https://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/the-inevitability-of-trumpism
Trumpism was an extension of other US crimes of commission and omission
RN Bhaskar -- 10 January 2021
“There is always something that isn’t working … (with) people taking a path against the community, against democracy, against the common good,”
--Pope Francis...
https://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/policy-watch-most-indicators-flashing-red-theres-trouble-ahead
India's intolerance towards minorities spells trouble
RN Bhaskar
Things are falling apart. There's trouble ahead.
A former Enforcement Directorate official lobbies to join a political party immediately after retirement. He is in the company of many other law enforcement officers who have...
https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/india-and-china-should-come-together-to-manufacture-for-the-world-market-says-sme-body-founder
Chandrakant Salunkhe expects boost to India China relations
He is also the founder of the India-China Business Council and Federation of Indian SME Associations.
Rebello Dominic RN BhaskarUpdated: Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 08:03 AM IST
India and China should come together to...
https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/asia-dominates-on-internet-front-us-eu-way-behind-india-minuscule
Internet markets become more competitive
By RN Bhaskar
Fitch Ratings in its advisory dated 3 June 2021 (https://www.fitchratings.com/research/corporate-finance/chinese-internet-majors-investments-to-slow-profit-growth-03-06-2021) has underscored the possibility of fierce internet competition in the coming years. Already, major Chinese internet companies are prioritising investments in 2021. That...
https://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/policy-watch-can-africa-become-the-new-market-to-stump-india
(The entire series can be found at http://www.asiaconverge.com/2021/05/agenda-for-the-government-2021-series/)
Is it strike #3 for India’s position as an attractive market? Will Africa trounce India?
I deal in facts, not forecasting the future. That's crystal ball stuff. That doesn't work.
-- Peter...
India and China -- taking the long view
RN Bhaskar
Most idealogues bristle at the mention of India China relationships. But there are many sane voices which voice the need for both India and China to work together. And one of...
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Germany hitches its wagon to the Chinese engine
RN Bhaskar
The attempts of the US and NATO to use President Zelensky of Ukraine to needle Russia may be backfiring, big time. The first retaliation came from Russia. The second could...
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China in an intertwined world
By J Mulraj -- Nov 21-28, 2020
China embarked on economic reforms 10 years ahead of India, under Deng Xioping, who famously said ‘I don’t care if the cat is white or black, so long...
India has big plans and announcements about its INR, but without underlying support
RN Bhaskar
For the past couple of months there have been reports and conjectures that the Indian rupee (INR) could easily become the global reserve currency. The answer...
An edited version of this article appeared at https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/russia-day-2021-and-quiet-flows-the-volga-a-review-of-india-russia-relations
This article is being published on 12 June, often celebrated in India as Russia Day.
Russia could be the catalyst in accelerating the shift to Asia the global centre of gravity for...










































