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In 2026 Trumpism could fail but that might not affect India

Trump has triumphed over critics, including me, in 2025. His state of the union message in January foretold a sharp rise in tariffs, and...

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Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

USA, it’s down down: From global policeman to transactional bully, America’s breeding chaos – affecting India

Synopsis Many Indian analysts and politicians have long argued for a multipolar world. They now have it, formally spelled out in American English....

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Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

Trumpism won’t triumph: Even if a sharp US slowdown is likely, India should fare well in 2026

Synopsis Despite initial fears of a global recession due to Trump's protectionist policies, the US and India experienced robust economic growth in...

15.01.2026 1

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Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

To put it crudely, Big Oil will scupper Trump’s Venezuela plan

Donald Trump is advertising his abduction of Venezuela’s President Maduro as hard-nosed realpolitik. Without putting troops on the ground, he says...

15.01.2026 1

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Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

India wants rupee to be global currency. China’s experiment should offer a stark warning

RBI’s small steps like last week’s to internationalise the Rupee are ok, but don’t think of full convertibility now, the columnist says. Here’s why...

09.10.2025 2

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Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

India can attract far more foreign investment, so why doesn’t it?

To achieve that we need second-generation reforms in politically difficult areas like labour, environment, and land acquisition. But even first-...

08.10.2025 1

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Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

₹upee, a ₹eality check

Synopsis India is taking small steps to make the rupee a global currency. This aims to reduce dollar reliance and boost trade. However, past...

08.10.2025 5

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Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

Is this a sign of our times? Trump’s signature controversy takes over US politics

Synopsis A controversy erupts over Donald Trump’s signature. It appears on a birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein. The note includes a drawing. Some...

23.09.2025 2

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Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

Slowdown scare to ‘miracle economy’, India’s growth defies pessimists

The Indian economy is performing well. Recent growth figures have surpassed expectations. Despite concerns from economists and potential trade...

23.09.2025 2

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Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

GDP measurements: Undercounting services & quality in favour of goods & quantity needs a fix

Synopsis Current GDP measurements, primarily designed for goods, inadequately capture the value of services, which now dominate economies like the...

23.09.2025 1

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Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

Sorry economists, the foreign policy experts are right on Trump

The experts advocate a firm stance, urging India to resist yielding to pressure to abandon its independent foreign policy, particularly regarding...

23.09.2025 1

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Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar