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Desk of ShalliMarch 20, 2026
The Nation That Sets the Rules for AI Will Set the Rules for the Century
Artificial intelligence is the defining technology of the 21st century. As nations race to shape its future, the stakes are rising. The US-India partnership offers a critical opportunity to lead in AI governance, combining innovation and talent to ensure democratic nations set the rules.
Desk of ShalliMarch 20, 2026
I Watched China Destroy American Manufacturing. The Fight to Rebuild Has Just Begun.
Electronics manufacturer Shalli Kumar argues that decades of Chinese industrial strategy weakened American manufacturing. Despite a Supreme Court setback on tariffs, he maintains that Sections 301 and 232 remain vital, calling for closing loopholes and focusing on finished goods to drive a durable reshoring effort.
Desk of ShalliMarch 20, 2026
Iran's Mullahs Declared War on Civilization Long Ago. President Trump Finally Answered.
Drawing on lessons from the 1962 Sino-Indian War, this article argues that diplomacy alone cannot restrain authoritarian ambition. It contends that recent US actions have restored credibility, strengthened deterrence, and helped secure both civilizational values and critical economic and strategic interests.
