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When you see Russia get into existential war over Ukraine, or Israel bomb Syria or India battle with Pakistan or Bangladesh, it is not because of some whim. It has a historical and geographical context. That is critical to understand for analyzing geopolitics.
Dive into the shadowy world of the Deep State—its hidden structures, powerful networks, and the far-reaching impact on global events and control.
Mercedes-Benz will assemble the the new GLC SUV in its Pune plant and export it to the US. As Trump administration puts tariffs on China manufactured goods, the cars assembled in India could get a flip.
What is interesting is that its not just Mercedes-Benz but also Ford and GM who are building and assembling cars in India for the world market.
Mercedes-Benz India will join Ford Motor India who already makes and exports the EcoSport Compact SUV from its Chennai plant for the American market. Ford Motor India’s exports have been increasing constantly and the company was the top car exporter from India during the period April 2017 – March 2018 by exporting 181,148 units from India. The company began to export the Ford EcoSport SUV to the US in January 2018.
India’s top car exports market is Mexico, a market which grew by 7.7 per cent to $1.69 billion in FY2018. US has now become the 3rd largest.
Despite Brexit, the car export to Britain was up by 8% which was 34,000 cars in 2017.
Brand-wise, the car exports from India in Q1 of 2017 was as follows:
Source: FinancialExpress
America's Justice Department and SEC have targeted India's Adani Group with a bribery case. Using Nationalistic sentiment doesn't help. Yes, law has been weaponized and India's sovereignty compromised but not how they think. A definitive guide to understanding the case.
Canadian Intelligence and political establishment have played Jekyll and Hyde games while using Khalistanis against India. The stories of omission and strategic misses are so spectacular that only collaboration can explain them.
Geostrategic engagements of Indian PM Modi and his cabinet suggest that India's actions are striking at the very root of the Deep State. That is why everyone from George Soros to his plant Donald Lu are busy planning. A deeper look.
India's ambitious Deepwater Greenfield Port at Vadhavan is set to revolutionize global trade routes and strengthen national security. How will it impact trade, security and geopolitics.
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