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In a recent op-ed in the Financial Times, headlined ‘The Gulf crisis may just be starting’, the paper’s well-known and highly regarded Chief Economics Commentator, Martin Wolf, analyses the impact of an aspect of the Gulf crisis that so far hasn’t go... more

The Chief Economist of Axis Bank and a Member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council says in his opinion the current account deficit and the falling rupee are the “most binding constraints” emerging out of the current Gulf crisis. Neelkant... more

President Trump is on a three-day visit to China. What is he looking for from Beijing? What is he prepared to offer in return? Might China be willing to help Trump secure peace in the Middle East? And what are the implications of this visit for India... more

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Co-founder and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
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First Came the War, Then the Blockade, Now the Shortages; Epic Fury Has Become Epic Folly
Q: What wasn't the initial reason for the shortages, and how do stocks play into the timeline?
Initial shortages were driven by price hikes and reduced access to Gulf oil; stocks temporarily buffered some effects, but as stocks are drawn down, the buffer shrinks and shortages become more global and persistent.
What does Trump's China visit mean for India and the world?
Q: What does the US-China dynamic mean for India in the near term, especially regarding the Quad and India's strategic autonomy?
Rao emphasizes managed rivalry as the preferable framework, where India gains maneuvering space without being drawn into a binary confrontation, and stresses maintaining strategic autonomy through diverse partnerships.
What does Trump's China visit mean for India and the world?
Q: Beyond Iran, what does Trump want from China, and could he soften the U.S. stance on Taiwan in return?
The guest notes that while trade and energy access are likely asks, Taiwan remains non-negotiable for China; any relaxation on Taiwan would face domestic resistance in Washington and would not constitute a full policy reversal.
What does Trump's China visit mean for India and the world?
Q: Tell me, will Trump seek Xi's assistance in securing a peace deal with Iran? And how, if he does, will Xi be willing to help? Or does China seek gains for itself in America's discomfort?
Rao suggests Xi has leverage with Iran and could be approached for de-escalation, but any help would come with Chinese expectations tied to trade, technology, and geopolitical concessions, reflecting a transactional dynamic.
Vice President Has 'Clearly, Patently Erred” in Accepting Merger of AAP MPs with BJP
Q: Am I right in making that distinction between the political party and the legislature party?
Yes, the distinction is clear: the party is the organizational core, while the legislature wing is a sub-division; mergers must originate from the party and then be followed by the legislature, not the other way around.

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