Even the most ardent critics of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), must acknowledge the NDA Government’s propensity for launching bold and innovative schemes. Hence, it’s nosurprise that the Government of India (GOI) has recently initiated two groundbr...
In recent months, the US and France have significantly increased their global arms sales, while Russia, once a close competitor to the US, has seen a decline. The comprehensive anti-Russian sanctions led by the US and its allies have severely impacted Moscow’s ability to conduct business as usual,...
Bangladesh’s economic stability faces a formidable challenge as it navigates the impacts of the Ukraine conflict and the enduring effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The nation’s pillars of progress, including substantial forex reserves, growing remittances, robust exports, and a stable currency (...
In a positive development for South Asia, Sri Lanka has quietly and effectively embarked on a remarkable economic reco-very in recent months. This resurgence can be attributed to successful anti-inflation measures and disciplined import reductions. Policymakers are now experiencing a sense of relief...
Contrary to Western calculations, recent anti-Russian economic sanctions have turned into yet another example of a major financial decision going disastrously wrong. The 7000-odd sanctions were intended to cripple Russia within days ---to ‘reduce the ruble t...