Rakesh K Chitkara

Sanctions Over Strikes: Why War with Pakistan is a Strategic and Economic Mistake

May 1, 2025

In the complex and often volatile landscape of South Asia, India has frequently faced provocations from Pakistan, ranging from cross-border terrorism to diplomatic hostility. In response, the instinctive call for military action is understandable, but misguided. Those advocating for war with Pakistan must consider its grave economic implications in addition...

Trump Taxing Americans – Global Trade Will Re-balance to American

April 5, 2025

President Donald Trump recently introduced sweeping tariffs on imported goods, establishing a baseline 10% tariff on most items, with significantly higher tariffs on imports from countries experiencing substantial trade imbalances, such as China, the European Union, Mexico, India, and Japan. While Trump and his administration argue that these tariffs will...

Navigating US Political Shift: Lessons for India from Trump Era

January 14, 2025

With Donald Trump now back in the White House, India stands at a pivotal juncture, facing both opportunities and challenges that will unfold during the earliest days of his administration. Trump’s previous tenure left a lasting mark on U.S.-India relations, shaped by a highly transactional approach and a penchant for...

Navigating US Political Shift: Lessons for India from Trump Era

November 21, 2024

Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Care: An Urgent Imperative for India

September 26, 2024

Earlier this week in the US, Prime Minister Modi announced support worth USD 7.5 million to the QUAD Cancer Moonshot. He also highlighted that India is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop cancer treatment protocols. As India braces for a projected 12% rise in cancer cases by 2025, the nation...

Is the World’s Best-Performing Economy Losing Its Shine?

September 3, 2024

India, often lauded as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, has recently witnessed a slowdown in its GDP growth. In March 2024, CNN termed India as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. However, India’s GDP growth for the quarter ending June 2024 came in at 6.7%, slightly below expectations and 1.5 percentage...

Will Indian ports Match Global Standards?

August 24, 2024

India’s port sector is at a pivotal moment in its development. As the nation seeks to solidify its status as a global trade leader, the question arises: will Indian ports meet the rigorous global standards, or will they lag? Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, has...

India Needs Global Manufacturing HOTSPOTS – A NON-ZERO Sum Game

August 17, 2024

As India charts its path to becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse, it is crucial to shift focus from conventional trade agreements to more strategic manufacturing agreements. These agreements can serve as gateways to major global markets, fostering a non-zero-sum game where all parties benefit. This policy shift is not just...

Bangladesh on Boil: Heat on Indian Businesses, Bilateral Trade

August 13, 2024

The abrupt and forced retirement of Sheikh Hasina from Bangladesh’s political scene has left many, including those in India, taken aback. Having worked closely with her and the Bangladesh administration, I often observed her business acumen and dedication to improving the lives of Bangladeshi citizens while fostering stronger ties with...

Farmers’ health important for a healthy nation?

January 23, 2024

While growing up in Jundla, then a small village near Karnal, Haryana and in a family engaged in farming, I experienced the challenges faced by my father. The family’s livelihood was dependent on farming. The untimely rain when the crop was ready to be harvested was a huge stress (it...

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