Asia- Page 6

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

Asia·Opinion

July 22, 2026

The Bailout That’s Bankrolling Repression

For decades, Pakistan has asked the world to view its troubles through a single lens: an existential rivalry with India that supposedly explains everything from its bloated defense budget to its periodic

Asia·Australia·Opinion

July 20, 2026

The New Architects of the Indo-Pacific

For most of the postwar era, the map of Asian power ran through a familiar set of capitals: Washington, Beijing, Tokyo. India sat, geographically and strategically, off to the side—a subcontinental power

17 Years Prison for a Tweet – The Price of Truth in Today’s Pakistan

The recent verdict delivered by Judge Afzal Majoka’s sessions court in Islamabad represents a stark and alarming escalation in Pakistan’s crackdown on dissent. Prominent human rights lawyer and activist Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir

January 26, 2026

Asia·Opinion

India Showcases Strategic Autonomy in a Multipolar World

As India marked its 77th Republic Day, Indian President Droupadi Murmu and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted an unusual pair of chief guests: Ursula von der Leyen, president of the

January 26, 2026

Asia·Europe·Opinion

De-Risking Done Right: EU Eyes ‘Mother of All Deals’ with India

In her address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the impending EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as the “mother of all deals.” She

January 24, 2026

Asia·Europe·Opinion

Why India is Germany’s Partner of Choice in a Changing World

In an era marked by geopolitical shifts, supply chain vulnerabilities, and the imperative for diversified partnerships, Germany’s engagement with India has ascended to unprecedented levels. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s landmark visit to India

January 19, 2026

Asia·Europe·Opinion

After the BRI Hangover: Why Kenya’s China Trade Deal Is Going Nowhere

Kenya’s much-hyped zero‑tariff trade deal with China has quietly slipped into limbo, exposing how Beijing’s promises now often move faster than its paperwork, and how African partners are warier after a decade

January 11, 2026

Africa·Asia·Opinion

How the U.S. Intervention in Venezuela Has the Potential to Trigger India’s Oil Odyssey

In the shadowy predawn of January 3, 2026, American special forces descended on Caracas like a scene from a Cold War thriller, seizing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores,

January 8, 2026

Americas·Asia·Opinion

Indian Spending Surge Defies US Tariffs

India’s consumer spending surge is fueling economic growth and emboldening the nation’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to stare down U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Recent data show private consumption driving

January 5, 2026

Asia·Opinion

Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: A Gloomy Outlook for 2026

In 2025, Pakistan’s foreign policy appeared to turn a corner, with leaders in Islamabad claiming a newfound “sweet spot” in global affairs. After years of isolation and crisis, Pakistan portrayed itself as

December 31, 2025

Asia·Opinion

The Trial That Terrified Hong Kong

China’s prosecution and conviction of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai under the National Security Law (NSL) is widely seen by rights groups, UN experts and many governments as a politically driven,

December 26, 2025

Asia·Opinion

Pakistan’s Arms Deal with Libya: A Reckless Gamble That Undermines Global Stability

Pakistan has reportedly inked a $4 billion arms deal with the Libyan National Army (LNA), led by the controversial warlord Khalifa Haftar. This agreement, brokered during a visit by Pakistan’s Chief of

December 25, 2025

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

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Asia- Page 6

Asia’s Race to Escape Energy Dependence

The Bailout That’s Bankrolling Repression

The New Architects of the Indo-Pacific

17 Years Prison for a Tweet – The Price of Truth in Today’s Pakistan

India Showcases Strategic Autonomy in a Multipolar World

De-Risking Done Right: EU Eyes ‘Mother of All Deals’ with India

Why India is Germany’s Partner of Choice in a Changing World

After the BRI Hangover: Why Kenya’s China Trade Deal Is Going Nowhere

How the U.S. Intervention in Venezuela Has the Potential to Trigger India’s Oil Odyssey

Indian Spending Surge Defies US Tariffs

Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: A Gloomy Outlook for 2026

The Trial That Terrified Hong Kong

Pakistan’s Arms Deal with Libya: A Reckless Gamble That Undermines Global Stability

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