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Indian proverb of the day by Chanakya: 'Before you start some work, always ask three questions: Why am I doing it? What the results might be? Will I...?'- How to make smarter decisions in life, explained by the legendary political strategistIndian Proverb of the Day features a well-known teaching attributed to Chanakya: “Before you start some work, always ask yourself three que...
Indian proverb of the day by Chanakya: 'A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first...' - Ancient Indian thinker gives practical advice on dealing with a ruthless worldAncient Indian philosopher and political strategist Chanakya continues to remain relevant centuries later because of his practical observat...
Quote of the Day by Chanakya: ‘He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is…’ Indian philosopher’s powerful words on family and attachmentAncient Indian philosopher Chanakya, also known as Kautilya, advised discarding attachment to family for happiness. His quote, "He who is o...
Operation Sindoor reflected 'smart power' in its most complete expression, says Indian Army chiefIndian forces executed Operation Sindoor with military precision, dismantling terror infrastructure and demonstrating strategic resolve. Ar...
Why Trump’s pressure tactics fail to bring Iran to negotiating tablePresident Trump's hardline negotiation style with Iran appears to be backfiring. His confrontational rhetoric has led to a standstill, rais...
On a Beijing business trip: Trump-Xi meet signals managed rivalry, not reset in US-China tiesPresident Donald Trump's recent visit to China focused on managing competition between the two global powers. Leaders Xi Jinping and Trump ...
Taken-for-granted separation between economics & strategy has collapsed in 21st Century: Pradeep MehtaThe lines between economics and strategy have blurred, as highlighted in CUTS International's geoeconomic webinar. Experts discussed how tr...
Separation between economics & strategy that was taken for granted has collapsed in 21stCenturyA recent CUTS International webinar under its Geoeconomic Monograph Series highlighted how global economics and geopolitics are now deeply ...
Viksit Bharat cannot run on fossil fuels -- and 2047 is the deadlineIndia aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047 but faces risks from imported fossil fuels. A shift to clean energy is crucial for economic stability ...
The luxury of hindsight, the urgency of foresight: What India can still get rightIran war: Recent West Asian events highlight India's vulnerabilities in energy, trade and finance. Foresight was dismissed, but now hindsig...
Anticipating the inevitable: What India must learn from prepared economies in an age of recurring crisisGlobal markets are reacting to the expectation of disruption. Countries that prepare for crises in calm times fare better. China and Russia...
China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with TrumpChina is actively working to end the Iran war, balancing its diplomatic efforts with an upcoming summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. B...
A $100 billion question sits at the heart of US-Iran deal talksBillions of dollars earned by Iran from oil sales remain frozen in foreign banks due to US sanctions. These funds are now a key issue in hi...
Trump's Naval blockade of Hormuz is an economic warfare, harms global economyAmerica threatens a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. This marks a move from diplomacy to economic warfare. The US aims to cut Iran's...
From strategic dialogue to economic statecraft: Quad’s structural role in Indo-PacificThe Quad, comprising India, the US, Japan and Australia, is redefining power through economic architecture. It focuses on building resilien...
Economic Survey: Economic statecraft rewrites trade and technology flowsAs global unpredictability increases with nationalistic policies on the rise, India stands at a crossroads. To secure its future, the natio...
Trump has no understanding of economics, India holds 21st century's deciding vote and justified tariff policies: Edward PriceAn analyst criticizes Donald Trump's India policy. Edward Price warns trade disputes harm relations. Trump's tariffs misunderstand economic...
Trump’s threat of ‘secondary tariffs’ invents new trade weaponUS President Donald Trump has introduced 'secondary tariffs' to target countries, mainly China, buying oil from Venezuela. These 25% tariff...
Economic cost of fragmentation can exceed those 2008 financial crisis, COVID pandemic: WEF reportRising geo-economic fragmentation is projected to reduce global GDP by up to USD 5.7 trillion, surpassing the impacts of the 2008 financial...
Building barricades won't untie knotsSanctions often fail, yet their numbers keep rising due to governments' miscalculation and voters' indifference. U.S. initiates most sancti...