Opinion- Page 19

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

Indian Spending Surge Defies US Tariffs

India’s consumer spending surge is fueling economic growth and emboldening the nation’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to stare down U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Recent data show private consumption driving

January 5, 2026

Asia·Opinion

Oil, Power and the Price of Regime Change in Venezuela

The Trump administration’s overture to U.S. oil companies over Venezuela is being framed as a long-overdue chance for American firms to reclaim what was taken from them decades ago. But stripped of

January 4, 2026

Americas·Opinion

Trump, Tehran and the Temptation of Intervention

When Donald Trump declared that the United States was “locked and loaded” to defend Iranian protesters against their own government, it was vintage Trump: bombast wrapped in moral outrage, broadcast directly on

January 2, 2026

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: A Gloomy Outlook for 2026

In 2025, Pakistan’s foreign policy appeared to turn a corner, with leaders in Islamabad claiming a newfound “sweet spot” in global affairs. After years of isolation and crisis, Pakistan portrayed itself as

December 31, 2025

Asia·Opinion

If Security Expires, So Will the Peace

When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that 15 years of security guarantees are not enough, he is not bargaining for prestige or symbolism. He is arguing from lived experience. “We are already

December 29, 2025

Americas·Europe·Opinion

Security Guarantees or Illusions of Peace?

As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heads into a high-profile meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida, the optics are dramatic and the substance potentially historic. Missiles and drones have just rained

December 28, 2025

Americas·Europe·Opinion

The Trial That Terrified Hong Kong

China’s prosecution and conviction of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai under the National Security Law (NSL) is widely seen by rights groups, UN experts and many governments as a politically driven,

December 26, 2025

Asia·Opinion

Pakistan’s Arms Deal with Libya: A Reckless Gamble That Undermines Global Stability

Pakistan has reportedly inked a $4 billion arms deal with the Libyan National Army (LNA), led by the controversial warlord Khalifa Haftar. This agreement, brokered during a visit by Pakistan’s Chief of

December 25, 2025

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

The Thin Line Between Accountability and Exposure

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) likes to cloak itself in the language of democratic accountability. Parliamentary questions, its lawmakers insist, are a core right — a way to reflect citizens’ concerns

December 24, 2025

Europe·Opinion

Permitting Reform is Washington’s Test of Seriousness on Prices; and Trump is Ducking It

Washington loves to talk about affordability. It loves it even more when the word can be wielded as a political cudgel. But the grinding, unglamorous work that actually lowers costs rarely gets

December 23, 2025

Americas·Opinion

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Opinion- Page 19

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

Indian Spending Surge Defies US Tariffs

Oil, Power and the Price of Regime Change in Venezuela

Trump, Tehran and the Temptation of Intervention

Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: A Gloomy Outlook for 2026

If Security Expires, So Will the Peace

Security Guarantees or Illusions of Peace?

The Trial That Terrified Hong Kong

Pakistan’s Arms Deal with Libya: A Reckless Gamble That Undermines Global Stability

The Thin Line Between Accountability and Exposure

Permitting Reform is Washington’s Test of Seriousness on Prices; and Trump is Ducking It

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