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It is common to hear commentators and pundits claim that American diplomacy has always been transactional. One might reasonably ask, what else could it be, given that negotiation is a key element of diplomacy? The answer, of course, is that some negotiations are far easier when the relations between nations are built on trust and mutual understanding. Indian diplomacy, for a long time, has focused on building common ground and goodwill, with the hope that once these ties are strengthened, the more difficult issues will become easier to address.The differences...

It is common to hear commentators and pundits claim that American diplomacy has always been transactional. One might reasonably ask, what else could it be, given that negotiation is a key element of diplomacy? The answer, of course, is that some negotiations are far easier when the relations between nations are built on trust and mutual understanding. Indian diplomacy, for a long time, has focused on building common ground and goodwill, with the hope that once these ties are strengthened, the more difficult issues will become easier to address.The differences...

The latest jobs report released Friday showed the construction industry increased its pace of hiring while unemployment for workers in the industry also rose. Data from the Labor Department showed that construction firms added 19,000 jobs in February, following a small gain of 4,000 in January. This marked the strongest month of growth since the third quarter of 2024. However, this growth came alongside a rise in the construction unemployment rate, which increased to 7.2% compared to the overall unemployment rate of 4.1% for the month. "The sizable jump in...

Data released Wednesday showed activity in the services sector increased in February. The Institute for Supply Management's services index registered at 53.5 in February, up from January's 52.8 reading and above the 52.5 economists had expected. Readings above 50 indicate an expansion in activity, while those below 50 reflect a contraction. Meanwhile, the ISM's prices paid index rose to 62.6 from 60.4 the month prior, as company costs continued to increase. The employment index also ticked higher, coming in at 53.9, compared with 52.3 in January. The data didn't come...

Data released Wednesday showed activity in the services sector increased in February. The Institute for Supply Management's services index registered at 53.5 in February, up from January's 52.8 reading and above the 52.5 economists had expected. Readings above 50 indicate an expansion in activity, while those below 50 reflect a contraction. Meanwhile, the ISM's prices paid index rose to 62.6 from 60.4 the month prior, as company costs continued to increase. The employment index also ticked higher, coming in at 53.9, compared with 52.3 in January. The data didn't come...