Opinion- Page 18

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

Americas·Opinion

July 26, 2026

Is the Pentagon Building an AI Empire on Land it Can’t Power?

There is a particular kind of American confidence that shows up whenever a new technology promises military advantage: build first, ask questions later. That confidence is now colliding with something far less

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

How the EU’s Rigidity Risks Pushing India Away

The U.K.–India free trade agreement, finalized earlier this year, may appear modest on paper. Foreign cars still account for just 0.1 percent of India’s imports. Yet the symbolism of New Delhi agreeing

December 17, 2025

Asia·Europe·Opinion

Trump’s Gamble on Ukraine: Security Guarantees or Strategic Leverage?

The latest offer from Washington to Kyiv — binding security guarantees “similar to those of NATO” — marks the Trump administration’s boldest intervention yet in the grinding war between Ukraine and Russia.

December 16, 2025

Americas·Europe·Opinion

Everything Must Change After Bondi Massacare

The terrorist attack on families celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach stands as a tragedy of unimaginable proportions, shattering lives and innocence under Sydney’s summer sun. Sixteen souls lost their lives, including children, a

December 15, 2025

Australia·Opinion

Trump’s Trade War Could Cost Washington Its Most Important Asian Partner

There is now an explicit debate in Washington over whether Donald Trump’s tariff-heavy approach is putting the United States on a path to “lose” India as a long‑term strategic partner. The argument

December 11, 2025

Americas·Asia·Opinion

Trump’s Push for Ukraine-Russia Peace Exposes Growing Rift With Europe

President Donald Trump’s drive to secure a settlement in the Ukraine-Russia war is increasingly defined by frustration — with Kyiv, with European partners, and with what he views as needless diplomatic delay

December 9, 2025

Opinion

Why Support for Israel Is Rebounding — and Why It Matters

In the evolving landscape of global power, alliances are not merely diplomatic conveniences but true pillars of national security. As the United States faces rising threats from authoritarian regimes, renewed attention is

December 6, 2025

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

While the West is Busy Putting Up Walls; India Builds Bridges

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged warm embraces and signed 16 bilateral agreements during Putin’s state visit on December 4-5, 2025. The headlines buzzed with talk of

December 6, 2025

Asia·Opinion

Why America Can No Longer Afford to Bully India

Putin’s state visit to India for the 23rd India‑Russia Annual Summit comes at a moment when three strategic pressures converge on New Delhi: Western sanctions on Moscow, sharpening US–China rivalry in the

December 5, 2025

Asia·Opinion

The High Cost of Tariff Revenue: Why Modern Economies Can’t Afford Old Tools

The Trump administration has fundamentally altered U.S. trade policy by imposing exceptionally high tariffs across a wide range of imports. While the stated reasons for these actions vary—shrinking trade deficits, countering foreign

December 3, 2025

Americas·Opinion

The Hong Kong Blaze Exposed the Fragility of Vertical Living

In the early hours of a wind-battered night in Hong Kong, a fire leapt across the façade of Wang Fuk Court, a sprawling high-rise residential complex. What began as a sudden blaze

December 2, 2025

Asia·Opinion·Planet

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Opinion- Page 18

Asia’s Race to Escape Energy Dependence

Is the Pentagon Building an AI Empire on Land it Can’t Power?

The Bailout That’s Bankrolling Repression

How the EU’s Rigidity Risks Pushing India Away

Trump’s Gamble on Ukraine: Security Guarantees or Strategic Leverage?

Everything Must Change After Bondi Massacare

Trump’s Trade War Could Cost Washington Its Most Important Asian Partner

Trump’s Push for Ukraine-Russia Peace Exposes Growing Rift With Europe

Why Support for Israel Is Rebounding — and Why It Matters

While the West is Busy Putting Up Walls; India Builds Bridges

Why America Can No Longer Afford to Bully India

The High Cost of Tariff Revenue: Why Modern Economies Can’t Afford Old Tools

The Hong Kong Blaze Exposed the Fragility of Vertical Living

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