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Analysis

Donald Trump: The Gorbachev of America? How Tariffs and "America First" Could Pave China’s Path to Superpower Status

The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 is often attributed to Mikhail Gorbachev’s policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), which, despite their good intentions, inadvertently accelerated systemic weaknesses. Today, Donald Trump’s economic nationalism—particularly his tariff-driven "America First" agenda—risks triggering a similar unravelling for the United States. While Trump’s policies are framed as protecting American jobs and industries, they function more like an "America Only" strategy that isolates the U.S., destabilises its economy, and empowers rivals like China. Trump’s tariffs harm U.S. citizens, benefit foreign producers, and position China to dominate the 21st-century global order.

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Business

Trump’s Economic Bunker Buster Bill Targets India, Russia, and China

The bill’s core is simple yet devastating: any country trading with Russia will face a 500% U.S. tariff. If India imports oil from Russia, every Indian export to the U.S. will be hit with a 500% tax, effectively wiping out India’s exports. China, which imports oil, gas, uranium, and rare earth metals from Russia, will also be affected. When Europe stopped buying from Russia, India stepped in, importing crude oil, refining it, and selling it to Europe, easing their energy crisis. But India’s close ties with Russia are increasingly frustrating the U.S.

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Analysis

SIR as a Gateway to Electoral Delays and ONOE

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls and the One Nation One Election (ONOE) proposal continue to stir controversy. As of July 13, 2025, with Bihar's SIR exercise nearing its July 25 deadline amid legal challenges, discussions have intensified about a potential nationwide rollout. Critics argue this could enable election delays, citing incomplete processes as a pretext to postpone polls in states nearing their terms and advance them in others. Meanwhile, ONOE faces scrutiny for its handling of contingencies like legislator deaths or coalition breakdowns. Adding a layer of intrigue is the speculative narrative that ONOE could serve as a "rehabilitation" mechanism for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, potentially paving the way for his transition to the presidency amid age-related retirement debates.

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Analysis

My Analysis of the Air India Flight 171 Crash

It’s been over two days since Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025. This was the first ever crash of a 787 and the first major widebody aircraft crash in over a decade. The flight took off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, runway 23, bound for London Gatwick with 242 people on board. Tragically, just 30 seconds after takeoff, the plane lost altitude and crashed into a hostel near the city, killing all but one passenger and many on the ground. The latest reports confirm a death toll of 274, making it one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent years.

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Analysis

Trump's Trade Policies: Impact on America's Elite and Global Relations

Recent trade policies implemented by President Trump have significant implications for both America and its global relationships. These policies include tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico, as well as stopping military aid to Ukraine. This article examines how these decisions are affecting powerful American business interests and reshaping global dynamics in what appears to be an internal power struggle within America's elite circles.

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Analysis

Unravelling the Truth Behind Sandeshkhali's Tragic Saga: A Tale of Political Machinations

Sandeshkhali's tranquility shattered by heinous crimes. Arrest of Sheikh Shahajahan by ED reveals political manipulation, with events dating back to 2021, exploited by BJP for future gain. Fabricated cases and raids serve partisan agendas, obscuring the plight of victims. As dust settles, imperative to confront reality beyond political expediency. Justice must prevail over opportunism to honor the resilience of those who suffered.

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Analysis

BJP's Calculated Moves: Decoding the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Expansion and Electoral Strategy Ahead of 2024

The next election is very important, not just because of the usual bluster that goes along with elections, but also because of the calculated moves that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is making. The way the party is handling the upcoming election, especially in Uttar Pradesh, needs careful scrutiny. Due to its affiliation with Ayodhya and its 80 parliamentary seats, Uttar Pradesh, with its constantly changing political environment, acts as a battleground for India's coalition politics. We explore the BJP's approach in Uttar Pradesh and the recent enlargement of its cabinet in the state, providing insight into how this could affect the next elections.

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Analysis

Unfair Coal Block Allocation: The Case of West Bengal

The revelation of collusion between private entities, particularly the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, and governmental bodies adds a sinister dimension to the coal block allocation saga. The clandestine maneuvers employed to rig auctions and manipulate bidding processes lay bare the nexus between vested interests and administrative machinery. The modus operandi adopted by these entities, including bid secrecy breaches and monopolistic practices, further erodes the credibility of the allocation process, casting a shadow of doubt on the sanctity of governmental institutions.

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Analysis

A Paradigm Shift in Indian Banking: Exploring the Five-Day Work Week Proposal

This article delves deeper into the rationale behind the proposal of Five-Day-Banking by highlighting the potential consequences of both implementing and not implementing the five-day work week. It explores the potential positive impact on employee well-being and its correlation with productivity and efficiency, while acknowledging potential challenges and proposing solutions to address them.

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Analysis

Saudi Arabia - Liberal by Compulsion, Not by Choice

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammad Bin Salman has been doing some reforms in the extreme religious regulations maintained by the country. Political analysts are marking it as Liberalism of the Prince whereas this is purely a fight for existence of Saudi Arabia in near future when the world shifts from oil consumption to renewable energy usage. An Analysis