Posts tagged Foreign Policy

Global powers and Global Shifts: An Ongoing Telenovela

In a world increasingly defined by superpower rivalry, Latin America is no longer content playing the supporting role. Drawing on the drama and self-discovery of the classic telenovela, this piece reframes the evolution from the Non-Aligned Movement to today’s doctrine of active non-alignment as a story of autonomy, identity, and strategic reinvention. As global power shifts toward blocs like BRICS and leaders such as Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pursue diplomatic flexibility amid rising tensions, Latin America is redefining its place in the international order, and this time, it is not as a pawn in great-power competition, but an author of its own script.

AmericasLuisa SinisterraApril 7, 2026Latin America, Active Non-Alignment, Global South, Foreign Policy, Cold War Legacy, Global Powers, Telenovelas

The Mother of all Deals: What the EU-India Free Trade Agreement Means for Trade, Security, and Strategic Autonomy

After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the EU have finalized their landmark Free Trade Agreement, designed to deepen economic and strategic ties. Expected to slash tariffs by 99 percent on both sides, this FTA also strengthens cooperation in defense, cybersecurity, and maritime security, reducing India’s dependence on the U.S., Russia, and China. Positioning both parties as counterweights to growing Chinese regional influence, the FTA can reshape Asia’s trade landscape and set a new framework for emerging markets.

AsiaNandini CherukuMarch 2, 2026India, EU, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Economics, Security, Military, Technology, China, Russia, United States, Trade, Geoeconomics, Foreign Policy, Indo-Pacific