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
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
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,
In the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape of the 21st century, alliances that combine economic power, technological innovation, and shared democratic values are defining the contours of global influence. At the G20 summit
The Oval Office played host to one of the more unexpected theatrical episodes of contemporary American politics: an encounter between President Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani, the freshly minted mayor-elect of New
When U.S. Representatives Ami Bera and Joe Wilson tabled a bipartisan resolution on November 17 reaffirming the strategic depth of the U.S.-India partnership, it marked more than ceremonial solidarity. Coming amid shifting
Donald Trump’s renewed embrace of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is opening a new era in US-Saudi relations, marked by ambitious security and economic pacts—even as core supporters in the MAGA
The incoming mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, will soon face an extraordinary rite of passage—not a ceremonial swearing-in, but a federal background check. Before America’s largest city can fully brief
The ongoing protests sweeping across Mexico have captured global attention as thousands of citizens, particularly young people, take to the streets demanding urgent action against the country’s worsening crime and corruption crises.
The U.S. has hit a historic and alarming national debt level of $38 trillion in 2025, marking a critical point with broad implications that could reshape global economic and geopolitical power dynamics.
A political standoff on Capitol Hill now threatens one of the nation’s most reliable sources of early-stage innovation funding. As Congress debates the future of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program,
As COP30 kicks off, global attention turns toward the Brazilian Amazon, where the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is set to convene in the city of Belém. The event is
Zohran Mamdani’s emergence as New York City’s mayor marks a historic and fraught moment where bold progressive ambitions collide with deep economic challenges and a hostile national political climate. At just 34,