A President With Nothing Left to Lose?
Democrats flipped Senate seats in Kansas, Iowa, Texas, Ohio, Maine and both Carolinas. James Talarico beat Ken Paxton in Texas. Susan Collins lost in Maine. Republicans walked into Election Day holding the
AI Gold Rush Hits a Local Revolt
On Tuesday, as Americans vote in the midterm elections, a quiet but potent collision will be tested at the ballot box: President Donald Trump’s aggressive push to accelerate artificial intelligence through rapid
The Art of Diversification: India’s New Trade Diplomacy
India’s Dual Trade Agreements with the EU and New Zealand Signal a Deliberate Shift Toward Diversified, Rules-Based Market Access This year, India concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the
US Targets Houthi Fuel Supply in Yemen Strike, Dozens Killed
In a significant escalation of its military campaign in Yemen, the United States launched a deadly airstrike late Thursday on the Houthi-controlled Ras Isa oil terminal along the Red Sea. The assault,
Climate Cash and the Limits of Power
In Washington, time doesn’t stand still—but the Trump administration is giving it a valiant effort. This week, a federal judge in Rhode Island reminded America of a simple truth: Congress makes the
Examining the Actual Economic Impact of U.S. Tariffs
Abstract The implementation of extensive tariffs by President Donald Trump, including a planned escalation to 104% on Chinese imports and a 10% baseline tariff on most global imports effective April 5, 2025,
America First, Prices Next: The High Cost of US Tariffs
Donald Trump stormed back into the White House on promises of economic vigor and America-first bravado. Yet now, with his aggressive tariffs shaking global markets, even Trump’s ardent supporters must pause to
Power on the Map: How Mountains, Rivers, and Coasts Rule the World
Geography has long been a silent architect of human history, sculpting the destinies of nations and empires. In the 21st century, despite the leaps of globalization and technology, the physical contours of
Disappearing Voices: The Systemic Human Rights Crisis in Balochistan
Balochistan has plunged deeper into turmoil following violent crackdowns by Pakistani authorities on peaceful protests in Quetta, bringing international scrutiny to a human rights crisis characterized by enforced disappearances and state-backed violence.
Trump’s Tariffs: A Steel Trap for American Industry?
On March 12, President Trump’s administration imposed sweeping 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, a move that has been championed as a bold step toward protecting American metal producers. But far
Wildfires in Southern California: A Call for Climate Realism
The devastating wildfires consuming neighborhoods from Pacific Palisades to Pasadena are not just a local tragedy—they are a glaring reminder of the challenges posed by climate change. My heart goes out to
The Legacy of a Peacemaker: Reassessing Jimmy Carter’s Foreign Policy
In September 1978, amid the wooded seclusion of Camp David, U.S. President Jimmy Carter orchestrated a diplomatic miracle. For 13 tense days, Carter mediated between Egyptian President Anwar al-Sadat and Israeli Prime
Turkey’s Role in Syria’s Shifting Conflict Landscape
The Syrian conflict has taken a dramatic turn, with developments in Aleppo and Hama reshaping the balance of power in the region. Central to this unfolding drama is Turkey, whose strategic interests
