Building on its recent counter-terrorism efforts targeting foreign influence in regional conflicts, India now faces a wider strategic squeeze from global disruptions. This includes heightened geopolitical competition from China, the impact of "Trumpian" policies, and ongoing Russian disinformation campaigns. Economically, India is feeling swift knock-on effects from global conflicts, leading to domestic measures like tightened export rules and fuel duty adjustments, while it also seeks to lead the Global South and address trade network vulnerabilities.
“"India’s current trade agreement network only partially overlaps with the countries that matter most for critical minerals, midstream processing, and advanced components," write @CSIS_Trade and @CSISIndiaChair experts.”
“"India’s current trade agreement network only partially overlaps with the countries that matter most for critical minerals, midstream processing, and advanced components," write @CSIS_Trade and @CSISIndiaChair experts.”
“#FirstpostAfrica: Cameroon is set to host the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, but the summit has been overshadowed by a diplomatic row with Taiwan. @alysonle tells you more. https://t.co/lJrQzsEqBz”
“#FPIndia: As the conflict in West Asia continues, the Indian government has launched a multi-front response to prevent fuel shortages from disrupting daily life of citizens.”
“A new free-trade agreement between the UK and Switzerland must overcome issues such as data regulation, intellectual property and access to service-sector companies, the Swiss government said while stressing that talks are “well advanced.””
“Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help”
“Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help”
“Indians who have gained access to decent schools and clinics now need further nourishment for the mind.”
“India’s current trade agreement network only partially overlaps with the countries that matter most for critical minerals, midstream processing, and advanced components," write @CSIS_Trade and @CSISIndiaChair experts.”
“"India’s current trade agreement network only partially overlaps with the countries that matter most for critical minerals, midstream processing, and advanced components," write @CSIS_Trade and @CSISIndiaChair experts.”
“#FPOpinion | How India faces a strategic squeeze amid Trumpian disruption and China’s silent advance”
“Xi may juxtapose his professionalism with Trump’s antics to position himself as a trustworthy statesman, but India should have no illusions,✍️@mrubin1971”