Amazon's Indian Winter
Amazon India's costly consumer-driven venture is floundering on the rocks of the country's exceptionalism, its democratic aspirations swayed by the pressure of its immense population and the weight of its troubled history
South-East Asia
Not so Pacific Islands
The projection of Chinese power across the Pacific is a game-changer and a two-pronged strategy, asserting military power behind walls and letting trade flows trickle beyond, across the island archipelagos of the Pacific
South-East Asia - Investments are Magnetic Fields
Foreign Direct Investments are not necessarily in line with economic interests of the SEA-5 countries - by embracing open-handed commitments in credible partnerships, the super-powers could cement balance, securing growth and stability in South-East Asia
South-East Asia - US Trade - Rebalancing Blues
Strength of American trade and long-term investments will buttress a clear narrative of US engagement, balancing China's regional influence. A light touch, more trade venues and new industrial options could be explored to counter US' protectionist bent
