USA and France dramatically increase major arms exports; Saudi Arabia is largest arms importer
The largest exporters of arms during the past five years were the USA, Russia, France, Germany and China
In Depth
Gender Equality benefits everyone
The benefits of gender equality are not just for women and girls, but “for everyone whose lives will be changed by a fairer world”, the chief of UN Women said in her message for International Women’s Day (IWD) at UN Headquarters on Friday, being celebrated in New York, ahead of the official day.
Deadly Delhi riots have investors rethinking India’s future
Rising religious tensions may make it easier for investors to turn their backs on India as the economy stutters, according to Simon Chauchard, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Leiden University.
China’s most ambitious Belt and Road Initiative becomes a corridor to nowhere
Plans originally called for a seaport, roads, railways, pipelines, dozens of factories and the largest airport in Pakistan.
Pentagon sees Taliban deal as allowing fuller focus on China
By Associated Press Washington: The Trump I’madministration’s peace deal with the Talibanopens the door for an
Myanmar stands at confluence of India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘Act East policy’
Myanmar would not allow groups that are inimical to India’s interests to operate from its territory.
US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Sets the Stage for Strategic and Business Dialogue Ahead of President Donald J. Trump’s Visit to India
By PTI New Delhi, Delhi, India – Business Wire India During President Trump’s maiden India
“America loves India, America respects India, and America will always be faithful and loyal friends to the Indian people”
This is the full text of the speech delivered by US President Donald Trump’s at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad today
Westinghouse to sign agreement with India’s Nuclear Power Corporation for supply of nuclear reactors
India’s Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage law that foreign governments and vendors say leaves open the possibility of lawsuits against suppliers for nuclear accidents, rather than the operators of the plants, has been a sticking point.
US Tactics to Hold Back China in Africa
Under President Trump, the US’s willful retirement is not a return to the old isolationist stance, though. It sounds like a game or rather a way to show its “value” and the need (of other countries) for its help. A help that is now marketable