PinnedShankkar AiyarFrom Russia With Love… Putin’s Fog of WarThe crux of the conflict is located in Vladimir Putin’s vision of Russia not as it is but as he sees it. The dare has jolted the West out…5 min read·Feb 20, 2022--2--2
PinnedShankkar AiyarArchaic Laws Criminalise EntrepreneursThree decades Licence Raj was dismantled, Inspector Raj persists . Businesses must navigate 26,134 compliances hosting the threat of…5 min read·Feb 13, 2022----
Shankkar AiyarOpposition Should Exit Harp Orchestra, Offer A Shadow BudgetBudget 2024 comes in the wake of an intensely fought election. Politics cannot be a harp orchestra on loop, stranded between what is and…5 min read·16 hours ago----
Shankkar AiyarA To-Do List for India’s New MinistersThe focus must be on deploying political capital on key result areas. Revive agriculture by repurposing farm laws using FPOs &…5 min read·Jun 16, 2024----
Shankkar AiyarAn Agenda for New Parliament to Propel ProsperityIt is easy to be swayed by the rah-rah raga. Lessons of the 1991 crisis matter. Sustainability and resilience calls for a political…5 min read·Jun 2, 2024----
Shankkar AiyarSignal and Noise from the Poll Theatre and the EconomyThe transition from certainty to doubts is stark. 100 days back the opinion polls and the cognoscenti had called the election. Cut to May…5 min read·May 26, 2024----
Shankkar AiyarBiden Tariffs, Xi’s Wei-Chi Strategy and India’s OptionsUS hikes tariffs. China counters with Wei-Chi strategy. It reaches American consumers via Vietnam & Mexico. Tariff wars and protectionism…5 min read·May 19, 2024--1--1
Shankkar Aiyar#Elections2024: Raging Rhetoric, Rash of Rumours and Fear IndexThe buzz catchers in financial markets are checking the odds offered at Phalodi satta bazaar. CEOs and investment bankers who devour…5 min read·May 12, 2024----
Shankkar AiyarPutin vs the West: Lessons for the Future from 800+ Days of WarThis week — days before Russia celebrates May V Day — the G7 presented Putin with cause for celebration. It has scrapped plans to use…5 min read·May 5, 2024----
Shankkar AiyarGooglies and Yorkers from the Indian Political LeagueThe Indian Premier League this season has unveiled a new paradigm in T20 cricket. Eerily so has the Indian Political League. Lofted shots —…5 min read·Apr 28, 2024----