Goodbye 2024. A very surprising year indeed.

I wrote some words in today’s Times of India explaining India’s ‘strategic silence’ on Iran’s role in the Red Sea crisis.

Indo-Pacific influence should be measured by your presence in the food court. 🇹🇼and 🇯🇵 are strongest performers - Xing Fu Tang, Din Tai Fung, Yoshinoya, Pepper Lunch. Notable mentions 🇸🇬 (Ya Kun Kaya Toast) & 🇦🇺 (Boost Juice) - while they are not catering to the masses they still have a unique role/menu