Since gaining independence, India's trade policy has concentrated on non-reliance and protectionism, setting it apart from other nations. The 35 years following independence were characterized by extremely high tariffs, strict import controls, and a complicated licensing system designed to promote rising Indian diligence while securing multitudinous sectors.

The 2020s have shown a stark rise in discontentment among the youth of South Asia; giving rise to a string of revolutions across the continent, which have overthrown the existing regimes and replaced them with student backed interim governments.

An eventful Malaysian ASEAN chairmanship comes to an end as the Philippines prepares to take the mantle, amidst straining domestic and international complexities. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. prepares to save his throne as he finds imminent threats both outside and within the borders. A tumultuous Southeast Asian Region and a threatened Philippines, thus, leave ASEAN hanging in the balance.

The Indo-Russian relations stand pivotal in a time where India faces severe backlash from the U.S., especially under the second term of President Donald Trump. These increasing tensions between India and the U.S. have a significant impact on the India-Russia defence relations, which have been prevalent and significant for both countries since the Soviet Era

The capture of the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has raised questions addressing domains ranging from the legality to the catalysts. While the U.S. condemns Venezuela for fostering drug rackets, one of the pivotal underlying causes can be a historical pattern in contemporary times that has jeopardized the U.S. stability and influence.

Globalisation is breaking into a multipolar world where technology, trade, and culture are reshaped by new power centres. Emerging economies like India, China, and Russia are building their own payment systems, digital networks, and trade routes. This shift offers both opportunities and risks, to stay connected yet self-reliant. Success in this fragmented global order will depend on trust, inclusion, innovation, and digital sovereignty.

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