Category: Geo Politics

A Trade War Takes Flight—And Hits Aviation Hard The US-China trade war, which has been simmering under the surface since early 2025, has taken a dramatic new turn. In a move that could ripple across global markets and disrupt key supply chains, China has ordered its airlines to halt all new deliveries of Boeing jets, further intensifying tensions with Washington. This latest salvo follows the United States’ decision to impose steep tariffs—up to 145%—on Chinese imports, prompting Beijing to respond with retaliatory duties of 125%. While these tit-for-tat tactics are not new, the…

Trump’s New Front in the Culture War A new cultural clash is unfolding in the United States, and this time, the battleground isn’t Capitol Hill — it’s the nation’s elite universities. Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has trained his political firepower on Ivy League institutions, launching an unprecedented crackdown that includes freezing billions in federal aid. The latest target is Harvard University, which now faces a halt in $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in federal contracts after refusing to comply with Trump’s sweeping policy…

A New Era in South Asian Geopolitics The sudden political upheaval in Bangladesh following the departure of long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has created seismic ripples across South Asia. India, once a close strategic partner of Hasina’s government, now finds itself on uncertain footing as Dhaka tilts closer to Beijing and Islamabad. This emerging trilateral alignment—Bangladesh, China, and Pakistan—is raising alarms in New Delhi, with implications not only for regional security but also for India’s internal stability, particularly in its sensitive northeastern region. The Indo-Bangladesh relationship, once a model of…

Trump’s Legacy of Harsh Immigration Enforcement The United States’ immigration landscape has long been shaped by contrasting ideologies. President Donald Trump’s administration took a stringent approach to illegal immigration, aiming to curb undocumented arrivals and enforce rigid deportation policies. From the construction of a border wall to strict asylum restrictions, his tenure saw the rise of aggressive enforcement strategies designed to deter unauthorized migration. One of the most controversial tools under Trump was the push for “self-deportation”—a tactic where life is made so difficult for undocumented or temporarily authorized immigrants…

A Flourishing Bilateral Relationship Rooted in Shared Vision India and Italy, two nations with rich histories and dynamic economies, have witnessed a remarkable transformation in their bilateral relations over the past few years. Once bound primarily by trade, the relationship has now expanded into a robust strategic partnership, covering a wide range of sectors including defence, research, education, maritime security, and technological innovation. This evolving partnership gained significant momentum following the announcement of the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025–29 during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024.…

The Tariff Tangle of Trump’s Trade War Since returning to political prominence, Donald Trump has remained unapologetically aggressive on trade. Central to his “America First” doctrine is the imposition of steep tariffs on imports, which he frames as a corrective to years of alleged global exploitation of the U.S. economy. These tariffs, introduced as part of his sweeping reciprocal trade policy, have rattled markets, strained diplomatic ties, and triggered widespread fears of a global economic slowdown. But in a surprising twist, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on his tariffs—for all nations except…

The American Dream in Jeopardy Once a beacon of opportunity, the United States under President Donald Trump’s administration is becoming an increasingly uncertain destination for international students—especially Indians. A new bill introduced in Congress seeks to dismantle the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, a crucial pathway that allows foreign graduates to gain work experience in the US. This move, rooted in the administration’s “Buy American, Hire American” philosophy, could severely disrupt the lives and futures of over 3 lakh Indian students. What does this mean for them, and how is the world responding? The OPT Programme:…

A Trade War Years in the Making The world’s two largest economies are once again teetering on the brink of a full-scale trade war. What began in 2018 under the Trump administration as a series of tariffs aimed at addressing trade imbalances with China has evolved into a long, bitter standoff between Washington and Beijing. Initially, the US imposed tariffs on billions of dollars’ worth of Chinese goods, citing unfair trade practices and intellectual property theft. China responded in kind, slapping duties on American exports. The escalation marked the beginning…

A Costly Air Campaign Amid Growing Resistance In recent weeks, the United States has intensified its military campaign against the Houthi movement in Yemen, targeting strategic assets such as oil refineries, missile launchers, and airports. With President Donald Trump vowing “overwhelming force” to put an end to Houthi missile and drone attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea, the cost of the operation is rapidly climbing—nearing $1 billion in under three weeks, according to reports. Despite this aggressive effort, the campaign’s effectiveness is under increasing scrutiny. While the Pentagon…

The US-China Tariff Battle The trade war between the United States and China has entered a new and intensified phase, with Beijing announcing a sweeping 34% tariff on all US goods, effective April 10. This move comes in direct retaliation to President Donald Trump’s recent tariff hikes on Chinese imports, bringing total new tariffs to 54%. The escalating conflict between the world’s two largest economies has sparked global market turmoil, with investors fearing a potential recession. Beyond tariffs, China has also imposed strict export controls on rare-earth elements—key materials in…