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
Xi Jinping is wooing America’s economic partners
A China that is more open to imports will help rebalance the global economy. Until that happens, trade deals with the US will remain a high priority for much of […]
Modi and Trump resolve to narrow gap, seize opportunities — challenge is to get things done fast
On trade, tariffs, ambitious agenda: annual bilateral trade target of $500 billion and time to negotiate a bilateral trade deal by this autumn when Trump is expected to visit Delhi
Not just a change of regime, Trump is reshaping post-War America
Like all revolutions, Trump’s movement carries internal contradictions and external opposition. If he can successfully navigate these, Trump could succeed in building a lasting domestic political coalition with policies that […]
Ready, set, tariff: Donald Trump’s bargaining chip and Delhi’s chance to reshape bilateral trade
India had trouble resolving trade disputes with the US during Trump’s first term. Now, with BRICS countries being at the receiving end of the President-elect’s tariff threats, India must prepare […]
In DC-Delhi warmth, cold light: Trump may look for Indian ‘pro’ for American ‘quid’
5 areas of collaboration – and challenge: economy to strategy, immigration to tariff and tech.