Editorial Analysis

With Donald Trump securing a second term as President of the United States ‘Trump 2.0’, the dynamics of US-India trade relations are poised for significant shifts with renewed focus on his ‘America First’ policies, which are expected to impact various sectors of the Indian economy.

On the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit, held in Kazan, Russia, India and Iran held a crucial bilateral meeting, highlighting the untapped potential in their partnership, which have been historically rich but faced stagnation in recent years.

Recently, India along with other IPEF nations welcomed the upcoming entry into force of the Clean Economy Agreement, Fair Economy Agreement, and the Overarching Agreement on IPEF, and emphasised the significant opportunities to further deepen economic cooperation and deliver concrete benefits through ongoing collaboration.

India has reaffirmed its commitment to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR), a UN-backed global agreement adopted in 2015.

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)'s Living Planet Report 2024 reveals a drastic 73% decrease in the average size of monitored wildlife populations over the past 50 years, from 1970 to 2020.

The under-representation of women in judiciary, that is expected to embody fairness and equality, highlights a significant gap in achieving true gender parity. Despite various efforts, women continue to face substantial barriers in entering and advancing within the judiciary.

The Anti Defection Law in India, a crucial instrument designed to maintain the stability of governments and uphold the integrity of democratic institutions, has several gaps which need to be addressed to make it more effective and impartial.

Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Rs.1,000 crore Venture Capital (VC) Fund dedicated to supporting India’s space sector.

As India approaches the 75th anniversary of its Constitution, the role of education, as it remains a fundamental pillar for nation-building in India, remains as crucial as ever. 

Global supply chains are at an inflection point. As recent proposed US rules on Chinese connected car tech and Israel’s pager attacks indicated the changing focus of global supply chains — from resilience to security.