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Sep 4, 2025 Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin share a moment in Shanghai, stirring discussions about India’s shifting alliances. The looming presence of US destroyers off Venezuela raises questions about potential intervention against Maduro. Meanwhile, economic turmoil in the UK and France prompts concerns over simultaneous bailouts from the IMF. This edition focuses on these geopolitical twists and the evolving attitudes of the West toward a changing global order.
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China-Russia Energy Pivot
- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization event marked a major geopolitical coup for China and Xi Jinping.
- Russia secured long-term gas sales to China via Power of Siberia deals, reshaping energy flows away from Europe.
SCO's Unexpected Scale
- Andrew notes the SCO includes India, Russia, China and key Central Asian states discussing military and economic matters.
- He frames the meeting as an unexpectedly huge diplomatic victory for Xi Jinping.
India's Diplomatic Signal
- India's attendance signaled a notable détente with China and public rapprochement with Russia.
- The gesture conveyed to Washington that New Delhi is willing to pivot away from US pressure toward Asian partnerships.