With both the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Conventions having ended, the U.S. Presidential Race begins. Ambassador Neelam Deo, Director at Gateway House, recaps some of her personal highlights from the conventions and some of the challenges which may lie ahead.

The British referendum to leave the EU has roiled global markets – and revived discussions on gold as a global insurance. Manjeet Kripalani, Executive Director, Gateway House, discusses the role of gold in a post-Brexit world with Vinay Parik, Portfolio Manager for Jeetey Investments.

On 23th June, 2016, Great Britain voted to leave the European Union in an unexpected twist in the Brexit debate. Manjeet Kripalani, Executive Director of Gateway House and Ambassador Neelam Deo, Director of Gateway House examine the result, its unlikely origin, and its wider implications on India and the world.

Prime Minister Modi's five-nation tour will culminate when the members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group will vote on India's membership bid on the 9th of June. Ambassador Neelam Deo, Director of Gateway House, and Amit Bhandari, Energy and Environment Fellow at Gateway House discuss the bid and how it might impact India's energy plans.

With the completion of his visit to Iran, Prime Minister Modi is on a mission to reshape the relation that India has with West Asia. Ambassador Neelam Deo, Director and Amit Bhandari, Energy & Environment Fellow at Gateway House discuss the relations in the region and whether an 'Act West' policy is in the cards.

On the 4th May, Donald Trump emerged as the clear Republican nominee for the 2016 U.S. Presidential election. However, with a lack of support among senior Republican leaders; Trump, and the party, must decide how they will adjust to work together. Ambassador Neelam Deo, Director, Gateway House, discusses the change of events and what options exist for the Republican Party.

Saudi Arabia announced their 'Vision 2030', a roadmap to relieve the countries dependency on Oil. Amit Bhandari, Energy and Environment Fellow at Gateway House, assess the decision to list Saudi Aramco and why it might not be such a feasible idea.

The latest Global Financial Stability report of the IMF has warned the world of potential financial crisis. Anoop Singh, Distinguished Fellow, Geoeconomics Studies, Gateway House, discusses the report and what nations can do to safeguard themselves.

The U.S. Secretary of Defense was in India for a three day visit to discuss the India-U.S. defense relationship and strategic partnership in the region. Sameer Patil, National Security fellow at Gateway House discusses the visit and its outcomes.

India is currently playing host to President Abdulla Yameen of the Maldives. His visit comes as a change in an otherwise soured bilateral relation over the status of former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed. Ambassador Neelam Deo, Director, Gateway House, discusses the visit and it's future implications.