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The Trump inflection on US foreign policy
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 07:03 PM IST
Unless his second term differs dramatically from the first, we can expect a mostly disinterested and extractive approach to global engagement by Washington.
Terms of Trade | The empire turns renegade
Trump’s USP vis-à-vis the American voter is that he will make the country renege on the responsibility, and the costs, of being the leader of global capitalism
Published on Nov 07, 2024 04:07 PM IST
Why Intellectual Property could be the best investment for Indian startups
For India’s emerging tech businesses, patent protection isn’t merely a formality; it’s an asset that can determine survival and success.
Published on Nov 07, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Bracing to negotiate with a protectionist America
The Trump presidency will impact geopolitics most profoundly, starting with the transatlantic relationship and the future of the Nato.
Published on Nov 06, 2024 07:16 PM IST
How geopolitics is set to change with Trump 2.0
For India, Trump 2.0 calls for reflection, recalibration, and readjustment based on a thorough assessment of what he and his brand of radical politics represent
Published on Nov 06, 2024 07:16 PM IST
With Trump, it’s back to the future for the US
America’s presidential elections are over, but the existential challenges for its democracy and governance have just begun
Published on Nov 06, 2024 07:13 PM IST
Israeli restraint suggests Iran’s strategic leverage
Tehran has sufficient means to stay out of fresh direct commitment traps
Published on Nov 05, 2024 07:43 PM IST
Why UGC wants faculty recruitment overhauled
Higher education institutes must have greater freedom to select and promote faculty members
Published on Nov 05, 2024 07:42 PM IST
A State-driven solutionto crop stubble menace
If the State were to buy the crop residue and convert it for use in thermal power generation, it could allow North India to breathe easy in winters
Published on Nov 05, 2024 07:41 PM IST
Why Hamas survives the deaths of its leaders
There is still a considerable distance to be covered in “wiping Hamas off from the face of Earth”, as Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised.
Published on Nov 04, 2024 08:26 PM IST
Needed: A road map to regulate the regulators
Indian policymakers have devoted a lot of time and effort to setting up new regulatory agencies. Now they need to fix their accountability deficits
Published on Nov 04, 2024 08:26 PM IST
Securing the digital future of the nation
A cyber-resilient India has to be built to protect citizens from the vulnerabilities that accompany technological advancements
Published on Nov 04, 2024 08:26 PM IST
Is the West conspiring against a rising India?
Dragging the Union home minister into murder cases reeks of the same old dirty tricks Western nations have played in the past
Published on Nov 03, 2024 08:21 PM IST
The ideational dimension of India’s China challenge
While there is good news from the LAC, the China challenge to India is a long-term one that has both material and intellectual/ideational elements.
Published on Nov 03, 2024 08:20 PM IST
Winning the AI race with research talent
Much of the top talent in Silicon Valley is of Indian origin. India must bring at least some of them back and provide necessary research ecosystem to flourish
Published on Nov 03, 2024 08:20 PM IST
Why 2024 is America’s most gendered election in history
Hours from now Americans will decide between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris as their next president.
Published on Nov 03, 2024 08:15 AM IST
Rhythm, Rasa, and Reverence: Why classical dance captures India’s soul
Classical dance isn’t mere entertainment but a sadhana or practice, resonating with the spirit of Diwali and other festivals in India.
Published on Nov 03, 2024 07:00 AM IST
The wonder that was India in ancient times
The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World is, therefore, not just about the wonder that was India but its influence on the rest of the world.
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 07:27 PM IST
The Magic Mountain at 100: Chronicle of troubled times
One hundred years later, why would we read this gargantuan novel? Because we too are at the risk of being seduced by magical worlds of hedonistic indulgence and lulled into a blissful seven-year languor
Published on Nov 02, 2024 07:27 PM IST
For Tehran and Tel Aviv, war with limited options
The current confrontation between Israel and Iran’s allies, which began with the surprise and bloody attack launched by the Palestinian group Hamas on October 7, 2023, has already affected Lebanon, where Israel is fighting the Shiite militia Hezbollah
Published on Nov 02, 2024 07:27 PM IST
What US elections mean for India’s energy security
Whether a pro-fossil fuel Trump or clean-energy focussed Harris wins the US elections, India has the opportunity to gain from either scenario
Published on Nov 02, 2024 07:26 PM IST
Independent voters in swing states will decide US elections
For those who feel disillusioned by the stark polarisation in US politics, issues like inflation, health care, immigration, and national security play a more significant role than partisan loyalty
Published on Nov 01, 2024 09:24 PM IST
Ensuring healthy data practices in health care
The framework of consent has been designed to protect the individual’s privacy, but we must confront difficult scenarios where data can be owned by multiple parties, including social groups and platforms
Published on Nov 01, 2024 11:26 AM IST
South’s pro-natalism is a flawed approach
A hurried strategy of reversing fertility trends sounds rather premature and with a high likelihood of having no meaningful effect
Published on Nov 01, 2024 11:16 AM IST
Why climate adaptation can’t wait any longer
Developing countries that are facing the brunt of climate impacts are struggling to access the resources needed to adapt
Published on Nov 01, 2024 11:12 AM IST
How India can fight rising hybrid threats
There is an urgent need to adopt a bipartisan approach to national security. Political posturing, rhetoric, and opening old wounds will only impede national security
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 05:20 AM IST
Declining populations, falling representation
With national integration no longer being the challenge it once was, it may be time to return to some of the suggestions of members of the Constituent Assembly. Among the more prominent of these suggestions was a call for an electoral system based on proportional representation for parties
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 05:18 AM IST
In the many Diwalis, plural core of a faith
How different regions celebrate the festival represents historic social pacts developed by local communities
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 05:12 AM IST
The festival of light, not sound and smoke
Given how anti-firecracker appeals are all too quickly painted as attacks on Hindu faith and culture, it is important to generate a consensus that sees firecrackers as a pollution problem
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Judging disability: New SC script in medical admissions
The judgment offers a pathway for change, but real progress will depend on whether it is followed by action.
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 07:06 PM IST
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