Venus Upadhayaya
Reporter
Venus Upadhayaya reports on India, China, and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.
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Border Residents Recount India–Pakistan Conflict
The four-day conflict in May reflected modern warfare tactics and left scars on children, locals say.
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China’s Footprint Is Clear in Kashmir Crisis, Analysts Say
A Chinese-made satellite phone was detected at the site of the deadly terror attack that killed 26 tourists on April 22.
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Taiwan’s Tougher China Stance Should Bolster Support From Other Nations: Experts
The Taiwanese president recently announced ‘17 strategies’ to counter Chinese influence. This tough new stance is getting attention.
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On the Brink of a Multipolar World, India’s Grand Strategy Is Largely Defined by China, Analysts Say
Predicted to be the world’s third-largest economy by 2030, India is navigating a world in which China poses the biggest challenge to its ascent.
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CCP–Cook Islands Deal Raises Concerns for New Zealand, US, Australia
The deal with the small South Pacific nation is another marker on the board in the Pacific for China, causing concerns abroad and prompting protests at home.
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Modi and Trump Express Shared Vision at White House Meeting
Trump said he would make ‘wonderful trade deals’ for India and the United States while Modi talked of a ’mega partnership’ between the two nations.
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Tariffs and China Will Set the Geopolitical Stage for Trump–Modi Meeting, Analysts Say
President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet this week for the first time since Trump returned to the White House last month.
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India Cancels Contracts for 400 Drones With Chinese Parts Over Security Concerns
India has strictly prohibited its security agencies from using Chinese drones due to concerns over espionage threats, according to an expert.
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After DeepSeek Release, Senator Introduces Bill to Decouple US, Chinese AI
The law would ban the import from or export to China of AI technology. Violators could face up to 20 years in prison.
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In Post-Inaugural Phone Call, Trump and India’s Modi Discuss Trade, Bilateral Ties, and Illegal Immigration
The leaders discussed a range of issues in what analysts see as a positive development for the relationship between the two nations.
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