Money Control | Quad, through Chinese lens

Chinese opinions on the Quad converge on one point, that it’s a US-led tool of containment. However, there are mixed opinions on the effectiveness of the wider Quad agenda. On India, Chinese portrayal depicts the country as an opportunistic and wavering partner of the US 

By Manoj Kewalramani

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The Indian Express | In Japan, the race to replace an unpopular leadership

With departure of Fumio Kishida, ruling Liberal Democratic Party has the opportunity to reset its image and address public dissatisfaction

By Vanshika Saraf

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Stimson Center | India Must Match China’s Speedy Moves in Bangladesh’s New Political Landscape

Despite its misgivings toward the BNP and the JeI, India has little option today than to engage with these political forces. India benefited immensely over the last several years from its friendship with Hasina and the Awami League. But with new political forces rising in the aftermath of Hasina’s ouster, India will risk getting locked out and losing influence in Bangladesh if it continues to be perceived as an ally only to Hasina.

By Rakshith Shetty

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Deccan Herald | Enhancing India’s space-tech manufacturing ecosystem

A private sector space industry has come up. Govt must trust its capabilities and place orders to sustain and build it.

By Air Marshal T D Joseph (Retd)

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The Diplomat | Powerplay in the Pacific: A Little Competition Doesn’t Hurt

From policing assistance to digital infrastructure, strategic competition has led to better terms and more options for the Pacific Island nations.

By Vanshika Saraf

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The Economic Times | Why fake satellite signals are a real threat to navigation systems in aviation, defence ops

A recent report highlights a 400% increase in GNSS spoofing incidents. These attacks have affected even modern aircraft like the Airbus A320 and Boeing B789.

By Y. Nithiyanandam

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Times of India | That giant step for Isro

SpaceX has pulled off the world’s first commercial spacewalk. Private space stations are also on the way. To be part of this future up there, India needs to overcome diplomatic & institutional hurdles down here

By Aditya Ramanathan

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The Hindu | Power asymmetry between China and Russia

As supplies from Moscow’s traditional partners have dried up under sanctions and Russia’s domestic capacity remains stretched, China has stepped up to help its friend. Compared to 2021, when high-priority goods from China accounted for 32% of Russia’s import needs, China’s share soared to 89% in 2023

By Amit Kumar

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The Print | China benefits from US involvement in Ukraine & Gaza. India must tread carefully

In the context of the ongoing geopolitical contestation between the West and China, keeping the US engaged in Ukraine and Gaza will only benefit Beijing in the long run.

By Lt Gen Prakash Menon

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The Quint | One Year On, Should India Revisit its Drone Components Ban?

Over 70 percent of the materials crucial to India’s drone manufacturing assembly lines have been produced in China.

By Anushka Saxena & Satya S Sahu

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Deccan Herald | BioE3 policy must prioritise biopharma and biomanufacturing

The BioE3 policy must prioritise sectors where current geopolitical developments have created opportunities for Indian companies to enter international markets.

By Shambhavi Naik and Saurabh Todi

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The Hindu | Perils of decentralisation with Chinese characteristics

Decentralisation, once celebrated as a reason for China’s economic miracle, seems to have now turned counter-productive

By Pranay Kotasthane & Manoj Kewalramani

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Nature India | People must be at the heart of GMO policies

Concerns over safety of genetically modified products will persist unless the public is engaged with the science behind them

By Saurabh Todi & Henry Dixson

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Money Control | New Industrial Cities: Ambitious idea, but finance and planning challenges pose concerns

The Union government's plan for 12 new industrial cities faces issues in defining clear objectives, securing adequate financing, and managing governance. Previous attempts highlight the need for targeted goals and effective urban planning

By Miheer Karandikar 

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The Quint | BIS for fasteners: Flawed in its very nuts 'n' bolts

The Indian government's new mandate for BIS certification on fasteners, including nuts and bolts, is raising concerns. This policy may hinder manufacturing and trade by creating delays and increasing costs. Critics argue it could harm India's goal of boosting exports and deter foreign investment in the manufacturing sector.

By Yusuf T Unjhawala

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Deccan Herald | Why a China-US thaw may not be in India’s economic interests

India now finds itself in a unique position, with the ability to leverage its relationship with the US to seek concessions.

By Anushka Saxena

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The Print | India’s fiscal imbalance isn’t a North vs South problem. Here’s what lies at the ‘centre’ of it

India has a large vertical fiscal gap, which has been increasing. The reason is that while the Constitution assigns the most buoyant taxation powers to the Union, it allocates more spending responsibilities to the states.

By Pranay Kotasthane and Sarthak Pradhan

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Money Control | India-Singapore Trade Ties: Boosting economic relations amid regional challenges and changing global landscape

Despite growing ties, India must address protectionist policies, enhance service sector access, and explore broader Southeast Asian trade opportunities to fully leverage regional economic integration

By Anisree Suresh

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NDTV | India And China May Finally Be Warming Up To Each Other

It's not a thaw yet, but there are certainly signs of some warming in the India-China relationship. Of late, there has been an uptick in dialogue to resolve outstanding issues along two friction points in Eastern Ladakh. At the same time, there is a fresh debate underway within India on economic engagement with China

By Manoj Kewalramani

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Money Control | Indian Army needs to abandon its ad hoc approach to arming the infantry

SIG716 rifles purchased by the Army gives it breathing space. It must use it to fix the small arms mess marked by piecemeal acquisitions. India needs data-driven acquisition for firearms procurement

By Aditya Ramanathan

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