By Karan Bhasin
While we do know that global poverty has declined significantly over the last decade, with much of the decline coming from China and India, India’s contribution has not often been well understood or appreciated.
By Dhruva Jaishankar
The newly-elected presidency of Lee Jae Myung in South Korea has created an opportunity to advance India-South Korea relations. The greatest potential for cooperation between the two countries involves aligning South Korea’s dynamic industrial capabilities with India’s own industrialization efforts.
By Marta Bengoa
The current situation demands acknowledgment that trade and monetary policy operate as interconnected systems, not isolated levers that can be pulled independently. A coherent approach would acknowledge that the United States’ economic strength derives from its integration into global supply chains, not isolation from them.
By Anit Mukherjee
In less than two months, global heads of governments will land in Belém for the formal opening of COP30. But with little time left, climate commitments are falling short of the urgency needed to address the crisis.
By Caroline Arkalji
Securing strategic minerals against intensifying natural risks is no longer just a business challenge; it must be a global policy priority. The energy transition cannot succeed on unstable foundations; the world needs smarter, safer, and fairer mines designed to withstand current and future environmental risks.
By Anit Mukherjee
The lack of jobs and job creation has not only sparked the recent student protests in Bangladesh but also has raised concern among voters in the United States as the 2024 presidential election nears. How can both the United States and Bangladesh tackle the shortcomings of their national job markets for incoming youth?
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