Canada’s decision not to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Group of Seven summit this month is a calculated and justifiable response to mounting concerns about human rights and international norms. For the first time since 2019, India will not be present at the G7 table, despite its rising economic influence and recent […]
India once held a commanding presence in South Asia: economically, politically and culturally. But in recent years, it has watched its influence erode across the region. From Bangladesh and Nepal to the Maldives and Sri Lanka, the neighborhood is tilting steadily toward China. In response, India must act decisively and strategically. It must stop taking […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi often speaks of strength, unity, and national pride. Yet his policies have left India more divided at home and more isolated abroad. The recent military operation following the April 22 Pahalgam attack, named Operation Sindoor, was not a triumph. It was a political and strategic failure that cost over 100 lives. […]
President Donald Trump said in a social media post today that Apple should manufacture iPhones sold in the United States within the country, rather than in India or other nations, and called for a 25% tariff if the company does not comply. Trump posted on his platform Truth Social that he had “long ago informed […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent vow that “no power on Earth” can stop India from punishing Pakistan for terrorism isn’t strength. It is reckless political theatre. At a rally in Bikaner, Modi dismissed global concerns about nuclear escalation, stating that India “will not be deterred by scaremongering about the use of atom bomb.” This is […]
In the aftermath of Pakistan’s most serious military standoff with India in decades, the country has elevated Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir to the rank of field marshal, the highest military designation in the nation’s armed forces. While such recognition for defending national sovereignty is understandable, it also underscores a deeper problem Pakistan has yet […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to launch Operation Sindoor in retaliation for a deadly terror attack in Kashmir was intended as a show of strength and deterrence. But a closer examination of the regional fallout and strategic responses suggests the operation may have backfired, ultimately strengthening Pakistan’s internal cohesion, reinforcing its military’s strategic calculus, […]
India’s decision to restrict the import of Bangladeshi goods through its northeastern land ports marks a troubling shift in regional trade policy. The new measures, which block the entry of ready-made garments and other key exports from Bangladesh via land, risk undermining years of progress in bilateral economic integration and regional connectivity. This approach not […]
Remittance inflows are playing a growing role in driving innovation and productivity in South Asia, according to a study examining their long-term economic impact. The report, titled Unveiling the Impact of Remittances on Productive Efficiencies, highlights how financial transfers from abroad are fueling more than just household consumption. They are increasingly linked to national economic […]
The recent India-Pakistan conflict revealed a troubling collapse in standards across Indian newsrooms. In a climate of nationalism and competitive pressure, many mainstream outlets broadcast fabricated or unverified stories, misleading millions. As reported in The New York Times (“How the Indian Media Amplified Falsehoods in the Drumbeat of War,” May 17, 2025), respected networks abandoned […]
