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May 9, 2026

Tariffs in Yuan: Is Iran Ringing the Bell on the Petrodollar Age?

Iran’s push to collect Strait of Hormuz oil transit tariffs in Chinese yuan signals a real, though gradual, erosion of the US “petrodollar” system at the margins, but it does not yet

Americas·Asia·Opinion

May 8, 2026

Why The U.S. Trusts Pakistan Only When It Has To

Pakistan’s sudden usefulness as a mediator between the United States and Iran maybe real for now, but it is unlikely to harden into a durable strategic partnership with Washington. The reason is

Americas·Asia·Opinion

May 6, 2026

The Economics of a Mango Obsession

Every spring, a small fruit briefly reveals how globalization really works. Indian mangoes, especially Alphonso and Kesar varieties, arrive in the United States not as ordinary produce but as objects of longing,

America’s Medicine Cabinet Has a Made-in-China Problem

Amoxicillin may be the most prescribed antibiotic in the United States, but few Americans realize how precarious their access to this lifesaving drug has become. While it’s used daily to treat everything

June 4, 2025

Americas·Opinion

US May Begin Revoking Visas of Chinese Students

In a sharp escalation of tensions between Washington and Beijing, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that the United States will begin “aggressively” revoking visas for Chinese students—particularly those with perceived

May 29, 2025

Americas·Opinion

Cartel Violence Shuts Down Mexican Wildlife Sanctuary

A wildlife sanctuary in northern Mexico has relocated more than 700 animals to a safer location, following a dramatic surge in organized crime and violence in the region. The Ostok Sanctuary, located

May 23, 2025

Americas·Planet

Full Speed Ahead: America’s Last Chance to Reclaim Naval Dominance

As China accelerates its naval shipbuilding at breakneck speed, the United States finds itself at a crossroads. Confronted with an expanding Chinese fleet built in record time and at staggering scale, American

May 20, 2025

Americas·Opinion

Brazil’s $125 Billion Forest Fund: Ambition or Addition to a Broken System?

As Brazil gears up to host the next United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), it has announced an ambitious $125 billion fund aimed at protecting tropical forests — a bold move designed

May 16, 2025

Americas·Planet

U.S. Welcomes First Afrikaner Refugees Amid Rising Debate

United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau formally welcomed the first group of Afrikaner refugees to American soil this week, an initiative driven by the Trump administration’s emphasis on protecting groups

May 13, 2025

Americas·Opinion

China’s EV Revolution Is Global. Can the U.S. Keep Up?

At the Shanghai auto show this spring, the message from China’s carmakers couldn’t have been clearer: the age of China as a mere manufacturing hub is over. It is now an innovator—arguably

May 4, 2025

Americas·Asia·Technology

Trump’s Threats Fueled Carney’s Victory—Now the Real Fight Begins

In one of the most dramatic political turnarounds in Canadian history, Prime Minister Mark Carney has led the Liberal Party back from the brink, securing a narrow victory in Monday’s election and

April 29, 2025

Americas·Opinion

What Binds the U.S. and India is Bigger Than Politics—It’s Principle

We’re no stranger to skepticism when it comes to foreign visits by our elected officials. Most trips abroad get reduced to photo ops or empty platitudes. But Vice President JD Vance’s ongoing

April 21, 2025

Americas·Asia·Opinion

Litigating the Climate Crisis: Why Corporate Transparency Matters Now

Summary The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent rulings highlight a strategic shift in climate litigation: from constitutional claims against government to state-based lawsuits holding fossil fuel companies accountable for deliberate deception. Local governments

April 20, 2025

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Tariffs in Yuan: Is Iran Ringing the Bell on the Petrodollar Age?

Why The U.S. Trusts Pakistan Only When It Has To

The Economics of a Mango Obsession

America’s Medicine Cabinet Has a Made-in-China Problem

US May Begin Revoking Visas of Chinese Students

Cartel Violence Shuts Down Mexican Wildlife Sanctuary

Full Speed Ahead: America’s Last Chance to Reclaim Naval Dominance

Brazil’s $125 Billion Forest Fund: Ambition or Addition to a Broken System?

U.S. Welcomes First Afrikaner Refugees Amid Rising Debate

China’s EV Revolution Is Global. Can the U.S. Keep Up?

Trump’s Threats Fueled Carney’s Victory—Now the Real Fight Begins

What Binds the U.S. and India is Bigger Than Politics—It’s Principle

Litigating the Climate Crisis: Why Corporate Transparency Matters Now

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