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…Feb 20, 20222Feb 20, 20222
PinnedShankkar AiyarArchaic Laws Criminalise EntrepreneursThree decades Licence Raj was dismantled, Inspector Raj persists . Businesses must navigate 26,134 compliances hosting the threat of…Feb 13, 2022Feb 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…16h ago16h 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 &…Jun 16Jun 16
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…Jun 2Jun 2
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…May 26May 26
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…May 191May 191
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…May 12May 12
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…May 5May 5
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 —…Apr 28Apr 28