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

The SCO summit at Tianjin in China, followed by a spectacular military display in Beijing, signal a resolve to contest the vagaries of the Trump Administration and tweak the global and regional orders.

As the US turns tariffs into a blunt instrument of foreign policy, India needs to chart its own path through diversification, diplomacy and domestic reform

Hailed by Britain’s prime minister in superlatives, the deal opens up significant opportunities. Its success will depend on what comes next

If the US pressures China to free-float the yuan, increase market access for its companies and go for full capital account convertibility, a trade deal is unlikely

China is sending critical geoeconomic signals that it will resist US bullying and economic hegemonism

Trade wars have no winners. Having learnt no lessons from his first term on trade protectionism, this unfortunate reality is again staring Trump in the face

Brazil is perceived as a closed economy, therefore, India should utilise every single opportunity to expand its bilateral trade ties.