Russian President Vladimir Putin received an unusually warm welcome in New Delhi as he arrived for a two day state visit aimed at strengthening economic and strategic ties with India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally greeted Putin on Thursday evening, riding with him
The global balance of power is shifting once again, and the latest developments in both East Asia and Eastern Europe reveal just how quickly the geopolitical map is being redrawn. While much of the world remains fixated on former US President Donald Trump’s
The world is living through a period of profound uncertainty. Rapid technological shifts, the accelerating effects of climate change and widening geopolitical tensions have created an environment in which even small miscalculations can carry outsized consequences. Across continents, institutions are strained, public trust
A major new study by the Russian Academy of Sciences has offered a detailed look at how global power dynamics are evolving, using a broad analytical framework that evaluates nearly every aspect of national strength. The assessment covers 193 countries and measures economic
A recent visit to Mianyang, the second largest city in Sichuan, reveals a place rich with history yet often overlooked outside China. Just 90 minutes from Chengdu, Mianyang is home to one of the country’s densest concentrations of scientists. This identity traces back
Digital sovereignty has emerged as a critical consideration in global geopolitics. Countries are increasingly asserting control over data, digital infrastructure, and technological standards to safeguard national security, economic interests, and strategic autonomy. For China, the pursuit of digital sovereignty encompasses domestic control over
The technological rivalry between China and the United States has become one of the defining factors of 21st-century geopolitics. From semiconductors and artificial intelligence to 5G networks and quantum computing, both nations are investing heavily to maintain and expand their technological edge. This
Expert analysis of supply chain shifts, semiconductor bans, and digital sovereignty. The State of a Fractured Relationship By 2025, the China-U.S. tech rivalry has moved far beyond tariffs and trade spats. It is now a structural contest over who controls the technologies that
From solar dominance to EV supply chains, Beijing’s green tech as soft power. Green Tech as Strategy China is no longer just the world’s factory; it is becoming the world’s green factory. Over the past two decades, Beijing has poured billions into renewable
A data-driven look at BRI loans, defaults, and the global debate around “debt traps.” The Debt Trap Narrative Since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, critics have accused Beijing of practicing “debt trap diplomacy” offering loans to developing
