White House
Opinion: A Lot of Fanfare But Few Details
Any major summit has its expectations, especially so for one taking place after nearly nine years. And for all those expecting “big, fat hugs” or a host playing up to…
East Asia
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East Asia
Xi Jinping Calls for New Paradigm in US-China Relations Amid Global Turbulence
In an effort to reset US-China relations, President Xi Jinping characterized the current global landscape as undergoing “transformations not seen in a century,” warning that the international order is becoming…
East Asia
Trump Invites Xi to White House on September 24, Calls Ties ‘Most Consequential’
Projecting the high-stakes talks with China's President Xi Jinping as “positive,” President Donald Trump said on May 14 that the Washington–Beijing relationship is “one of the most consequential in world…
East Asia
Trump Lands in Beijing for High-Stakes Summit with Xi as World Watches
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on May 13, for his first state visit to China since 2017, stepping into one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements at a…
World
Capital Latitude: Trump, Xi, and the Future of U.S.-China Relations
|| “Peace and war are the two wheels of policy.” – Kautilya, Arthashastra || Donald Trump’s forthcoming visit to China does not signal a return to engagement-era diplomacy or a…
Defense
Opinion: Trying to Remain Invincible
Chairman Kim Jong Un of North Korea does not have to try hard to be in the news. If he is not giving instructions how to fine tune production of…
Defense
South Asia Notes: The Other Maritime Choke Point in Asia
It’s been two months since the start of the US-Israel war in Iran. It’s a war that has underlined the importance of geography in keeping the global commons – in…
Community
High Prices Tilt Gold Demand Outlook
Record-high gold prices are expected to continue reshaping global demand through 2026, with investment flows likely to remain the dominant driver even as traditional jewelry consumption stays under pressure, according…
World
Opinion: Trying to Stay Busy and Relevant
North Korea’s strongman Kim Jong Un does not have to try hard to be in the news. Normally on any given day of the week, he is either threatening South…
Economy
US Launches “Economic Fury” Crackdown on Iran Oil Network
The United States has escalated its sanctions campaign against Iran’s energy and maritime networks, unveiling a sweeping new round of measures under “Economic Fury” aimed at disrupting Tehran’s global oil…
Capitol Hill
Desi Dollars, Swing Votes: Trump’s Risky Bet
A social media post by Donald Trump has ignited a widening political controversy, with criticism now spilling into the early contours of the U.S. election cycle and raising fresh questions…
East Asia
Opinion: Japan’s Strategic Moves Send a Signal
In a major move that has both strategic and diplomatic implications, Japan has decided to lift the ban on the export of lethal weapons for now restricting it to some…
AI
U.S.-India Insight: Potted Plants are Pretty but the Jungle Teems with Life
At both the Union and state level, India’s policy reform priorities tend to focus around a “potted plant approach” to growth – creating special incentives for targeted sectors. Many economies…
Aviation
Kolkata–Kunming Flights Back in the Sky
China Eastern Airlines has resumed its direct flight service between Kolkata and Kunming, marking a renewed push to strengthen aviation connectivity between India and China amid gradually improving travel demand.…
AI
India Set to Host Global Data Summit as Academic Engagement Gains Momentum
India is gearing up to host one of the world’s premier data science gatherings, with the ACM SIGMOD/PODS International Conference on Management of Data 2026 scheduled to take place in…
Defense
Capital Latitude: The Indo-Pacific Now Begins in the Gulf
“The rule of the sea is indeed a great matter.” – Thucydides For years, the Indo-Pacific was drawn as an eastern theater of power, with most attention fixed on the…