Vish Desai | Watching America

India: Will Trump Stick to India-US Trade Deal?

Vish Desai - February 24, 2026. Published in Navbharat

Trump claims that it was due to America's generosity and protection that other countries benefited and raised their living standards, while the United States itself gained nothing.

India: What’s behind the Layoffs at The Washington Post?

Vish Desai - February 17, 2026. Published in Amar Ujala

The Washington Post Guild, the staff union, questioned Bezos' commitment, saying that if he is no longer willing to invest in its mission, the institution needs a steward who understands it.

India: India-EU Deal Signals Weakening US Influence

Vish Desai - January 31, 2026. Published in Amar Ujala

Donald Trump has used tariffs not merely as a bargaining weapon but as a policy of pressure and punishment.

India: Attack on Venezuela: Superpower Intervention and the Politics of Accusations

Vish Desai - January 11, 2026. Published in Navbharat

India: ‘Make America Great Again’ Not Just Election Slogan — It’s Trump’s Firm Resolve

Vish Desai - January 11, 2026. Published in Aaj Tak

[Trump] is not trying to preserve the post-Cold War system; he has concluded that system has already collapsed.

India: The Biggest Thief Is the Data Thief

Vish Desai - November 5, 2025. Published in Gujarat Samachar