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Why has Starmer’s Brexit reset with the EU stumbled?

Not for the first time, this government finds itself stumbling into the gap between its pre-election rhetoric and post-election realities. Specifically, it’s no secret that their key demands are: more access to UK fisheries; a “youth experience scheme” that allows young people aged 18 to 30 to work, travel and study anywhere in the UK and 27 member states for …

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1 week ago

Indian airlines have expanded, but empty spots remain due to geopolitics

Live Mint

In the last two years, Indian carriers led by IndiGo and Air India have added international flights to a plethora of destinations. As the airlines aim to make India a transit hub and expand their wings, Air India and IndiGo have helped bridge the gap between connectivity by foreign and Indian carriers. The real expansion for Indian carriers started in …

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1 week ago

Power lesson: ‘Master States’ tend to arise on the back of geopolitical upheavals

Live Mint

Right, as the world goes, is only in question between equals in power, while the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must"—Thucydides. This system is governed not by rules or by any manner of a ‘global rules-based order,’ but by an oligarchy of ‘Master States’ that, by dint of their dominance of military and economic …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Russia, Turkey struggle to realign strategy for post-al Assad Syria

India Today

The fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime at the hands of the rebel coalition forces comprising Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the Syrian National Army led by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, has thrown new challenges for the troubled nation. With Assad's departure, the conflict has transitioned into an uncertain phase with key players like Russia and Turkey, deeply entrenched in the region's …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Trump effect: The power of noun and verb

New Indian Express

Power is not a means; it is an end… The object of power is power.” Donald J Trump has imbibed George Orwell’s immortal observation and embodies the idea in letter and spirit. The pilgrims include Keir Starmer, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Javier Milei and Justin Trudeau, while others like Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum call him. The analogies triggered in the wake of …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Peacemakers or geopolitics at play? Scramble for power in Syria after Assad's fall

Firstpost

With the ouster of the Assad dynasty, the opposition groups as well as global and regional players are scrambling to secure their interests in Syria’s power vacuum The opposition groups as well as global and regional players are scrambling for power in Syria’s power vacuum. From Israel, Turkey, and Iran in the region to Russia and the United States beyond …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Lidar, garlic and geopolitics: US takes a bite out of China in new defence law

Firstpost

The NDAA 2025, passed by the US House, includes surprising moves like banning Chinese Lidar and garlic, highlighting a broad strategy to counter China’s global influence The Department of Defence logo is seen on the wall in the Press Briefing room at the Pentagon. One of the key provisions bans the Pentagon from using Chinese-made Lidar technology and restricts the …

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1 week, 5 days ago

‘Inflation, geopolitics key global economic hurdles’: Nirmala Sitharaman

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: The world’s immediate priority for this decade should be the restoration of normalcy to stem rising inflation, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday, listing equitable solutions for climate change, prudent debt management, industry-led skilling of youth, and coexistence of big and small firms as other decadal challenges for the global community. Detailing her priorities for a …

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2 weeks ago

Navigating defence alliances: A look at India's military ties with US and Russia

India Today

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Russia is a testament to India's enduring military partnership with Moscow. INDIA'S DEFENCE TIES WITH THE US India’s defence ties with the US gained momentum after the 2005 Civil Nuclear Agreement, with the relationship evolving through agreements like Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement, Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement, and Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement. …

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2 weeks ago

Railway can drive Nepal's BRI programs to new height

China Daily

With the signing of a memorandum of understanding on China-Nepal cooperation under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative and the recent deal on BRI framework agreement for project implementation, Nepal is expected to make a major headway in the implementation of the initiative. Amid several ups and downs including some obscurities, internal political instability and geopolitics, there was …

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Can ICJ deliver climate justice to Global South?

Hindustan Times

After the battle at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the International Court of Justice at The Hague has now become the battleground for the developing and the developed worlds to face off on the climate issue. This organisation had taken up the matter with the government of Vanuatu, which, in …

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Arab Spring in Syria marks a power shift

Hindustan Times

In a stunning turn of events, the Syrian government under President Bashar al-Assad collapsed without any resistance after a lightning offensive by rebel forces spearheaded by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham on Sunday. The traditional backers of Syria –– Russia and Iran –– remained involved in their conflicts with Ukraine and Israel, respectively, and were unable to sustain meaningful …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Donald Trump's crypto push propels Bitcoin to break $100,000 barrier

Hindustan Times

Bitcoin rose above $100,000 for the first time on Thursday as the election of Republican Donald Trump as president of the United States spurred expectations that his administration will create a friendly regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies. After four years of political purgatory, bitcoin and the entire digital asset ecosystem are on the brink of entering the financial mainstream," said Mike …

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54 years, 11 months ago

What the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah could mean for the war in Gaza.

Slate

In what might be his final achievement as president, Joe Biden, his diplomats, and their French counterparts have brokered a ceasefire in the increasingly brutal yearlong war between Israel and Hezbollah’s Islamist militia in Lebanon. Until this week, Hezbollah’s leaders had said they would keep firing rockets into Israel until there was a ceasefire in Gaza. Compounding Hamas’ weakness, President-elect …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Russia

India Today

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit Russia from December 8 to 10, as reported by Russia’s state news agency, TASS, citing sources within military circles in New Delhi. Kaliningrad houses key Russian military installations, including the Baltic Fleet, which plays a pivotal role in the country’s defence strategy. India and Russia have long-standing military ties, with Russia …

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Trump’s policies may open new doors for India’s defence sector: Report

Live Mint

New Delhi, November 25 : The "America First" trade policy promoted by upcoming U.S. President Donald Trump has far-reaching implications for global trade and geopolitics. It said "Indian businesses in sectors such as pharmaceuticals and defense might also find new opportunities, especially if U.S.- India collaboration strengthens. The report said "increased tariffs might prompt retaliatory measures from trade partners, potentially …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

The Take: What’s behind the Sahel’s wave of coups?

Al Jazeera

Between 2020-2024, the broader Sahel saw 11 coup attempts. Meanwhile, global powers are shifting, as Russia eclipses France and the United States in the region’s geopolitics. In this episode: Nicolas Haque, Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Shraddha Joshi with Hisham Abu Salah, Duha Mossad, Hagir Saleh, and our host Kevin Hirten, in …

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1 month ago

How The Gaza War Is Impacting Saudi Arabia's NEOM & IMEC Projects | Statecraft | Episode 26

India Today

The ongoing Gaza conflict is not only a humanitarian crisis but also a major geopolitical challenge affecting the future of two of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in West Asia: Saudi Arabia’s NEOM mega-city and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. In this video, we break down how the escalating tensions are disrupting both the NEOM project—Saudi Arabia's high-tech city of …

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G20 in Brazil: Why is it crucial in today's changing geopolitics?

Firstpost

Global leaders are gathering today in Brazil for the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The two-day summit is the main forum for international economic and financial cooperation — the two areas increasingly tested by today’s shifting geopolitics A person walks next to G20 summit banners, outside the Museum of Modern Art, venue of the G20 summit, in Rio …

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Joint effort urged to meet challenges facing Asia-Pacific

China Daily

President Xi Jinping and other leaders and representatives from APEC member economies for the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting pose for a group photo at the Lima Convention Center in Lima, Peru, Nov 16, 2024. Addressing the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Xi called on Asia-Pacific countries to act in solidarity and cooperation to meet the challenges facing Asia-Pacific cooperation, …

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Joint effort urged to meet challenges facing Asia-Pacific

China Daily

President Xi Jinping and other leaders and representatives from APEC member economies for the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting pose for a group photo at the Lima Convention Center in Lima, Peru, Nov 16, 2024. Addressing the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Xi called on Asia-Pacific countries to act in solidarity and cooperation to meet the challenges facing Asia-Pacific cooperation, …

China Trade Economic Leaders Countries Chinese Meet

Joint effort urged to meet challenges facing Asia-Pacific

China Daily

President Xi Jinping and other leaders and representatives from APEC member economies for the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting pose for a group photo at the Lima Convention Center in Lima, Peru, Nov 16, 2024. Addressing the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Xi called on Asia-Pacific countries to act in solidarity and cooperation to meet the challenges facing Asia-Pacific cooperation, …

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Joint effort urged to meet challenges facing Asia-Pacific

China Daily

President Xi Jinping and other leaders and representatives from APEC member economies for the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting pose for a group photo at the Lima Convention Center in Lima, Peru, Nov 16, 2024. Addressing the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Xi called on Asia-Pacific countries to act in solidarity and cooperation to meet the challenges facing Asia-Pacific cooperation, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Full Text: Address by Chinese President Xi Jinping at 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting

China Daily

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers an important speech under the title "Shouldering Responsibility to Our Times And Jointly Promoting Asia-Pacific Development" at the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting at the Lima Convention Center in Lima, Peru, Nov 16, 2024. LIMA -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday delivered an important speech at the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting under the …

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Why has Starmer’s Brexit reset with the EU stumbled?

Indian airlines have expanded, but empty spots remain due to geopolitics

Power lesson: ‘Master States’ tend to arise on the back of geopolitical upheavals

Russia, Turkey struggle to realign strategy for post-al Assad Syria

Trump effect: The power of noun and verb

Peacemakers or geopolitics at play? Scramble for power in Syria after Assad's fall

Lidar, garlic and geopolitics: US takes a bite out of China in new defence law

‘Inflation, geopolitics key global economic hurdles’: Nirmala Sitharaman

Navigating defence alliances: A look at India's military ties with US and Russia

Railway can drive Nepal's BRI programs to new height

Can ICJ deliver climate justice to Global South?

Arab Spring in Syria marks a power shift

Donald Trump's crypto push propels Bitcoin to break $100,000 barrier

What the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah could mean for the war in Gaza.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Russia

Trump’s policies may open new doors for India’s defence sector: Report

The Take: What’s behind the Sahel’s wave of coups?

How The Gaza War Is Impacting Saudi Arabia's NEOM & IMEC Projects | Statecraft | Episode 26

G20 in Brazil: Why is it crucial in today's changing geopolitics?

Joint effort urged to meet challenges facing Asia-Pacific

Joint effort urged to meet challenges facing Asia-Pacific

Joint effort urged to meet challenges facing Asia-Pacific

Joint effort urged to meet challenges facing Asia-Pacific

Full Text: Address by Chinese President Xi Jinping at 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting