The dragon beckons again

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi goes to China on April 27, against the background of turbulence in global geopolitics and some domestic disquiet about “softening” of India’s China policy. The international…

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What is H-4 visa? Why are spouses of Indian H1-B visa holders worried?

What are H-4 Visa and H1-B visa? H-4 visa is a work permit issued to the spouses of H1-B visa holders under a special order by the previous Obama administration.…

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The myth of rule-making in the international order

Context: Commentaries abound on how emerging powers like China and India are being excluded from institutions in the international order. Exclusion ostensibly prevents them from becoming rule makers that presumably…

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India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) Trilateral Highway

Context:  Work on the 1,000 km-long India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) Trilateral Highway officially started with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) signing an agreement with a joint-venture (JV) between Punj Lloyd…

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The Philippines formally withdraws from International Criminal Court

Context: The Philippines announced to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a month after the judicial body started an inquiry into President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial war on drugs. Other…

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Trade goes on: on U.S and free trade

Context: The United States under Donald Trump may not be a huge fan of free trade across borders, but that’s not stopping other countries from embracing it. About CPTPP: 11…

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