U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur’s recent visit to Dhaka should not be viewed merely as a routine diplomatic engagement. Rather, it reflects …
Economy
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War Clouds Over the Gulf Put Dubai’s $250 Billion Property Market on Watch
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readDubai’s real estate boom — one of the most dramatic post-pandemic property rallies globally — is facing a fresh geopolitical stress test as tensions involving Iran ripple across the Gulf. …
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Oil, Inflation and the Rupee: The Economic Fallout of the West Asia Conflict
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readAs military tensions escalate across West Asia, economists and market strategists are warning that the real shock may be economic rather than military. A sustained disruption to oil flows through …
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IMF’s Dan Katz Warns Middle East Escalation Could Impact Global Economy, While AI and Shifting Trade Links Shape 2026 Outlook
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 10 minutes readThe recent escalation in the Middle East could significantly influence the global economy, although the scale of the impact remains uncertain, International Monetary Fund (IMF) First Deputy Managing Director Dan …
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Sen. Angela Alsobrooks Highlights Economic Opportunity, Small Business Support, and HBCUs at Milken Institute Finance Conference
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readU.S. Senator from Maryland Angela Alsobrooks described Maryland as a “great state,” emphasizing that her top priority in the Senate is expanding economic opportunity for residents across the state. Speaking …
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National Retail Solutions Named Dual Winner at Inaugural 2026 CVAI Awards
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readNational Retail Solutions (NRS) has been recognized as a “dual winner” at the inaugural 2026 CVAI Awards, presented by ChannelVision and Beka Business Media. According to a statement from NRS, …
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U.S.-India Insight: Indian States’ China+1 Strategy: Aim Lower to Go Bigger
by Richard M. Rossow, CSIS 4 minutes readState governments have critical roles to play in helping India build a better business environment. In 2025, most state policies focus on specific sectors like electronics or data centers. In rarer cases, reforms are more …
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Uranium Deal, LNG Push Anchor India–Canada Economic Reset
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readWhen Mark Carney landed in India on February 27, 2026, the visit was less about warmth and more about necessity. It marked the first trip by a Canadian Prime Minister …
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USISPF Appoints Senior Journalist Maha Siddiqui as First Director of Policy and Strategy in Canada
by SAH Special Correspondent 2 minutes readThe US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has announced the appointment of senior journalist Maha Siddiqui as its first Director of Policy and Strategy in Canada, marking an expansion of the …
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India’s Consul General in Houston Engages Honeywell Leadership on Energy Transition and Technology Collaboration
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readAs India and the United States deepen cooperation in energy, technology, and industrial innovation, Consul General of India in Houston, D.C. Manjunath, visited Honeywell’s Houston facility on February 24 for …