Pomp before power: India’s AI Impact Summit highlights embarrassing gaps
India wants to lead the AI race. First, it may need to build the engine.
BNP faces test as Bangladesh-US trade agreement curtails sovereignty
What would the BNP do? Renegotiate the problematic Bangladesh-US trade agreement or go with it, sacrificing Bangladeshi interests?
Pragmatic dragon: Why China won’t rush to Maduro’s defence
What stops China from intervening in the Venezuelan crisis and saving its ally, Maduro?
Modi remains silent, left hits streets opposing US attack on Venezuela, Maduro’s abduction
As India's government remains silent on the US attack on Venezuela and Maduro's abduction, the left takes charge and hits…
South Asian geopolitics in 2025: Fragile order faces jolts
India remained an epicentre of geopolitical mishaps in the region.
Putin’s India visit delivers symbolism over substance
Vladimir Putin's first visit to India since the Ukraine war showcased warm diplomatic theatre but delivered remarkably little substantive progress.
Great irony: India-US defence pact targets China, while relying on it for tech
When military pacts meet economic captivity, both nations discover the limits of containment.
Trump speaks to Xi in first major China-US conversation
Why Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's conversation is important for the China-US relations in the current state.
Bangladesh-China diplomatic ties reach new heights
Bangladesh-China diplomatic ties entered the sixth decades—a watershed moment celebrated in Dhaka.
World leaders wish Modi on birthday; highlight diplomatic isolation
Modi's birthday celebrations highlighted India's distinctive geopolitical positioning as world leaders selectively offered greetings based on strategic interests and current…
