By Anit Mukherjee
India’s tariff troubles in the short term are an opportunity to undertake a strategic revaluation of its export strategy at a time when the global trading system itself is in turmoil.
India Responds to Beijing’s Pressure on Taiwan
Middleware Solutions: Making Social Media More Transparent
India’s Energy Independence Agenda: Weaving Economic, Environmental, and Geopolitical Priorities
Strengthening India’s Cyber Incident Reporting Framework
How the Global South Shaped the G20 and Global Governance
By Anit Mukherjee and Caroline Arkalji
The consecutive presidencies of Indonesia, India, Brazil, and South Africa within the G20 offers a blueprint for how the Global South can continue shaping global governance at a time of geopolitical uncertainty and a rapid rebalancing of the globalization process itself.
A Sudden Slide in U.S.-India Relations
An EU-India FTA is Vital for their Clean Energy Industries
Trump’s Complex Tariff Deals Will Tax American Consumers
The US Needs Compute. Can India Deliver?
Three Global Lessons from India’s Clean Energy Surge
A Deeper Dive: Trump Pursues American Dominance in AI
By Sarah Box
The AI Action Plan is a clear signpost towards American dominance in AI and its impact will be felt globally. The hope is that it will indeed lead to the industrial and information revolution and cultural renaissance anticipated by the administration, and that this is not a winner-take-all race but one that allies and partners can share in.
Trump’s Bold AI Action Plan Leads to Questions of Implementation
Reframing AI Governance with LMIC-Led Leadership
Rare UN Consensus and Progress on Cybersecurity
Towards an India-U.S. Drone Corridor
In the Absence of Xi and Putin, the BRICS Pivot South
By Anit Mukherjee
The BRICS Leader’s Declaration lays out in detail the process for a revision of quotas at the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, representation of the Global South in the governance of artificial intelligence and other transformative technologies that will shape the future, and increasing the accessibility and affordability of climate finance.
India-UK Trade Deal Sets a New Benchmark for India’s Digital Trade
By Ashita Jain
The India-UK FTA reflects a significant shift in India’s digital trade approach. The commitments it makes, particularly on customs duties on electronic transmissions, data flows, and source code protection, will serve as benchmarks in India’s ongoing negotiations with the EU and the United States.
The Quad Joint Statement: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
By Lindsey Ford
There is much that feels reassuringly familiar about the joint statement that came out of the July 1 Quad meeting in DC, which maintains significant continuity in its overall tone and content. However, a close review also points to notable shifts that could erode the group’s regional influence over time.
A Streamlined Agenda as Quad Cooperation Continues
By Ammar Nainar
Despite trade and tariff wars and continuing security tensions in Europe, the Middle East, and Indian subcontinent, Quad cooperation continues. But the trends this year also reflect a new and more focused agenda for Quad cooperation in the second Trump administration, including maritime, economic, and technology security, as well as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.