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Soumya Bhowmick
The writer is a Fellow and Lead, World Economies and Sustainability at the Centre for New Economic Diplomacy (CNED) at Observer Research Foundation (ORF).
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Winner of Nepal’s first election since the ‘Gen-Z’ movement must shift focus from remittance-driven stability to job creation
March 06, 2026 09:20 IST
The country’s economic choices will be heavily constrained and enabled by geography. India is not merely Nepal’s nearest market; it is the key node in trade logistics, energy evacuation, and monetary stability
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White House can still act through more established statutes, but only by accepting slower timelines and tighter legal predicates
Sat, Feb 21, 2026
Confusion can become costly in India-US trade pactSubscriber Only
February 18, 2026 23:13 IST
Trade under Trump is not primarily presented as technocratic harmonisation; it is used as a bargaining tool and a form of leverage.
Wed, Feb 18, 2026
The return of trade policy as an instrument of statecraftSubscriber Only
January 26, 2026 07:38 IST
Rather than accepting a bloc-wide compact, India has assembled a network of trade corridors to preserve optionality amid a period when geopolitics routinely spills into commerce
Mon, Jan 26, 2026
Can the US and India finally seal a trade deal? New push targets tariffs, tech rules, and market accessSubscriber Only
December 11, 2025 16:28 IST
A $200-billion relationship hangs in the balance as both nations test political limits to revive a stalled bilateral agreement
Thu, Dec 11, 2025
G20: From India to Brazil to South Africa, a Global South arc that must be sustainedSubscriber Only
November 20, 2025 11:44 IST
India shaped the architecture, Brazil deepened the distributional lens, and South Africa is now attempting to consolidate and institutionalise these gains before the leadership baton moves back to the G7
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
US sanctions on Russia’s Rosneft and Lukoil pose a tough question for India: How far will it go in resisting pressure?Subscriber Only
October 25, 2025 14:18 IST
Washington’s strike on Russian oil isn’t just about punishing Moscow — it’s about reshaping who controls oil, currency, and power
Mon, Oct 27, 2025
Starmer-Modi talks: Beyond trade, India-UK partnership must turn to migration, talentSubscriber Only
October 09, 2025 18:24 IST
As the US tightens the screws, Britain is offering a gentler pitch — lower visa fees, expanded ‘Global Talent’ routes, and a narrative of being friendlier to Indian tech professionals
Fri, Oct 10, 2025
Trump’s tariffs: A test of solidarity at BRICS, the club of the sanctionedSubscriber Only
September 10, 2025 11:29 IST
India has resisted being cast in an anti-Western mould. Unlike China and Russia, which often position the BRICS as a counterweight to the West, New Delhi frames the bloc as a platform for cooperation, rather than confrontation
Wed, Sep 10, 2025
Trump tariffs: The natural temptation is to retaliate, but here’s what India should doSubscriber Only
August 27, 2025 16:31 IST
India must lean on its large domestic market to absorb part of the export surplus. Diversification of export markets must accelerate. India must also leverage multilateral platforms
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
Make in India push in PM Modi’s I-Day speech reflects tactical response to rising protectionism and tariff warsSubscriber Only
August 15, 2025 17:07 IST
The emphasis on "vocal for local" and "swadeshi" manufacturing creates a virtuous cycle where domestic preference drives scale, scale drives competitiveness, and competitiveness enables global market penetration
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
India-UK FTA offers clear benefits, but long-term impact depends on execution and political willSubscriber Only
July 25, 2025 11:26 IST
The agreement leaves several concerns unaddressed. Delhi had lobbied strongly for a more expansive 'Mode 4' mobility framework to facilitate the movement of its IT professionals, seeking concessions on par with those granted to Australia
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
BRICS signals strong Global South, less dependence on WestSubscriber Only
July 07, 2025 17:14 IST
India seeks to keep the bloc constructive, rather than confrontational
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
India’s trade strategy with China will have to rely on a ‘managed rivalry’Subscriber Only
June 30, 2025 12:20 IST
Faced with trade imbalances and geopolitical friction, India is pivoting from overt dependence on China to a “China-plus-one” strategy anchored in resilience and regional realignment
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
The IMF’s uncomfortable balancing act in PakistanSubscriber Only
May 12, 2025 12:52 IST
The recent bailout underscores how the international system continues to accommodate a geopolitically pivotal yet structurally fragile state
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