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India’s hedging strategy to counter Trump’s Tariff Threat

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 - Opinion by Arpith John Raj The main highlight of this week’s news is the SCO summit in Beijing. The importance of this summit should be read along with Trump’s ‘Strategic Tariff Adjustments’, which hampers fair-trade practices and the development of the third world nations, aiming to create a state of sustained dependency. Since assuming the office of the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump had been opting out a strategy of coercive diplomacy using the Sun Tzu’s saying of ‘subdue the enemy without fighting’ it is clear from the instances that Trump wanted his enemies and allies to submit to the primacy of United States, and he want them to be pleading on the ‘Oval office’. Before the economic might of the United States, especially in a liberal global order, no state has had the spine to oppose it individually, surprisingly except one,- China. China was the only state that had reciprocated with counter tariffs on US products to a great extent, which had pre...
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Nuclear Dilemma in West Asia

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     COMMENTARY       By Arpith John Raj The ongoing scenarios in the Middle East provide several insightful and thought-provoking elements  regarding power dynamics. When we analyse from day one (15 th June 2025) of the Israel vs Iran conflict, which is a week and a half back, Israel's drone attacks were held under the complete domination of Iran’s ‘air space' by the Israeli forces. In contrast, Iran's missiles find it difficult to penetrate Israel's territory, except for some hypersonic barrages, which caused a small number of casualties in Israel. As the days progressed, the control over the Iranian airspace gradually progressed. Therefore, the US wanted to ensure that Iran did not have control over its sky and could probably use Israel's strikes on Tehran as a test dose prior to its intervention to ensure maximum damage to Iran. While Trump offered peace deals under the label "complete surrender" of Iran prior to its air raids, it could be a...
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About Political Prism

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Our Vision An academic writing project initiated by a group of post-graduates in Political Science and International Relations from Kerala University, designed to cultivate scientific and analytical research writing proficiency among students in Political Science.  Our Aim   To equip young academics and scholars with improved academic writing skills. To provide them with the opportunity to publish their opinions, commentaries, and analyses on issues in any area of Political Science. To serve as a foundation for aspiring academics, scholars, and research enthusiasts to engage critically with contemporary debates and foster a vibrant scholarly community that values rigorous analysis and diverse perspectives. Together, we aspire to elevate the standards of academic discourse in Political Science, inspiring future leaders in research and policy-making. Join us in this transformative journey as we explore the complexities of our world through the lens of rigorous analysis....
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