The term ânew normalâ grew fashionable as a consequence of the covid pandemic. Looking ahead at that time, a Pew Survey showed that a plurality of experts believed that the pandemic would: 1) worsen inequality; 2) increase the influence and power of big tech firms; 3) multiply the spread of misinformation; and 4) fan the…
At an event to celebrate George Kennan in 1994 on the eve of his 90th birthday, the diplomat credited with the strategy of containment that guided US policy towards the former Soviet Union said it had resulted in âone of the great disappointments of my life.” Kennan was saddened that containment had extracted costs too…
Some of Donald Trumpâs reasons for imposing tariffs on countries are understandable, even if their fitness for the purpose is debatable. Demanding that Mexico impose tighter border controls, Europe raise defence expenditure and China prevent fentanyl smuggling or else suffer economic punishment is coercive diplomacy. A good threat comprises a promise of punishment if the…
To be sure, progress on Indiaâs FTA with the European Union has not been insubstantial. Both sides have committed themselves to signing it by the end of this calendar year. When it happens, it will be the worldâs largest deal of its kind. A trade pact between both sides will not just strengthen our trade…
