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How Trump has flipped the diplomatic process: Flashy summits first, grunt work nextSubscriber Only
August 20, 2025 18:36 IST
Ironing out the details typically happens between staffers and diplomats before leaders step in to finalise the agreement. But Trump went big last week in Alaska with Putin, then at the White House on Monday, without any breakthroughs to announce.
Why China plans to connect the restive Xinjiang to Tibet, at India’s doorstepSubscriber Only
August 20, 2025 15:06 IST
Both autonomous regions are large, have unique demographics, and harsh terrain and climatic conditions that make the construction of infrastructure projects challenging. Increasing access, however, has been an important Chinese policy goal of late. The route will be close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Russia or Ukraine: Who does Crimea belong to?Subscriber Only
August 20, 2025 10:53 IST
Crimea, the contested peninsular region of southern Ukraine, has long changed hands between empires. Since the 1990s, Russians and Ukrainians have fought for control over the land
Mossad chief visits Qatar: Why this gulf state is the new hub of deals and diplomacySubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 12:51 IST
From backchannel talks with the Taliban to hush-hush negotiations between Washington and Tehran, Qatar is emerging as the world's go-to middleman. How, and why, did this happen?
How right-wing outcry influenced US pausing visitor visas for GazansSubscriber Only
August 17, 2025 20:55 IST
Medical flights for children affected by the conflict in Gaza have been occurring for well over a year, organized by a variety of charities.
Putin invites Trump to Moscow: a brief account of previous US Presidents’ visits to RussiaSubscriber Only
August 16, 2025 17:40 IST
Till date, eight American Presidents have made a total of 21 trips to Russia, including six to the erstwhile Soviet Union
The Alaska Report Card: First assessment of who won what, and howSubscriber Only
August 16, 2025 12:13 IST
Alaska summit 2025, Trump Putin meeting: Putin won a round just by showing up and conceding nothing. Trump did not get the deal he wanted, but to be fair, he did not seem to have expected it. For India, the best news is that there is no bad news, for now.
Unfinished Alaska talks, US-Russia ties: Beyond oil tariff against IndiaSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 18:35 IST
The Modi government will hope that Washington and Moscow will arrive at a final agreement on how to deal with Ukraine and Trump will discard the 25 per cent additional tariff. At the minimum, Delhi would want Trump to postpone the deadline of August 27 for implementing the additional tariffs against India.
What might a Russia-Ukraine ‘land swap’ entail?Subscriber Only
August 15, 2025 22:31 IST
Ahead of his much anticipated meeting with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump has repeatedly spoken about Ukraine and Russia swapping land to end the war
China This Week | US-China tariff truce holds, ‘unprecedented’ deal with Nvidia, and moreSubscriber Only
August 15, 2025 19:55 IST
Every Friday, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, we look at why a tariff settlement matters to both China and the US, a semiconductor deal that drew criticism, and possible India-China direct flight resumption.
All about Candace Owens, the controversial political commentator being sued by French President MacronSubscriber Only
August 15, 2025 13:00 IST
Owens has rallied against most progressive positions, calling feminism "toxic", for instance. US President Donald Trump called her a "very smart thinker" in 2018. Here is what to know about her rapid rise to popularity.
Ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska summit, what US, Russia and Ukraine wantSubscriber Only
August 15, 2025 12:27 IST
What do Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy want from the meeting? What are the stakes for India, and why is New Delhi hoping that the US President comes out feeling good with a ‘win’ in his mind?
Why many Chinese foreign affairs analysts reacted critically to PM Modi’s likely China visitSubscriber Only
August 15, 2025 10:01 IST
Beijing has officially welcomed PM Modi to attend the SCO summit this month-end. However, “fence sitter” India could make a 180-degree turn to strike a deal with US President Trump and skip the SCO, some in China say.
The importance of Chief of the Pakistan Army Syed Asim MunirSubscriber Only
August 14, 2025 12:20 IST
The Army has always been all-powerful in Pakistan, but Munir’s rise has been helped by its weak civilian government, poor economic situation, and the fact that he seems to be in Trump’s unexpected good graces
Little to gain, lots to lose: Where Ukraine stands ahead of Trump-Putin meetSubscriber Only
August 13, 2025 16:28 IST
Three and a half years into the war, Ukraine is well and truly on the defensive. As things stand now, accepting a ‘bad’ deal might appear to be the best option for Kyiv. Does the future hold out hopes of any other outcome?
US designates Baloch group as terror organisation: Significance of stepSubscriber Only
August 13, 2025 12:32 IST
Baloch Liberation Army FTO, US designates BLA terrorist: What is the significance of the FTO tag for the Baloch Liberation Army, and what is the India angle in this? We explain.
Authorities allegedly ‘take away’ top Chinese diplomat: Who is Liu Jianchao?Subscriber Only
August 11, 2025 19:51 IST
Liu, 61, has earlier been tipped to be the Foreign Minister of China. What is the context for yet another senior leader allegedly coming under the lens of the Chinese Communist Party?
After almost losing Trump, how Putin got his ideal summit, and what it means for UkraineSubscriber Only
August 10, 2025 21:53 IST
By speaking a language Trump understands — the language of real estate — Putin secured something he had been seeking ever since January: a one-on-one meeting with the US leader, without Zelenskyy present
What’s driving Japan’s population fall, with record decline of 900,000 people in 2024Subscriber Only
August 11, 2025 12:10 IST
Japan and some of its East Asian neighbours frequently make headlines about population concerns, even as birth rates are now low in many countries. What makes their case unique?
How Israel’s Gaza war has thrown future of IMEC up in the airSubscriber Only
August 11, 2025 12:19 IST
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor is an ambitious idea that can cut shipping time by about 40%. But Israel’s war in Gaza poses a fundamental challenge
China This Week | Putin dials Xi, China frowns at India-Philippines drills, but welcomes PM Modi for visitSubscriber Only
August 8, 2025 23:19 IST
Every Friday, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week saw China comment on India’s ties with the Philippines, and on the possible first visit by the Prime Minister to the country in seven years.
Why Trump has called for the resignation of Intel’s CEOSubscriber Only
August 8, 2025 16:25 IST
Lip-Bu Tan, who was appointed Intel’s CEO in March, has been asked by President Donald Trump to resign. The development has raised concerns among several industry experts, who see it as an abuse of executive power.
Explained Interview | What to expect from the Trump-Putin meetingSubscriber Only
August 8, 2025 19:04 IST
The two Presidents could meet as early as next week. ARJUN SENGUPTA spoke to one of India’s foremost experts on Russia on the state of the war, what the Trump-Putin meeting could achieve, and what it could mean for Ukraine, Europe, and India
BCG analysed plan to ‘relocate’ Gazans to Somalia: What Financial Times’ report foundSubscriber Only
August 7, 2025 20:17 IST
What kind of work did the consultancy firm BCG do on Gaza, and why did it later disavow it? We explain.
What is gerrymandering and why Democrat lawmakers fled TexasSubscriber Only
August 11, 2025 22:27 IST
Gerrymandering Texas 2025, Democrat lawmakers flee Texas: What is gerrymandering, and why has it turned into a political flashpoint in Texas? We explain the saga, in 8 points.
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