Opinion

On February 22, 2022, Russia declared war on its enemy, Ukraine, sparking yet another silent conflict for which the world was unprepared: the war of global oil flow. The US tariff war was developing right here in Russia.

India’s Independence Day, celebrated every year on 15th August, is more than a national holiday—it is a vibrant celebration of freedom, unity and the enduring spirit of the Indian people.

While there is little or almost no discussion about the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China, the issue which is propped up every now and then by the media and politicians is about the advisability of India taking over POK. This issue is also a matter of public discussion in India. Before we attempt to settle this ‘popular’ issue, let us consider some background and the current situation.

There are several arenas like foreign trade, currency rivalry & national security between US-China that ingest strain between the bilateral ties over the last decade especially. But after a lot of ruckus, there is still a sense of cooperation between the two on matters like global climate change & specifically on the Covid 19.

The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, made a significant visit to Thailand on April 6, 2025, for the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) summit.