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Ravi Velloor

Senior Columnist

A 35-year veteran of the trade, Ravi has reported from across Asia and the US. Formerly foreign editor and South Asia bureau chief of The Straits Times, he is as much at ease with global business and macroeconomic issues as he is with diplomacy and international politics. A Jefferson Fellow, Ravi previously worked with Bloomberg News, Time Warner magazines and Agence France-Presse.

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Asia isn’t waiting for America to quit its Iran distraction

(From left) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, India’s Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi, India, on May 26.
(From left) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, India’s Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi, India, on May 26.

Why it makes sense for Trump to back off on Iran, for now

Iran – and particularly the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps that now seems to run much of the show -- seems anything but cowed by the US aggression. 
Iran – and particularly the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps that now seems to run much of the show -- seems anything but cowed by the US aggression. 

‘If someone needs a million drones, we must be able to deliver’: Weapons maker Saab’s CEO

Ukraine has underscored the need to adapt tactically and technologically at speed, with decentralised decision-making and close partnership between end users and the industry, says Saab CEO Micael Johansson.
Ukraine has underscored the need to adapt tactically and technologically at speed, with decentralised decision-making and close partnership between end users and the industry, says Saab CEO Micael Johansson.

Second China Shock? Wait till you see Version 3.0

Many countries are struggling to cope with China’s prowess in manufacturing. Now, it is poised to become a significant player in the services sector.
Many countries are struggling to cope with China’s prowess in manufacturing. Now, it is poised to become a significant player in the services sector.

USIndoPacom reverts to USPacom: US-India ties in rupture or rift?

I lost one community, only to find another

The main tower of Thomson View, the writer's old home, with tarpaulin cladding reaching ever higher, like a shroud being pulled up.
The main tower of Thomson View, the writer's old home, with tarpaulin cladding reaching ever higher, like a shroud being pulled up.

As deal to end war emerges from chaos, Iran and China sweep the stakes

Iran could be said to have enhanced its geostrategic weight in the West Asian region by proving it could stand up to both Israel and the US.
Iran could be said to have enhanced its geostrategic weight in the West Asian region by proving it could stand up to both Israel and the US.

For MetaComp’s Bo Bai, ‘Know Your Agent’ is the mantra in the age of agentic AI

Dr Bo Bai is CEO, executive chairman and chief product officer of MetaComp.
Dr Bo Bai is CEO, executive chairman and chief product officer of MetaComp.

Why Beijing now sets the agenda for US-China ties

In this episode, we unpack what 'constructive' framework means for the region.
In this episode, we unpack what 'constructive' framework means for the region.

Indonesia’s weakening markets and economy have a personality problem – Prabowo’s

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto needs to assure markets that entrepreneurs and experts, not his old-boy herd, will control the commanding heights of the country's economy, says the writer.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto needs to assure markets that entrepreneurs and experts, not his old-boy herd, will control the commanding heights of the country's economy, says the writer.

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