Opinion- Page 14

November 10, 2026

Access Without Insurance: Pakistan’s Trump-Era Deals Face a Democratic Congress

Democrats won both chambers of Congress on 3 November, and they have been explicit about where they will look first. House Oversight’s ranking Democrat, Robert Garcia, told Republicans to “lawyer up”, while

Americas·Opinion

November 9, 2026

When Dollar Dominance Stops Paying Dividends

For much of the post-war era, the United States has enjoyed an economic advantage unavailable to any other major power: the ability to finance its ambitions in a currency that the rest

Americas·Asia·Opinion

November 7, 2026

Why Trump’s Midterm Loss Should Make India Hedge, Not Relax

When Democrats took both the House and the Senate on Tuesday, the instinct in New Delhi may well have been relief. A president who has lost Congress, the thinking goes, will be

The Myth of China’s ‘Neutrality’ on Iran

China is not mainly arming Iran with finished weapons; it is enabling Iran’s missile and drone ecosystem through dual-use chemicals, electronics, machine parts, and financial networks. That distinction matters, because Trump’s threatened

April 26, 2026

Middle East·Opinion

Who Is Rahm Emanuel? The Pragmatic Fighter Eyeing the 2028 Presidency

In the crowded field of potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders, Rahm Emanuel stands out not for charisma or viral moments but for something rarer in today’s politics: a record of getting things

April 24, 2026

Americas·Opinion

Why South Korea and India Waited This Long to Become Partners

For decades, Seoul and New Delhi maintained a cordial, technically respectable partnership that never quite rose to the level of strategic necessity. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s visit to India was overdue

April 22, 2026

Asia·Opinion

A Taiwan War Won’t be Decided by Firepower Alone

If conflict breaks out over Taiwan, the decisive question may not be how many missiles China can fire, but how quickly the United States can repair, replace, and return ships to the

April 21, 2026

Americas·Asia·Opinion

When Oil Spikes, Everyone Pays: The Global Ripple Effect

A sudden surge in global oil prices following military action involving Iran has sent shockwaves through economies worldwide, underscoring the commodity’s central role in modern life. Data from U.S. energy markets shows

April 20, 2026

Opinion

Blockade Today, Leverage Forever

In the longer term, the balance of leverage in Hormuz is tilting decisively toward Iran—not the United States. At first glance, Washington’s move appears bold. The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s

April 20, 2026

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

Is the Strait of Hormuz Truly Open for Business?

Iran’s recent declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” sounds like a step toward de-escalation amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. But the fine print reveals a waterway still fraught with

April 18, 2026

Middle East·Opinion

Peru’s Never-Ending Thriller: Nine Presidents in Ten Years

Peru is living a political thriller worthy of a Netflix series, but without the tidy resolution. Since 2016, the Andean nation has churned through nine presidents. Some resigned under scandal, others were

April 17, 2026

Americas·Opinion

Fuel for Thought: Energy Prices Grip the Midterms

Politics in Washington likes to pretend that energy is a matter of policy. Voters know better. When gasoline stays expensive, it is a daily tax, and no amount of messaging can hide

April 16, 2026

Americas·Opinion

Spain’s Bold Immigration Gambit: A Humanitarian Act or Economic Necessity?

When Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced plans to grant legal status to nearly half a million unauthorized immigrants, reactions rippled across Europe. The proposal—expected to be debated in the Cortes later

April 15, 2026

Europe·Opinion

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Opinion- Page 14

Access Without Insurance: Pakistan’s Trump-Era Deals Face a Democratic Congress

When Dollar Dominance Stops Paying Dividends

Why Trump’s Midterm Loss Should Make India Hedge, Not Relax

The Myth of China’s ‘Neutrality’ on Iran

Who Is Rahm Emanuel? The Pragmatic Fighter Eyeing the 2028 Presidency

Why South Korea and India Waited This Long to Become Partners

A Taiwan War Won’t be Decided by Firepower Alone

When Oil Spikes, Everyone Pays: The Global Ripple Effect

Blockade Today, Leverage Forever

Is the Strait of Hormuz Truly Open for Business?

Peru’s Never-Ending Thriller: Nine Presidents in Ten Years

Fuel for Thought: Energy Prices Grip the Midterms

Spain’s Bold Immigration Gambit: A Humanitarian Act or Economic Necessity?

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