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Business News > Mint Authors > Karishma Vaswani

Karishma Vaswani

ARTICLES BY KARISHMA VASWANI

Today’s global celebration of Indian women feels patronizing. (@lostinsfictionn/X)

The rise of the ‘Indian baddie’ on social media says something about the West

3 min read . 08 Jan 2026

Taiwan could turn into a major geopolitical flashpoint in 2026. (AFP)

Expect turbulence around Taiwan with Trump, Xi and Kim as principal players

3 min read . 05 Jan 2026

The father-and-son duo who gunned down 15 people celebrating a Jewish holiday on 14 December are believed to have been radicalized by IS propaganda. (AFP)

Islamic State isn’t back in Asia but its influence has endured

3 min read . 28 Dec 2025

Labour-intensive industries that employ younger workers are the hardest hit. (AFP)

China Shock 2.0: A Chinese export surge is squeezing jobs for Asia’s Gen-Z

3 min read . 18 Dec 2025

Asean should stop ‘managing’ crises and start resolving them. (AFP)

Why do hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia never seem to end?

3 min read . 14 Dec 2025

Its focus on technology could tilt global supply chains towards its orbit. (istockphoto)

China is doubling down on self-reliance and tech as its US rivalry deepens

3 min read . 12 Nov 2025

Japan’s pacifist constitution appears to be losing public support. (AFP)

Trump wants allies to spend more on defence and Takaichi’s Japan seems ready

3 min read . 29 Oct 2025

Modern militancy can’t be policed solely by security agencies. (istockphoto)

Beyond the bombs: The hidden threat of digital terrorism in Southeast Asia

3 min read . 17 Sept 2025

The air at this year’s Pacific Islands Forum was heavy with tension. (istockphoto)

China is using a Pacific Islands huddle to squeeze out Taiwan

3 min read . 09 Sept 2025

Moscow dreamt up this triad in the 1990s but it still lacks cohesion. (REUTERS)

Russia-India-China: A triumvirate that’s too fragile to endure

3 min read . 26 Aug 2025

The immigration debate mustn’t miss the good that incomers do. (istockphoto)

India’s Partition diaspora has been a boon for other Asian economies

3 min read . 19 Aug 2025

China will keep the talks going but isn’t likely to make major concessions. (REUTERS)

Bide your time: China’s playing a long game in its trade talks with America

3 min read . 14 Aug 2025

Success in India requires a balance of local authenticity and global appeal. (AP)

Kolhapuri slip: Luxury houses need to grasp India’s domestic sensibilities

3 min read . 27 Jul 2025

A world guided by interests rather than principles will deepen instability. (REUTERS)

What the Global South takes away from the US-China deal

3 min read . 20 May 2025

The People’s Action Party cannot take the electorate for granted. (Bloomberg)

Singapore has voted for familiarity and stability in uncertain times

4 min read . 06 May 2025

India is open to cooperation but expects its sensitivities to be respected. (AFP)

J.D. Vance can’t afford any diplomatic slip-up on his visit to India

4 min read . 22 Apr 2025

Washington must recognize the strategic nature of competition with Beijing. (via REUTERS)

Xi’s Asian charm offensive is all about keeping the US out

3 min read . 20 Apr 2025

China sees Taiwan as a rebel province of the People’s Republic. (AP)

Taiwan is under siege but not short of security options

3 min read . 17 Apr 2025

China’s emergence as a maritime power could reshape the world order. (AFP)

China’s latest naval exercises have shown how far it can project power

4 min read . 05 Mar 2025

Colombia formed a strategic partnership with China in 2023. (iStock)

China could be the beneficiary of Trump’s arm-twisting of Colombia and others

4 min read . 30 Jan 2025