Pradeep S. Mehta

Apolitical public citizen. RTs not endorsement but defending right to contrarian views. I turned 17 on April 21st, 2025 with solid experience of 60 years.

[Pradeep S. Mehta @Psm_cuts]

True map of #China. #CallingASpadeASpade @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia @JakeSullivan46 @POTUS @PMOIndia @CUTS_WDC @SCMPNews @freetibetorg @MohanCRaja @Barugaru1 @

[Pradeep S. Mehta @Psm_cuts]

Fantastic comment by @lakshmipuri We need to support multilateralism including the @WTO

FYI @NOIweala @CUTS_CITEE @cuts_africa @CUTS_Inter @PiyushGoyal @CimGOI @CUTS_Geneva @IndiaWTO @PMOIndia

[Lakshmi M Puri @lakshmiunwomen]

This important oped from you @ShashiTharoor as a believer like me in UN System and multilateralism ,former DG WTO @PascalLamyEU and respected civil society advocate for a multilateral rules based trading order @Psm_cuts strikes a chord with me . I have been both an Indian trade and development negotiator for 15 years and Director of UNCTAD’s flagship trade division for 7 years supporting developing country perspectives on GATT and later WTO .

To me the why of salvaging WTO is clear - we need stable , predictable , MFN based , fair , equitable rules of the game for trade that protects the interests of the all trading partners - weak or strong and not the chaos and arbitrariness of unilateralism and shocks that the WTO’s terminal decline is portending .
The ideal is something we developing countries and India have been dreaming of since its birth in 1995 because the WTO has been far from ideal from our perspective . For us that had been the goal with the promise of the development rounds .
But now we have to reinvent it because it’s no longer about reform to achieve the ideal but to build anew like Kipling suggested -watch the things we gave our lives to, broken,
   and stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools.
Then there is the challenge of fragmentation from plurilateralism , regionalism even minilateralism to add to the baneful effects of the unilateralism based trade order the largest economies may be foisting on the world .

The problem is who will bell the cat and do the change management . @PascalLamy should ask this question to the EU who are unable to do the heavy lifting make their own contribution . And China ? It would root for a China dominated WTO reinvigoration I guess as its greatest beneficiary .
The U.S. seems to have too far gone off the multilateralism rail - beyond Trump and Republicans to make any investment in the system .
India’s role is important in mobilizing the Global South to work for rejuvenation of the WTO , but not as an end in itself as the recent Ministerial showed .
It is and must set out its own stakes - overall , sectorally , in dispute settlement mechanism , on the plurilateral arrangements, and also on safeguarding its own national policy space, securing supply chains , accessing and preserving vital resources . This in a world that is reflexively going back on win win globalization and interdependence , is weaponising trade through tariff walls and bilateral agreements , resource capture and export restrictions - all that in the midst of consequential disruptions caused by two major wars .
Finally we have come so far away from the spirit and practice development cooperation and aid to developing countries that even the slogan of trade not aid as a powerful force for sustainable development seems hollow ! And WTO in my view has to be resurrected as part of a larger multilateral system revival and development cooperation destiny , not in isolation .

[Pradeep S. Mehta @Psm_cuts]

@CUTS_CITEE @CUTS_Inter

[Shashi Tharoor @ShashiTharoor]

Salvaging the multilateral trading system under the @wto: an article by @PascalLamyEU , @ShashiTharoor and Pradeep Mehta @Psm_cuts in @livemint

https://t.co/F0ZfO5lulh

[Shashi Tharoor @ShashiTharoor]

Salvaging the multilateral trading system under the @wto: an article by @PascalLamyEU , @ShashiTharoor and Pradeep Mehta @Psm_cuts in @livemint

https://t.co/F0ZfO5lulh

[US-India Strategic Partnership Forum @USISPForum]

The countdown begins for the IX USISPF Leadership Summit 2026 on June 29 in Washington, DC.

A recap of our Leadership Summit in 2025, where we presented the 2025 Global Leadership Awards to three distinguished business leaders.

One of our awardees was our Board Member, Mr. @ArvindKrishna, Chairman, President, and CEO of @IBM.

[Shaunak Rungta @shaunakrungta]

1/ India’s industrial policy debate is no longer just about “Make in India.” It is also about who gets to survive under the new compliance-heavy regime. The recent ET report on “manufactured monopoly” captures this tension well. @PMOIndia @narendramodi @ajaydgft @PiyushGoyal

[Shaunak Rungta @shaunakrungta]

Despite aggressive QCOs after 2016, manufacturing’s GDP share still remains near ~15%, indicating they’ve not helped drive any growth. @Psm_cuts @DasShaktikanta @PiyushGoyal

[Pradeep S. Mehta @Psm_cuts]

No guesses. No #PaperLLeak

[Pradeep S. Mehta @Psm_cuts]

Why do most women and girls have long hair while men have short hair.

Prizes for the smartest answer.

@AmbBhaswati1 @lakshmiunwomen @NMenonRao @virsanghvi @VasundharaBJP @vas_cuts @swativashishtha @Tasmita_cuts @Ask_upnishad @aniltrigunayat @TCASR1 @hvgoenka @HarshShringla

[Pradeep S. Mehta @Psm_cuts]

@CUTSGlobal

[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

Under the leadership of PM @narendramodi, India has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the last 12 years.

From space exploration and energy security to trade, cyber capabilities, national security and foreign policy, India has expanded its global footprint, strengthened its strategic capabilities and delivered tangible outcomes for its citizens.

#12YearsofVishwaKalyan
#IndiaforGlobalGood

🎥 Stay tuned for EAM @DrSJaishankar’s upcoming interview!

[barkha dutt @BDUTT]

Not a dry eye in Rashtrapati Bhavan today when the mother of hero Lt Shashank Tiwari, who gave his life for India in the line of duty, broke down in tears— The president broke from protocol and walked up to his heartbroken parents, lending her shoulder for a devastated mother to cry on 💔🇮🇳

[Pradeep S. Mehta @Psm_cuts]

@CUTSGlobal

[Dipanjan R Chaudhury @DipanjanET]

Finalising a deal for Brahmos missiles with Indonesia will top the agenda of PM Modi's Jakarta trip in July 2nd week as Delhi ramps up defence ties with SE Asia’s biggest state. From Jakarta PM travels to New Zealand & Australia— I report — https://t.co/GhSU5C7VwC

[Mike Lima @MikeLimaBravo12]

A heartbreaking moment as the mother of Sepoy Janjal Pravin Prabhakar breaks down while receiving her son’s Kirti Chakra. He made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty on July 6, 2024, during a fierce anti-terror operation in Kulgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Displaying exceptional courage and devotion to duty, he eliminated two terrorists before laying down his life for the nation.

His bravery will forever inspire generations. India salutes this brave son of the soil, and stands with his family in their moment of pride and grief.

Jai Hind. 🇮🇳

[Prof. Shamika Ravi @ShamikaRavi]

Fantastic paper. Shows why central govt’s intermediation architecture is best read not as a subsidy but as a commitment device to overcome a classic holdup problem by states. “Holding up Green Energy: Counterparty Risk in the Indian Solar Power Market.” https://t.co/v6LONrbho7

[Pradeep S. Mehta @Psm_cuts]

Why do most women and girls have long hair while men have short hair.

Prizes for the smartest answer.

@AmbBhaswati1 @lakshmiunwomen @NMenonRao @virsanghvi @VasundharaBJP @vas_cuts @swativashishtha @Tasmita_cuts @Ask_upnishad @aniltrigunayat @TCASR1 @hvgoenka @HarshShringla

[CRF India @ChintanResearch]

Our esteemed speakers are ready to share their perspectives!

From policymakers and diplomats to business leaders and academic experts, our upcoming conference on “𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚–𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬” will bring together diverse voices shaping the future of #IndiaEastAfrica economic engagement.

The discussions will explore trade, investment, private sector experiences, and pathways for stronger regional collaboration.

📅 15 May 2026
🕙 10 am onwards
📍 India International Centre, New Delhi
🔗 https://t.co/Mu3Cy1a4YA

Last few seats remaining. Register now!

@priyadarshi_crf | Anisa Kapufi Mbega | @IndiainTanzania | Amit Singh | @Psm_cuts | @debajitpalit | @ajaydubey | @MalukiPatrick | @Mishraesque | @DrManishKarmwar | Bashabi Gupta | @Bidishabh |
#CRFEvent #IndiaAfrica #EconomicIntegration #TradeAndInvestment #ChintanResearchFoundation

[Philip Green OAM @AusHCIndia]

Major deal 🚨!
Australian firm @airtrunk is powering India’s global tech ambitions. I met with AirTrunk's Founder & CEO Robin Khuda to discuss their $30B data centre investment in India. A powerful example of the scale and ambition of Australia–India ties. @blackstone

[Pradeep S. Mehta @Psm_cuts]

'My family was Hindu': Old video of Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif goes viral https://t.co/ZJcEdpAkuh

@narendramodi @AmitShah

[Pradeep S. Mehta @Psm_cuts]

As @CCI_India celebrates its 17th anniversary it must introspect as to why to why the Indian market is so anticompetitive.

Manufactured monopoly: How industrial policy is structuring monopolies in India https://t.co/vUUbRMj8IM @economictimes

@nsitharaman @PiyushGoyal @DasShaktikanta @CUTS_CCIER @amol_kulkarni1 @VidhiMaharishi

[Pradeep S. Mehta @Psm_cuts]

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@MalikAshok @ashoklahiribjp @sanjeevsanyal @MukeshAghi

[Pradeep S. Mehta @Psm_cuts]

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@DasShaktikanta @gauba_rajeev @ashoklahiribjp @Tasmita_cuts @amol_kulkarni1 @KhatterBha67742 @vas_cuts @DoC_GoI @amitabhk87 @CUTSInstitute @CUTS_CCIER
@EODB_India_GoI @RajeshAgrawal