How Far Will Xi Go To Help A Desperate Putin?
Cracks have emerged in their marriage of convenience, but the two autocrats are in it for the long haul. Read More Here
Tag: Foreign Policy
Looking Back: India’s Vision Of Being A World Power
India’s vision of becoming a world power was spelt out by an anonymous official just two years after the country gained independence after two centuries of British colonial rule. At a time when India has been questioned by many in the West for its stand on the Ukraine war, an essay titled “India as a […]
China’s Xi Jinping Back In Public Spotlight
Xi visits an exhibition in Beijing on the country’s achievements during his two terms and the Communist Party announces publication of series of books on president’s signature theme in office as the country prepares for the start of the party’s congress next month. Read More Here
Faces To Watch In China Ahead Of Communist Party Congress
Several new leaders are expected to emerge from next month’s 20th Congress of China’s Communist Party. Some will get promoted, while others will be launching their careers on the big political stage. Read More Here
Russia’s Defeat Would Be America’s Problem
Victory in Ukraine could easily mean hubris in Washington, and that could be dangerous. Read More Here
Russia Is Losing India
India is not backing Russia’s invasion, nor is it simply balancing between two major powers. Instead, a subtle but major shift is underway: India’s slow but inevitable decoupling from Russia. Read More Here
West Needs To Listen More Closely To Putin
It is crucial for Western policymakers to understand what Putin’s mass mobilization speech meant and what it didn’t. Read More Here
China’s Future Will Reflect Russia’s
China learned from Russia’s post-1991 experience and pursued its economic liberalization with more care. But it ultimately could not avoid the political implications of pro-market policies and is now following Russia down the road to autocracy. Read More Here
The Weakness Of Xi Jinping
Does hubris and paranoia threaten China’s future? Read More Here
Queen Elizabeth II Wasn’t Innocent Of Her Empire’s Sins
The late queen incarnated and ably helped sell her nation and its system while never criticising or apologising for its past. Read More Here
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