Abijit Sharma

Ukrainian Crisis And The World (Dis)Order

The West has had dominance in the world order ever since the end of the second world war. Up until recently, it easily called the shots.

By Abijit Sharma Apr 22, 2022

China’s Cautious Steps In The Graveyard Of Empires

Beijing’s relationship with the Talibans will be contingent upon a number of factors, two primary ones being Chinese investments and its national security. There is no way that Beijing will ‘rush to embrace the Talibans’, as speculated in the Western media. It is tactful and will not make the mistake of becoming another victim in the graveyard of empires.

By Abijit Sharma Aug 18, 2021

Foreign Aid On The Fence!

As the pandemic increases the need for aid around the world, donors are facing tough choices over whether to continue helping vulnerable populations abroad or focus their attention at home.

By Abijit Sharma Aug 08, 2021

Communist Party of China centenary celebrations Reading between the lips

Come 100 years later and China stands in a completely different position. It is an emerging superpower and has been overtaking the United States in almost every possible indicator – be it economic or others.

By Abijit Sharma Jul 14, 2021

Second Wave Of Covid-19 In India: Deadly Blow To The Economy

By Abijit Sharma Jun 23, 2021

The West: A Sore Loser In Vaccine Diplomacy

It is clear that China’s advanced vaccine diplomacy stands in contrast to the ‘me first policy’ of the United States and the European Union.

By Abijit Sharma May 31, 2021

Global Order: Change Is Coming!

Kishore Mahbubani, author of Has China Won? The Chinese Challenge to American Primacy aptly puts it in one of his recent interviews.

By Abijit Sharma Apr 03, 2021

Second Wave Of COVID 19: Asian Underdogs Show The Way

The Asian countries did not stick only to conventional options.

By Abijit Sharma Feb 01, 2021

Indian Politics Whither Democracy?

Despite facing criticism against a number of his decisions, Modi has remained indifferent to the voice of protests.

By Abijit Sharma Dec 29, 2020

Chinese Economy: The Dragon Roars Ahead

According to government data released last month, the Chinese economy grew 4.9% between July and September becoming the first major economy to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic

By Abijit Sharma Nov 30, 2020

The End?

Congress now faces ‘a real crisis’ of leadership since there is no obvious front-runner to succeed Mr. Gandhi

By Abijit Sharma Jul 21, 2019

The Myth Of Enlightened Despotism

It was introduced with the aim of nurturing a small group of clerical Indians who could serve the British’s interests and act as interpreters. The British left India with a literacy rate of only 16 percent (female literacy rate was 8 percent) showing that they did not really do much to educate the masses. The case of Indian railways is even worse.

By Abijit Sharma Aug 18, 2018

The Hug Of War

The hug might have appeared 'immature’ to some but it did its job pretty well. Gandhi’s speech focused on how the BJP was practising politics of hate and how the Congress, on the other hand, was in no mood to engage in divisiveness, polarization or revenge.

By Abijit Sharma Aug 05, 2018

Democracy: No takers here

2018 has been a year of authoritarian leaders.

By Abijit Sharma Jul 03, 2018

From ‘Mad Men’ To Statesmen?

From the very beginning, it was believed that the summit would center on nuclear disarmament. And it did just that. A document signed by the leaders included a pledge from Mr Kim to rid the Korean peninsula of nuclear weapons, which was a huge announcement.

By Abijit Sharma Jun 15, 2018

Making China ‘Great’ Again

Many have argued that Xi’s supremacy will give him the authority he needs to vanquish rampant corruption. China still stands at 77th position in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index - close to countries like India and much behind some of Africa’s most corrupted countries

By Abijit Sharma Mar 23, 2018

Tug Of War In The Indian Ocean

Maldives is not new to political turmoil. It has seen a three decade long repressive authoritarian rule, a coup attempt, assassination attempt against its leader and huge anti-government protests.

By Abijit Sharma Feb 18, 2018

Much Ado About Nothing

By Abijit Sharma Feb 05, 2018

Rise Of Left In Nepal: Neighbors Concern

New Delhi and Beijing keeping a close watch on the developments in Nepal is natural

By Abijit Sharma Dec 22, 2017

Passing The Baton Within The Family

But as India continues to ride the BJP wave, the way ahead for the Gandhi scion will not only be challenging but a test of his personal aptitude; something which he is yet to prove.

By Abijit Sharma Dec 08, 2017

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