Zoya Najeeb

Zoya Najeeb is a student at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, where she is pursuing a degree in Public Policy. Her academic and professional interests focus on governance, economic development, and the intersection of culture.

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

July 27, 2026

Asia’s Race to Escape Energy Dependence

The recent conflict involving Iran has done far more than disrupt tanker traffic and lift fuel prices for a few weeks. It has triggered a deeper strategic reassessment across developing Asia, where

Americas·Opinion

May 13, 2026

When Debt Tops GDP: A New Fault Line in Global Finance

For the first time since World War II (not taking into account the COVID years), U.S. public debt has eclipsed the nation’s annual output, and that watershed is already altering risk calculations

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

March 27, 2026

The Recession Trigger No One Wants to Admit

On February 28th, the United States and Israel launched a surprise campaign of nearly 900 airstrikes against Iranian military targets, nuclear sites, and leadership, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and triggering a

The New U.S.-Japan Trade Deal: What You Need to Know

The United States and Japan have struck a major trade agreement, President Trump announced Tuesday, marking one of the most significant shifts in U.S.-Asia trade policy in years. The deal imposes 15%

July 23, 2025

Americas·Asia·Explainer

Europe Sharpens its Trade Arsenal as Trump Turns Up the Heat

The European Union is preparing for an economic showdown with Washington, unveiling plans for a fresh wave of retaliatory tariffs that could hit €72 billion worth of U.S. goods. The move marks

July 15, 2025

Americas·Europe·Opinion

Beijing and Washington Ease Export Curbs in Bid to Stabilize Trade Relations

In a coordinated effort to de-escalate mounting economic tensions, China and the United States have begun rolling back a series of export restrictions that had threatened to choke off critical supplies to

July 4, 2025

Americas·Opinion

Why a US-India Trade Deal May Remain Elusive

A much-anticipated trade agreement between the United States and India—touted early on as one of former President Donald Trump’s signature achievements in his second White House term—remains elusive, as political sensitivities and

June 29, 2025

Americas·Asia·Opinion

Hunger Over Fear: Gazans Storm Aid Site Amid Blockade Desperation

In scenes marked by desperation and despair, thousands of Palestinians surged toward an aid distribution site in southern Gaza on Tuesday, hoping to secure food boxes after nearly three months of near-total

May 28, 2025

News

Social Modernisation: The Key to Prosperity in the Muslim World

This research article contrasts the divergent trajectories of Muslim-majority nations, highlighting the success of Gulf states like the UAE and Saudi Arabia in embracing modernization, economic diversification, and inclusive social policies. In

May 27, 2025

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

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Zoya Najeeb

Asia’s Race to Escape Energy Dependence

When Debt Tops GDP: A New Fault Line in Global Finance

The Recession Trigger No One Wants to Admit

The New U.S.-Japan Trade Deal: What You Need to Know

Europe Sharpens its Trade Arsenal as Trump Turns Up the Heat

Beijing and Washington Ease Export Curbs in Bid to Stabilize Trade Relations

Why a US-India Trade Deal May Remain Elusive

Hunger Over Fear: Gazans Storm Aid Site Amid Blockade Desperation

Social Modernisation: The Key to Prosperity in the Muslim World

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