieve, Trump’s presidency undoubtedly opens a door that Moscow is eager to step through. It gives Russia room to manoeuvre, […]
Has Trumpism broken the Collective West?

Even as it talked of the “Collective West”, Russia never stopped seeking to divide Europe from America
DeepSeek’s Sputnik moment: 5 ways in which US-China AI race plays out for India

One is the strategic salience of the moment. Historical comparisons are odious, but in terms of the sheer shock it produced, DeepSeek reminds us of the Soviet Union’s launch of […]
If Trump-led US breaks the Russia-China alliance, who will fall first?

Both Putin and Xi will prioritise their bilateral interests with the US over the building of a unified front against Washington
India can’t count on Trump’s Russia gambit. Moscow won’t turn on Beijing

Instead of drawing a wedge between Russia and China, Trump’s actions indicate that he could be more interested in a three-power condominium aimed at enhancing the US’ leverage and flexibility.
A distant war and some home truths