Enrichment rights retained. Stockpiles staying on Iranian soil. The Strait of Hormuz still in play. A close reading of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding reveals how far Washington retreated from its 2025 demands.
1 min read19 Jun 2026Uncle Sam has bestrode the world as a superpower since World War II, but its defeat by a non-nuclear middle power like Iran will have global ramifications. It’s not just multipolarity we’re staring at, but a more chaotic world.
5 min read19 Jun 2026Crucially for Europe, all seven, including America, expressed “unwavering support” for Ukraine and vowed to “strengthen sanctions” on Russia, including on oil and gas.
5 min read19 Jun 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit taking place in Evian, according to media reports. President Trump has already announced that he will participate in the G7 summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
3 min read10 Jun 2026Global imbalances are back on the G-7 agenda, with China’s trade surplus once again in the dock. But this diagnosis is incomplete. The way out is to revise domestic policy choices: the US must contain its financial excesses and China’s its savings glut.
2 min read18 Jan 2026Donald Trump is meeting with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland to discuss trade and looming tariff rates. Despite enjoying golf, Trump is under pressure to negotiate an agreement as the EU threatens retaliation against American products if tariffs are imposed.
2 min read27 Jul 2025Canada’s PM Mark Carney is likely to place climate action at the forefront of the Group of Seven’s agenda in subsequent meetings. His views on global warming and record of policy moves suggest as much
4 min read3 Jul 2025PM Modi said he declined President Trump's invitation for a Washington visit, opting instead for Odisha to honour the sacred land of Lord Jagannath.
1 min read20 Jun 2025PM Modi and Croatian PM Plenkovic held talks in Zagreb to boost ties in trade, defence, technology, and culture. The MEA said both leaders discussed expanding cooperation and noted growing cultural links like Yoga and Indology as key to strengthening the India-Croatia partnership.
2 min read19 Jun 2025This comes after Macron suggested to reporters at the G7 summit that Trump was leaving early to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. However, the comment was met with harsh criticism from the US president.
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