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Introspection Break

These two weeks I am spending on soaking India, its milieu and the changes. Will be back with a substantive discussion in the week after next.

By Desh Kapoor · Jun 23, 2024

India ·Free members

What will it take for India to be a First World Economy?

When you analyze the last 60 years of the economic miracles of Singapore, South Korea and Malaysia versus the continued impoverished Indian economy, you get very interesting lessons. Can Indians have the wherewithal in them to do in one generation so that the coming generations may rise?

By Desh Kapoor · Jun 16, 2024

India ·Free members

Lessons from the Most Communal Election in Indian History

Over ambitious politicians joined hands with Religious institutions and groups to defeat BJP only because it was characterized as a "Hindu Party". It was won on Minority Vote where Hindus were rendered irrelevant. That is the greatest lesson from this election!

By Desh Kapoor · Jun 9, 2024

An Alternative Indian Elections Story

Why does the Indian Election result look like an 'a la carte' menu served on an unexpected platter? Are we looking at something more than meets the eye?

By Desh Kapoor · Jun 4, 2024

Geopolitics ·Paid

The Geopolitical Consequences of a DeDollarized World

The US used its currency supremacy backed by its military supremacy to weaponize economics. Now, it is coming back to haunt in the multipolar world.

By Desh Kapoor · Jun 2, 2024

Geopolitics

How China's Grip on Rare Earths Shapes Our Future: The Unseen Power Behind Global Tech

Rare Earth Elements (REE) will change and rule the world as oil did in the last century. China dominates that industry like no other. And it uses that monopoly to beat down on its adversaries.

By Desh Kapoor · May 26, 2024

Geopolitics ·Free members

Arctic Circle: The Global Battleground for World War III

Ukraine War is not about Ukraine. It is about the Arctic Circle and its dominance. If one looks at the stakes, positions and the stances, then it Arctic's crucial importance becomes clear.

By Desh Kapoor · May 19, 2024

India ·Free members

What Does Indian Judiciary Offer Indians Really?

Narratives notwithstanding, the Indian Judiciary's actions trust-deficit and non-performance do force one to ask the inevitable question - what does it really offer the Indian people in real terms?

By Desh Kapoor · May 12, 2024