“China will eat them up.” With that blunt warning, US President Donald Trump reignited diplomatic tensions with Canada and rattled European allies. In a January 23, 2026 post on Truth Social, Trump attacked Ottawa for resisting his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system over Greenland, accusing Canada of freeloading on US security while drifting closer to…
Iran Draws a Red Line Iran has delivered its most uncompromising warning yet to US President Donald Trump, declaring that any military strike on Iranian territory—regardless of scale or intent—would be treated as a declaration of “all-out war.” The statement follows Washington’s announcement of a major naval deployment toward the Middle East, signalling a sharp escalation…
Understanding the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) The Responsible Nations Index (RNI) is a new global benchmarking framework that seeks to redefine how national success is measured. Moving beyond conventional indicators such as gross domestic product, military strength, or geopolitical influence, the RNI evaluates countries through the lens of responsibility—towards their citizens, the planet, and the…
President Donald Trump once again described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “fantastic leader” and a “close friend,” projecting warmth and personal chemistry on the global stage. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, Trump expressed confidence that the United States and India would ultimately reach a “good…
What Is the Board of Peace Meant to Achieve? The strategic aims of President Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace” are ambitious and controversial: to create a faster, more decisive mechanism for conflict resolution under U.S. leadership, reduce reliance on slow multilateral institutions, and translate financial and political commitments directly into enforceable peace outcomes. Initially conceived…
ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission, launched on January 12, 2026, from Sriharikota at 10:18 a.m. IST, was expected to reaffirm the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle’s reputation as India’s most dependable launcher. Instead, a malfunction in the third stage abruptly ended the flight, resulting in the loss of 16 satellites, including key payloads such as EOS-N1 and DRDO’s…
A Strong Partnership in Numbers India’s commercial engagement with the European Union has entered a decisive phase. In FY 2024–25, bilateral goods trade touched an all-time high of USD 136.53 billion, with Indian exports alone climbing to USD 75.85 billion. This performance delivered a healthy trade surplus of USD 15.17 billion for New Delhi and reinforced the…
A Provocative Post with Strategic Undertones President Donald Trump once again ignited geopolitical debate by amplifying a viral social media quip claiming Secretary of State Marco Rubio would become the “President of Cuba.” Trump reposted the remark and added his own endorsement: “Sounds good to me.” While framed humorously, the post landed amid heightened U.S. pressure…
The mass surrender of Maoist cadres in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district in January 2026 has emerged as a powerful indicator of the shrinking space for Left-Wing Extremism in India. Sixty-three insurgents, including several high-value operatives carrying cumulative rewards exceeding ₹1.19 crore, voluntarily renounced violence before security forces. Their decision, driven by ideological fatigue, internal exploitation, and the attraction…
Reliance Industries has indicated it is open to resuming purchases of Venezuelan crude oil, provided Washington permits sales to non-US buyers through a fresh licensing framework. The move follows months of suspended trade after exemptions lapsed in mid-2025. As India’s largest refiner, Reliance’s interest reflects both commercial logic and geopolitical calculation, particularly as global energy flows…
