Divyansh Tiwari

How PM Modi has helped the SCO move toward multifaceted involvement while also changing India's place within the group.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's back-to-back visits to Japan and China come at a critical time for the global economy. Washington establishment under Donald Trump's presidency is getting apoplectic as India tests a cautious thaw with Beijing and strengthens supply linkages with Japan.

The visit is more than just a bilateral ritual.. India has emerged as an indispensable partner for Japan, which shares concerns about China's growing aggression, in the midst of a shifting global order.

The Export-Import Bank of China held 25.2% of the Maldives' external debt in June 2023 and was the country's largest single lender.

Notwithstanding early tensions, the Muizzu government understood the strategic and economic importance of keeping close relations with India.

The pandemic and global economic slowdowns had a significant impact on the Maldives, which relies significantly on tourism.