Opinion- Page 12

July 7, 2026

The Quiet Militarization of Economic Sanctions

More than 80% of global trade by volume travels by sea, which makes maritime shipping lanes one of the quiet load-bearing structures of the world economy. That fact became impossible to ignore

Americas·Opinion

July 5, 2026

America at 250: Toast the Past, Test the Future

America turned 250 with fireworks in the sky, storms on the horizon, and a political argument in the middle of the celebration. That is not a contradiction. It is the most American

Asia·Opinion

July 5, 2026

Japan, India, and the Case for Trust as Strategy

There is a particular kind of diplomatic language that gets deployed when two countries want to signal that a relationship has moved from courtesy to consequence. This week in New Delhi, Japanese

Netanyahu’s Red Lines Aren’t Extreme; They’re Existential

Israel’s demands in the ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations, as articulated by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his recent White House meeting with President Donald Trump, center on a comprehensive approach that extends

February 11, 2026

Middle East·Opinion

Authorizing Repairs in Venezuela to Benefit American Producers

The Trump administration’s recent steps to ease sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector represent a pragmatic pivot in U.S. foreign and energy policy, one that could benefit American producers, stabilize global oil markets,

February 10, 2026

Americas·Opinion

A Services-Led Resilience Story in Asia

At present, India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with robust projections indicating that it will surpass several peers in the coming decades. Yet, while China dominates global manufacturing, still accounting for

February 8, 2026

Opinion

The Mirage of Progress: The U.S. and Iran Remain Worlds Apart

The latest round of indirect U.S.-Iran talks, held in Oman and mediated by Omani officials, ended without meaningful progress toward resolving the nuclear standoff. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the discussions

February 6, 2026

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

Pakistan’s Unemployment Surge and IMF Austerity Fuel a Structural Meltdown

Pakistan’s economy has been grappling with a deepening crisis for years, characterized by chronic external debt pressures, reliance on international bailouts, stagnant growth, and structural weaknesses. The recent development, where the United

February 5, 2026

Asia·Opinion

OBBBA One Year Later: What the Tax Breaks Really Mean for Filers

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, was hailed as a triumph for working Americans, a sweeping package delivering “no tax on

February 4, 2026

Americas·Opinion

How the Deal With U.S. Positions India Ahead in Asian Export Race

The recent U.S.-India trade agreement, announced February 2, 2026, by President Donald Trump following a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, represents a significant de-escalation in bilateral trade tensions that had

February 3, 2026

Americas·Asia·Opinion

Canada’s Pitch to Supply India’s Rising Energy Needs

Canada’s Energy Minister Tim Hodgson made a high-profile appearance at India Energy Week in Goa, India, in late January 2026, marking the first time a Canadian cabinet minister has attended the event.

February 2, 2026

Americas·Asia·Opinion

Is Peace in Gaza Even Achievable?

As the world watches the fragile implementation of President Donald Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, the question lingers: is lasting peace in Gaza achievable? After more than two years

February 2, 2026

Middle East·Opinion

Can Europe Really Take on the Dollar?

The US dollar has reigned as the world’s dominant reserve currency for decades, granting the United States an “exorbitant privilege”, the ability to borrow cheaply, finance deficits effortlessly, and wield geopolitical influence

February 1, 2026

Americas·Europe·Opinion

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Opinion- Page 12

The Quiet Militarization of Economic Sanctions

America at 250: Toast the Past, Test the Future

Japan, India, and the Case for Trust as Strategy

Netanyahu’s Red Lines Aren’t Extreme; They’re Existential

Authorizing Repairs in Venezuela to Benefit American Producers

A Services-Led Resilience Story in Asia

The Mirage of Progress: The U.S. and Iran Remain Worlds Apart

Pakistan’s Unemployment Surge and IMF Austerity Fuel a Structural Meltdown

OBBBA One Year Later: What the Tax Breaks Really Mean for Filers

How the Deal With U.S. Positions India Ahead in Asian Export Race

Canada’s Pitch to Supply India’s Rising Energy Needs

Is Peace in Gaza Even Achievable?

Can Europe Really Take on the Dollar?

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