Tag: Geopolitics
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Putin smiles when your wifi fails: Europe’s new frontier in the war of irritation
Introduction: A new kind of pressure campaign When a stable internet connection falters, it’s easy to shrug it off as a local outage or an equipment glitch. But a growing body of analysis suggests that in Europe, diminishing connectivity and the sporadic downtime of critical services may be part of a broader political strategy. Critics…
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Does India Need One More Jaishankar? EAM’s ‘Lord Hanuman’ Analogy On Leadership
Jaishankar’s Leadership Message: Vision, Confidence, and Decisive Action External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar has long been recognized for his sharp strategic thinking and poised diplomacy. In a recent remarks session, he underscored a timeless truth about statecraft: leadership is the decisive edge. Drawing a cultural reference to Lord Hanuman, he framed leadership as…
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Carney Sets Security Guardrails as Canada Recalibrates Ties with China
Introduction: A Deliberate Recalibration Canada’s relationship with China is entering a new phase, marked by clear security guardrails and a more deliberate, principled approach. Prime Minister Mark Carney has started to publicly outline the boundaries he believes must govern Ottawa’s dealings with China as the two nations navigate a complex mix of trade, investment, supply…
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Oil Prices in India: Will a US-Venezuela War Spike Costs?
Overview: A geopolitical shock and its ripple effects Global oil markets are highly sensitive to geopolitical risk, sanctions, and supply disruptions. If the United States escalates against Venezuela, one of the world’s former majeure sources of heavy crude, India could see changes in price dynamics, import costs, and inflation. While India imports a broad mix…
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Will Oil Prices Rise in India if the US Goes to War with Venezuela? Analyzing the Risk
Overview: A hypothetical conflict and India’s oil exposure Geopolitical tensions intensifying around Venezuela—and potential US military action—have the potential to disrupt crude supply routes and influence global oil prices. For India, which imports a large share of its crude, a spike in prices could translate into higher fuel costs, inflationary pressure, and broader economic impacts.…
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Oil Prices in India: How US War on Venezuela Impacts
Introduction: A potential shockwave for Indian oil markets The prospect of a US-led military confrontation with Venezuela raises immediate questions about oil price dynamics in India. As one of the world’s largest energy importers, India’s refiners and consumers are sensitive to disruptions in supply, sanctions, and global risk appetite. While war in Venezuela is not…
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How a Shared Future Can Save the World from Fragmentation
Understanding the idea of a shared future The notion of a “shared future” is more than a buzzword. It’s a practical lens for reimagining international relations, economy, technology, and culture as interdependent strands of a single human story. In a time when borders feel more permeable and yet politics often pulls in opposite directions, the…
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Pakistan accuses India of weaponizing water amid rising tensions
Background: a long-running water dispute comes to a head The accusation from Pakistan’s leadership marks a significant escalation in a dispute that has simmered for decades. Officials say India’s recent releases from dams along shared river basins were conducted without the customary warning and in quantities that could affect downstream communities, agriculture, and power generation.…
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Netanyahu and Trump Planned Iran Strike and Executed Deception Campaign, Report Claims
Overview of the Allegations A recent report published by The Washington Post raises serious allegations about planning and public messaging surrounding a potential strike on Iran’s nuclear program. The article contends that Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former U.S. President Donald Trump began exploring options for a strike after their first meeting in February,…
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The Quiet American: Vietnam War Lessons for Today
Introduction: A Quiet Death, Loud Lessons The Quiet American, in its various forms, is more than a war-era thriller. It is a meditation on intervention, journalism, and the fragile line between idealism and manipulation. As the Vietnam War’s first generation of observers moved into memory, Phillip Noyce’s adaptation (and Graham Greene’s original novel) challenged audiences…