The Trump administration bowls another googly with threats of Russia sanctions. Given differences over tariffs, Operation Sindoor and the ceasefire, immigration and deportations… is the India U.S. relationship in trouble and will a mini trade deal fix it?

Despite the odds and absentees, BRICS puts up a united front, but the 10-nation grouping of emerging economies comes into Trump’s cross hairs for extra tariffs. As India prepares to host BRICS next year, what are the benefits of being in BRICS and what are the costs. We have A special interview with Brazil’s Ambassador to India up ahead.

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The Dalai Lama marks his 90th birthday with a statement asserting sole control over his succession and reincarnation. As New Delhi moves to support the Tibetan spiritual leader living here in exile, and Beijing says it will enforce its approval over a successor, could India and China’s new found road to normalcy turn rough? And given the US’s position - what are the geopolitical effects of the succession debate? We have exclusive impressions from my trip to Lhasa.

Israel’s attack on Iran sets off strikes and counter-strikes, and sets not just the region but the world on edge over worries of a nuclear crisis. While the US backs Israel, Russia and China come together on Iran’s side- With thousands of Indians in both countries, Can India keep its West Asian balance, or does it have a moral responsibility to weigh in?

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This week on Worldview, as the government builds its international narrative post Operation Sindoor, how high did political diplomacy score? We will take a closer look at the mandate for Multi-party delegations abroad, and whether it was mission accomplished?

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After the military success of Operation Sindoor, what are India’s diplomatic challenges? How should it deal with countries that supported Pakistan during the 4-day conflict, and how damaging to bilateral ties are Trump’s claims of mediating a ceasefire despite the MEA’s denials?

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After diplomatic measures against Pakistan for the Pahalgam Terror attacks- PM Modi gives the army a free hand to prepare a military response. As the US, UK Saudi Arabia and other countries call Delhi and Islamabad to try and defuse rising tensions, can international diplomacy deter delhi – and what are India’s options and challenges ahead?

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