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September 9, 2026

Is North American Trade at a Breaking Point?

For more than three decades, North American economic integration has rested on a remarkably durable assumption: whatever political disagreements might arise between the United States, Canada and Mexico, the economic logic binding

Opinion

September 7, 2026

The Pirates are Back: The US-Iran War Opens a Window off Somalia

The waters connecting the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea have long constituted one of the most consequential maritime corridors in the global economy. Today, however, that corridor

Opinion

September 5, 2026

The Distance Between Two Points in a City Is No Longer Measured in Kilometers

For more than a century, the economic case for cities has rested on a simple proposition: proximity creates prosperity. Put enough people, businesses, institutions and markets close together, and economic activity becomes

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

Roots of the Escalating Violence in Balochistan

The recent coordinated attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on January 31, 2026, dubbed “Operation Herof Phase 2.0,” represent a stark escalation in Pakistan’s long-simmering conflict in Balochistan. The BLA claimed

January 31, 2026

Asia·Opinion

Inside the Purple State That Holds Up a Mirror to Us All

Minnesota has always presented itself as a quiet exemplar of American civic life: polite, pragmatic, progressive in measured ways, with a reputation for good government and high voter turnout. The state boasts

January 30, 2026

Americas·Opinion

The Age of Rage: Why Confrontational Politics Isn’t Going Anywhere

Confrontational politics, characterized by aggressive rhetoric, zero-sum approaches, personal attacks, threats of violence, and a refusal to compromise, has become a defining feature of modern governance and public discourse. Far from a

January 29, 2026

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Opinion- Page 16

Is North American Trade at a Breaking Point?

The Pirates are Back: The US-Iran War Opens a Window off Somalia

The Distance Between Two Points in a City Is No Longer Measured in Kilometers

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?

Roots of the Escalating Violence in Balochistan

Inside the Purple State That Holds Up a Mirror to Us All

The Age of Rage: Why Confrontational Politics Isn’t Going Anywhere

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