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India-US trade deal "biggest victory" in ties in nearly a year, says South
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Following the announcement of the US-India trade deal, in which Washington reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent, South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman on Monday (local time) said that the agreement marks the "biggest victory" in bilateral relations between the two countries in nearly
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"Departure of Sheikh Hasina provided more space to religious hardliners":
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman also added that New Delhi is likely to wait until after the next elections before making strong efforts to improve ties.
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South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman calls Khaleda Zia 'political titan' of
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Kugelman said that Zia was a prominent advocate of democracy who stood up to military rule.
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"Need to treat this claim with scepticism": South Asia analyst after China
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In an interview with ANI, Kugelman said, "In recent years, it does seem that Beijing has sought to showcase its global clout by pointing to its desire and capacity to serve as a mediator in conflicts. For it to say that it was involved in the India-Pakistan conflict back in May, I am not sur
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"In Washington, there is a desire to continue to work with India": South A
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman said that despite discomfort in Western capitals over Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, the United States is expected to continue working closely with New Delhi, underscoring the resilience of the India-US partnership even amid geopolitica
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India-Russia summit reminder to the West that Moscow cannot be isolated: S
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The recently concluded 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit serves as a clear reminder to Western capitals that Moscow "cannot be isolated", said South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman, noting that New Delhi and Beijing--two of the world's most influential global players--continue to maintain close
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India needs to be "very careful" on how it engages with Russia on energy l
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman on Saturday cautioned that India must tread "very careful" in making strategic judgments in managing its energy ties with Russia in the immediate term, even as the just-concluded two-day state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin showcased the endurin
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PM Modi personally receiving Putin at the airport showed how strong the re
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman has described Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to India as "successful" and "one of the most important" engagements between the two nations in recent years, noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally receiving Putin at the airport
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Resurgence in US-Pak ties a "tension point" in India-US relations: South A
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The recent strengthening of US-Pakistan ties has emerged as a significant "tension point" in India-US relations, according to South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman, particularly in light of recent geopolitical frictions between Washington and New Delhi.
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"Extremely undiplomatic": South Asia analyst Kugelman slams Trump's UNGA a
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump's address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, describing it as "extremely undiplomatic" and reflective of the lack of progress in India-US relations, which has seen its fair share
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"If India gets trade deal, that would be big confidence-building measure":
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman has highlighted the importance of trade talks between India and the United States, stating that a potential trade deal could serve as a major confidence-building measure and help stabilise the bilateral relationship while easing tensions.
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"U-turns are what Trump does," says South Asia expert on US president's st
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump's recent comments on India and China have sparked debate, with South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman noting the unpredictability of Trump's statements, saying 'What he says today could be very different from what he says tomorrow."
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