World

The global economy in flux – Tariffs and turbulence  

Global growth is weakening as rising trade barriers and an increasingly uncertain global policy environment continue to weigh on economies worldwide
Nov 27

The Hidden Keys to the 2025–2026 Elections: Why Europe Doesn’t Understand the United States

European commentary reflects wishful thinking, ignoring uncomfortable facts while misreading American society and misrepresenting the realities of the recent events.
Nov 26

Finger-lickin’ food and the civilising mission

When the newly elected New York mayor Zohran Mamdani was recently mocked for eating with his hands, it exposed the enduring afterlife of colonial hierarchies.
Nov 10

Building on Australia-India comprehensive strategic partnership

The US’ punitive tariffs on India present an opportunity for the two countries to strengthen bilateral ties.
Nov 04

Nobel Prize and Why Gandhi Didn’t Get It?

Nobel Laureate Maria Corina Machado on Gandhi: “Almost everything I do is insignificant, yet important.” Gandhi’s legacy remains relevant, often cited by Nobel Peace Prize recipients today.
Oct 16

Rational alignment in multipolar competition: India and Russia’s strategic pull toward China

In a world of shifting alliances, a game-theory model known as the “Truel” helps explain how weaker states band together when the strongest power loses credibility-and why that could spell danger for the United States
Sep 23

Trump’s tariff playbook: McKinley’s ghost in a globalised world

The US president’s tariff strategy is inspired by 19th-century isolationism. But in an interconnected economy, affected countries can adapt by shifting supply chains and depreciating currencies, leaving US consumers to foot the bill
Sep 02
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