Australia migration policy

Reforming Australia’s migration to favour skilled workers

Australia’s migration programme has failed to deliver what it promises. It brings in relatively few genuinely skilled workers, while favouring family migration. Read more »
Trump tariffs

Trump tariffs hand China a diplomatic opening

Trump tariffs risk undermining US strategy, nudging India toward deeper ties with China and Russia at the SCO summit. #US #SCO #China #trade #tariffs Read more »
Indus Waters Treaty problems

Indus Waters Treaty: From cooperative vision to calculated confrontation.

Once hailed for its stability, the Indus Waters Treaty now fuels political tensions and ecological neglect. Read more »
SCO Summit 2025, India-China

India resets China ties at SCO Summit 2025

At SCO Summit 2025, Modi and Xi signal a diplomatic thaw in Tianjin as India balances US tariffs with regional pragmatism. #SCO #Modi #Xi #India #China Read more »
SCO summit in China

India at SCO: Strategic autonomy in a shifting Asia

Modi’s outreach at SCO Summit will highlight New Delhi’s quest for stability, counterterrorism and balanced regional partnerships. Read more »
India-China trade tension

India-China trade tensions to persist despite SCO diplomacy

Prime minister Narendra Modi will seek to reduce imbalances in India-China trade during his visit for the SCO summit in Tianjin. Read more »
huawei vs nvidia

China’s Huawei threatens Nvidia’s AI chip dominance

The rise of Huawei signals a split in the AI hardware market, forcing firms to adapt to rival ecosystems in the US and China. Read more »
Federal reserve, Trump

Trump’s assault on Fed puts US growth, jobs at risk

Trump's bid to bend the Fed threatens credibility, lifting treasury yields and mortgages while undermining the fight against inflation. #Trump #Fed Read more »
Gaza famine and Israel

Gaza famine puts Israel in a strategic bind

A man-made Gaza famine is narrowing Israel’s options and fraying global norms — demanding a ceasefire-for-access and a clear day-after plan. Read more »
Trump Europe policy and putin

Trump’s Europe script: Putin as equal, others as serfs

Trump’s Europe policy casts allies as supplicants, while Russia reaps the benefits of his authoritarian admiration. Read more »