Opinion- Page 2

March 7, 2026

Record Crude Jump: When “Maximum Pressure” Backfires on Prices

The recent surge in crude oil prices represents one of the most dramatic market shocks in recent memory. Benchmark WTI crude has rocketed past $90 per barrel, hitting levels not seen since

Asia·Opinion

March 6, 2026

The Pakistan-Afghanistan Spiral

South Asia is slipping toward a second front in a wider regional war, and Washington is looking the other way. Over the past week, Pakistan and Afghanistan have traded their most ferocious

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

March 5, 2026

China’s Iran Strategy: Buy the Oil, Skip the Risk

When the Middle East teeters on the brink, commentators reflexively predict a Sino‑Iranian axis taking shape against the West. But that’s a mirage. For all the talk of “strategic partnership” and anti‑American

Bombs Over Borders: Pakistan’s Deadly Ramadan Strikes on Afghan Innocents

The recent overnight airstrikes by Pakistan on Afghan territory, which the Taliban government reports killed and wounded dozens of civilians, including women and children, represent a grave violation of international norms and

February 22, 2026

Asia·Opinion

Turnberry’s Mirage: When a Trade ‘Deal’ Becomes a Tariff Trap

The Turnberry Agreement, named after the Scottish golf resort where it was finalized in July 2025 between U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, represents a stark

February 22, 2026

Europe·Opinion

Breaking the ‘Woke’ Cartel: DeSantis’ Accreditor Could Redefine (or Rupture) Higher Ed

The emergence of the Commission for Public Higher Education (CPHE), spearheaded by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and backed by university systems in red states like Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and

February 21, 2026

Americas·Opinion

A NATO Overhaul and the Ghosts of Past Withdrawals

The Trump administration’s push to reset NATO, internally dubbed a “return to factory settings”, marks a pivotal moment for the transatlantic alliance and America’s global posture. As reported by POLITICO, Washington is

February 19, 2026

Opinion

No Funds, No Oversight: How Partisan Brinkmanship Endangers Immigration Justice

The recent partial government shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), triggered by a partisan standoff over immigration enforcement reforms, has exposed a critical vulnerability in American governance: the fragility of

February 16, 2026

Americas·Opinion

Is Europe Rethinking its Nuclear Future?

The Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2026 has once again proven its role as the premier venue for confronting the world’s gravest security challenges. This year, amid the ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine,

February 15, 2026

Europe·Opinion

Netanyahu’s Red Lines Aren’t Extreme; They’re Existential

Israel’s demands in the ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations, as articulated by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his recent White House meeting with President Donald Trump, center on a comprehensive approach that extends

February 11, 2026

Middle East·Opinion

Authorizing Repairs in Venezuela to Benefit American Producers

The Trump administration’s recent steps to ease sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector represent a pragmatic pivot in U.S. foreign and energy policy, one that could benefit American producers, stabilize global oil markets,

February 10, 2026

Americas·Opinion

A Services-Led Resilience Story in Asia

At present, India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with robust projections indicating that it will surpass several peers in the coming decades. Yet, while China dominates global manufacturing, still accounting for

February 8, 2026

Opinion

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

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Opinion- Page 2

Record Crude Jump: When “Maximum Pressure” Backfires on Prices

The Pakistan-Afghanistan Spiral

China’s Iran Strategy: Buy the Oil, Skip the Risk

Bombs Over Borders: Pakistan’s Deadly Ramadan Strikes on Afghan Innocents

Turnberry’s Mirage: When a Trade ‘Deal’ Becomes a Tariff Trap

Breaking the ‘Woke’ Cartel: DeSantis’ Accreditor Could Redefine (or Rupture) Higher Ed

A NATO Overhaul and the Ghosts of Past Withdrawals

No Funds, No Oversight: How Partisan Brinkmanship Endangers Immigration Justice

Is Europe Rethinking its Nuclear Future?

Netanyahu’s Red Lines Aren’t Extreme; They’re Existential

Authorizing Repairs in Venezuela to Benefit American Producers

A Services-Led Resilience Story in Asia

The Mirage of Progress: The U.S. and Iran Remain Worlds Apart

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