Trump 2.0 is upending US ties. De-coupling may be hard – de-risking is necessary
In Asia, the challenge is harder. Unlike Europe, regional institutions remain underdeveloped, and the gap between Chinese power and its neighbours is vast
Can Khamenei survive Operation Rising Lion?
Each round of Israeli attacks in recent years has exposed the depth of Tel Aviv’s penetration into Iran’s establishment. The ability to target individual leaders and nuclear scientists, and even […]
How to Trump-proof India-US relations
In his second term, Trump has undermined carefully developed understandings with India on key issues. But Delhi need not be rattled
Europe without America: Can the Continent cope with Russia?
Even as Europe struggles to lend military support to Ukraine after Trump’s decision to pull back, it is also debating several longer-term strategies – from conscription to nuclear weapons — […]
Five Eyes fracture and the Trump disruption in Western intelligence
Formed during World War II, the alliance now faces an internal crisis triggered by profound shifts in US policy.
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, […]