Xi Jinping To India On Republic-Day: ‘Dragon And Elephant Must Dance Together’

Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended a message of partnership to India on the occasion of its 77th Republic Day, urging that the "dragon and the elephant dance together." This evocative phrase, delivered via a congratulatory note to President Droupadi Murmu, underscores Beijing’s intent to foster neighbourly ties amid a backdrop of historical tensions.The message was relayed by Chinese

January 26, 2026
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‘At The Table Or On The Menu’: Why Mark Carney’s Outburst Is A Wake Up Call For The World’s Middle Powers

by G H KumarThe World Economic Forum in Davos has long served as a crucible for global elites, where business titans, politicians, and academics converge amid the Swiss Alps to dissect the planet’s pressing dilemmas.This year, however, the gathering took on an unusually sharp edge, dominated by fears of resurgent great power rivalry. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emerged as the unexpected

January 26, 2026
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