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Rethinking Aerospace Alliances: How Brazil is Stepping Up as India Looks Away from Boeing

As tensions grow between the U.S. and India, Brazil positions itself as a key player in India's burgeoning aviation market.


The shifting dynamics in the aerospace industry as India considers replacing Boeing with Brazil's Embraer. The implications for Indo-Brazilian cooperation and the future of aviation partnerships.


Indo-Brazilian aerospace cooperation

The geopolitical landscape is a dynamic tapestry, and recent threads of unease between Indo-US relations are beginning to unravel their implications across various sectors, most notably the aerospace industry. As the United States appears to distance itself from India, a new and formidable player, Brazil, is stepping forward to seize the opportunity, potentially reshaping the future of aviation partnerships.

Indo-Brazilian aerospace cooperation

India, a nation with ambitious growth plans for its aviation sector, is now reportedly rethinking its substantial orders with American aerospace giant Boeing. The prevailing sentiment suggests a strong consideration of Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace conglomerate, as a viable and attractive alternative. This shift is not merely a strategic pivot but also a reflection of Brazil’s proactive stance. Brazil is eager to establish a production unit in India, a move that would foster local manufacturing, create jobs, and enhance technological exchange. Ironically, this eagerness stands in stark contrast to Boeing’s apparent reluctance to engage with India on similar terms.

Indo-Brazilian aerospace cooperation
Beyond the immediate economic and strategic considerations, a deeper cultural connection between India and Brazil adds an intriguing dimension to this burgeoning partnership. Anthropological studies reveal that some of Brazil’s ancient tribes trace their roots to India’s Hindu heritage, suggesting a historical and ancestral bond that could further strengthen diplomatic and economic ties.

Boeing’s current predicament is becoming increasingly precarious. The aerospace giant, already grappling with a series of well-documented challenges, is worsening its position by seemingly declining India’s overtures and missing out on potential opportunities. This situation is rapidly becoming a classic case of “squandering a golden opportunity.”
Indo-Brazilian aerospace cooperation

The benefits for Embraer and Brazil from collaborating with India are multifaceted and substantial. For Embraer, a partnership with India offers access to a rapidly expanding market. India is projected to be one of the largest aviation markets in the coming decades, offering immense growth potential.

Establishment of a manufacturing base: A production unit in India would allow Embraer to cater more effectively to the Asian market, reduce production costs, and gain a strategic foothold.

Technological exchange and innovation: Collaboration with India’s burgeoning engineering and manufacturing capabilities could lead to mutual technological advancements.

Diversification of its customer base: Reducing reliance on traditional markets and expanding into a high-growth region.

Indo-Brazilian aerospace cooperation
For Brazil, the collaboration extends beyond the aerospace sector. India’s vast energy pool presents an unparalleled opportunity for Brazil to leverage its expertise in ethanol production. Brazil is a global leader in ethanol fuel, and its know-how in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending, particularly with ethanol, could revolutionise India’s aviation fuel landscape, reducing its reliance on traditional fossil fuels and enhancing its energy security.

The US-India relationship navigates turbulent skies, and a new dawn appears to be breaking on the horizon for Indo-Brazilian aerospace cooperation. This evolving dynamic holds the promise of significant economic, technological, and even cultural synergy, potentially redefining the global aviation order for decades to come. Boeing, in its current stance, risks being left behind, having overlooked a strategic alliance that could have secured its future in one of the world’s most promising aerospace markets.

Also Read: Embraer in India



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Shifting Approval Ratings and Social Media Trajectories: A Comparative Analysis of Trump and Modi

Examining the Evolving Public Support and Online Presence of Global Leaders in 2025

An in-depth analysis of the evolving public support and online presence of global leaders Donald Trump and Narendra Modi in 2025, exploring their approval ratings, social media followings, and the factors influencing their popularity.

Global Leaders Approval Ratings 2025

Donald Trump’s Approval Ratings: Past 12 Months

Below is a snapshot of President Trump’s national job‐approval ratings from the start of his second term through late August 2025. Approval has generally eroded over the year, with disapproval outpacing approval by mid-summer.

Period Approval Disapproval Source
January 2025 46% 43% Entered second term at 46% approve, 43% disapprove
24-30 June 2025  51% 47% Rasmussen Reports survey
15-18 August 2025 40% 56% YouGov/Economist poll
15-28 August 2025  45.8% 50.8% RealClearPolitics average
August 31, 2025 41% 56% The Economist’s tracker (net approval –14%)
21-25 August 2025 37% 55% Quinnipiac University poll

Over the last year, Trump’s approval ratings slipped from a small positive margin at the start of his term to consistently negative net ratings by late summer—disapproval exceeding approval by roughly 10–15 points in most major surveys.


Broader Trends and Context

  • Disapproval has steadily increased as key issues—such as economic management, trade policies, and ongoing legal controversies—have weighed on public opinion.
  • Partisan splits remain stark: Republicans overwhelmingly continue to back his job performance, while Democrats almost uniformly disapprove.
  • Younger voters have trended more negative over the year, with net approval among Gen Z at around –28 in August, up slightly from –38 in July but far below January’s +5.
  • State-level polling shows Trump underwater in many swing states, which could have implications for the 2026 midterms.

Looking ahead, his approval trajectory will likely remain sensitive to economic indicators, legal developments, and geopolitical events, all of which will shape the political landscape through the remainder of his presidency and into the next election cycle.

Global Leaders Approval Ratings 2025

The graph illustrating Trump’s approval (blue) and disapproval (red) over the past year is now available above. You’ll see:

  • A rising approval line through mid-2025, peaking around June, followed by a decline into August.
  • A complementary disapproval line that dips early in the year before climbing past approval by summer. 

Narendra Modi’s Approval Ratings: Past 12 Months

Period Approval Source
August 2024 70% Ipsos IndiaBus survey
November 2024 70% Ipsos IndiaBus survey
January 2025 75% Indian Express report
July 2025 75% Visual Capitalist analysis
August 29, 2025 72% Statista research department

Over the past year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national approval has hovered in a narrow band, holding steady at 70 per cent through late 2024 before rising to 75 per cent in early 2025 and mid-2025, then easing slightly to 72 per cent by late August 2025. His sustained popularity reflects enduring public confidence amid economic growth and high-visibility policy initiatives.

Social Media Followings: Narendra Modi vs Donald Trump

The table below summarises follower counts for Narendra Modi and Donald Trump on two major platforms as of mid-2025.

Platform Narendra Modi Donald Trump
X (formerly Twitter) 108.9 M (July 2025)
109 M (Feb 2025)
108 M (Jan 2025)
108.3 M (Feb 2025)
Instagram 96.6 M (Aug 2025) 23.7 M (2025)

By mid-2025, Modi edges out Trump on X by a slim margin, while maintaining a substantially larger Instagram audience.

Follower‐Count Trajectories for Narendra Modi and Donald Trump

Below is a concise timeline showing how each leader’s audience has grown on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram (where data is available).


Narendra Modi

  • February 2016: 10.14 M followers on X
  • February 2018: 40.43 M followers on X (up ~300 % in two years)
  • September 2019: 50 M followers on X; 96 M on Instagram
  • July 2024: 100 M followers on X (most-followed Indian, 2nd globally)
  • Mid-2025 estimate: ~109 M followers on X; Instagram also climbed past 90 M

Modi’s X audience roughly doubled again between late 2019 and mid-2025, reflecting his continued emphasis on social media as a direct means of communication with citizens.


Donald Trump

  • May 2009: Joined X and steadily built an audience
  • January 2021: 88.9 M followers on X (just before platform ban)
  • January 2023: 87.7 M followers on X; 23.3 M on Instagram
  • Early 2025: Surpassed 100 M followers on X again after reinstatement; Instagram edged toward 24 M

After being reinstated to X in late 2022, Trump’s following rebounded beyond 100 M by 2025, while his Instagram base has seen only modest growth.


Comparative Snapshot

Leader Feb 2016 (X) Sep 2019 (X / IG) Jan 2023 (X / IG) Jul 2024 (X) Mid 2025 (X)
Narendra Modi 10.14 M 50 M / 96 M — / — 100 M ≈ 109 M
Donald Trump — / — 87.7 M / 23.3 M > 100 M

Both figures underscore how digital platforms can accelerate reach: Modi’s account initially exploded, and then Trump’s rebounded strongly after his return to X.

Global Leaders Approval Ratings 2025

Here’s a visual line chart plotting the follower‐count trajectories for both leaders on X and Instagram from 2016 through mid-2025.

  • Narendra Modi’s X growth accelerates sharply post-2018, doubling again from 50 M to ~109 M by mid-2025.
  • Trump’s X follows a plateau around 2019–2020, then climbs back past 100 M by 2025.
  • Modi’s Instagram line starts high (96 M in 2019) and is inching upward, while Trump’s Instagram grows modestly into the mid-20 M range. 

Global Leaders Approval Ratings 2025


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