Opinion- Page 17

April 21, 2026

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

Opinion

April 20, 2026

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

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

April 20, 2026

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

From TikTok to Turmoil: Why Britain’s Young Voters Are Losing Faith

Four and a half thousand miles away in Nepal, Gen Z protestors recently toppled their government in just 48 hours. Their anger at corruption and nepotism, channeled by TikTok influencers and amplified

September 26, 2025

Europe·Opinion

Cultural Diplomacy and the Chancay Port: China’s Subtle Power Play in Peru

China’s rise in Latin America has often been analyzed through the lens of raw economics and geopolitics. The new port in Chancay, Peru, inaugurated in 2024, is routinely framed as a strategic

September 25, 2025

Americas·Opinion

Trump’s Ukraine Pivot: Breakthrough or Bluff?

Donald Trump’s latest declaration that Ukraine can win the war and reclaim all lost territory has left diplomats and allies both elated and wary. The statement, issued on Truth Social after his

September 23, 2025

Americas·Europe·Opinion

Dialogue Over Discord: What Rubio and Jaishankar’s Meeting Signals Amid Trade and Tariff Tensions

The recent meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is an inflection point for US-India relations amid mounting trade tensions, protectionist tariffs, and

September 23, 2025

Americas·Asia·Opinion

When Detention Becomes a Weapon: What the Immigration Shift Means for America

The Trump administration’s July 8 directive to treat virtually all undocumented immigrants as “applicants for admission” marks not only a seismic shift in immigration enforcement but also a profound challenge to constitutional

September 21, 2025

Americas·Opinion

Pakistan’s Digital Prison: Mass Surveillance, Censorship, and the Cost to Democracy

Pakistan has emerged as one of the world’s most closely watched societies, not by choice, but through the construction of an elaborate mass surveillance architecture that scrutinizes the digital and mobile activities

September 19, 2025

Asia·Opinion

Starmer’s Royal Gamble: Can Pomp Keep Trump Onside?

Keir Starmer’s week has been one of gilded carriages and sleepless nights. The pageantry of Donald Trump’s state visit — soldiers in bearskins, the royal household mobilized in full splendor, and even

September 18, 2025

Americas·Europe·Opinion

Missing EIA Reports in Chinese Infrastructure Projects: Implications for Environment and Climate

The rapid expansion of China’s infrastructure development, both domestically and overseas through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has raised significant concerns about the adequacy and transparency of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

September 17, 2025

Asia·Opinion

Macron’s Last Gamble: Why Sébastien Lecornu May Be His Final Lifeline

President Emmanuel Macron has played many political hands during his turbulent second term, but last week he reached for what may be his final card: Sébastien Lecornu. The appointment of the 39-year-old

September 14, 2025

Europe·Opinion

Economic Bullets, Strategic Bruises: The US Trade & Tariff Impact on Asia

Current U.S. trade policy, marked by aggressive use of tariffs and a transactional approach to alliances, is profoundly reshaping the diplomatic and economic architecture of Asia. Both long-term strategic partners and developing

September 12, 2025

Americas·Asia·Opinion

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A Taiwan War Won’t be Decided by Firepower Alone

When Oil Spikes, Everyone Pays: The Global Ripple Effect

Blockade Today, Leverage Forever

From TikTok to Turmoil: Why Britain’s Young Voters Are Losing Faith

Cultural Diplomacy and the Chancay Port: China’s Subtle Power Play in Peru

Trump’s Ukraine Pivot: Breakthrough or Bluff?

Dialogue Over Discord: What Rubio and Jaishankar’s Meeting Signals Amid Trade and Tariff Tensions

When Detention Becomes a Weapon: What the Immigration Shift Means for America

Pakistan’s Digital Prison: Mass Surveillance, Censorship, and the Cost to Democracy

Starmer’s Royal Gamble: Can Pomp Keep Trump Onside?

Missing EIA Reports in Chinese Infrastructure Projects: Implications for Environment and Climate

Macron’s Last Gamble: Why Sébastien Lecornu May Be His Final Lifeline

Economic Bullets, Strategic Bruises: The US Trade & Tariff Impact on Asia

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