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May 8, 2026

Why The U.S. Trusts Pakistan Only When It Has To

Pakistan’s sudden usefulness as a mediator between the United States and Iran maybe real for now, but it is unlikely to harden into a durable strategic partnership with Washington. The reason is

Americas·Asia·Opinion

May 6, 2026

The Economics of a Mango Obsession

Every spring, a small fruit briefly reveals how globalization really works. Indian mangoes, especially Alphonso and Kesar varieties, arrive in the United States not as ordinary produce but as objects of longing,

Americas·Opinion

May 5, 2026

The Cost of Waiting: Why the Anti–Voter ID Campaign Is Already Behind

California’s anti–voter ID forces are treating a five-alarm fire like a slow-burning ember, delaying a full campaign until after June’s primary even as Republicans define the measure in voters’ minds as “common

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

April 20, 2026

Opinion

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

April 20, 2026

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

Is the Strait of Hormuz Truly Open for Business?

Iran’s recent declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” sounds like a step toward de-escalation amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. But the fine print reveals a waterway still fraught with

April 18, 2026

Middle East·Opinion

Peru’s Never-Ending Thriller: Nine Presidents in Ten Years

Peru is living a political thriller worthy of a Netflix series, but without the tidy resolution. Since 2016, the Andean nation has churned through nine presidents. Some resigned under scandal, others were

April 17, 2026

Americas·Opinion

Fuel for Thought: Energy Prices Grip the Midterms

Politics in Washington likes to pretend that energy is a matter of policy. Voters know better. When gasoline stays expensive, it is a daily tax, and no amount of messaging can hide

April 16, 2026

Americas·Opinion

Spain’s Bold Immigration Gambit: A Humanitarian Act or Economic Necessity?

When Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced plans to grant legal status to nearly half a million unauthorized immigrants, reactions rippled across Europe. The proposal—expected to be debated in the Cortes later

April 15, 2026

Europe·Opinion

Engineering Futures in Japan: The Indian Talent Pipeline

Japan’s labor crunch is no longer just a domestic staffing problem; it is becoming a strategy problem, and Indian engineering campuses are now part of the answer. What makes this shift notable

April 14, 2026

Asia·Opinion

The UK Cannot Tariff Its Way to Industrial Strength

The UK’s new steel tariffs may be sold as industrial protection, but for British manufacturing they risk acting like a tax on production itself. By making imported steel more expensive and shrinking

April 13, 2026

Europe·Opinion

China Is Testing the Boundaries of the Iran War

China is no longer merely a distant benefactor of Iran. If U.S. intelligence reports are correct, Beijing is edging into something much more dangerous: active enabling of Iran’s wartime rebuild. According to The

April 12, 2026

Americas·Asia·Middle East·Opinion

Kamala Harris is Sending a 2028 Signal

Kamala Harris is no longer acting like a former vice president trying to fade from the spotlight. In New York this week, she told a crowd at the National Action Network that

April 11, 2026

Americas·Opinion

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Opinion- Page 2

Why The U.S. Trusts Pakistan Only When It Has To

The Economics of a Mango Obsession

The Cost of Waiting: Why the Anti–Voter ID Campaign Is Already Behind

When Oil Spikes, Everyone Pays: The Global Ripple Effect

Blockade Today, Leverage Forever

Is the Strait of Hormuz Truly Open for Business?

Peru’s Never-Ending Thriller: Nine Presidents in Ten Years

Fuel for Thought: Energy Prices Grip the Midterms

Spain’s Bold Immigration Gambit: A Humanitarian Act or Economic Necessity?

Engineering Futures in Japan: The Indian Talent Pipeline

The UK Cannot Tariff Its Way to Industrial Strength

China Is Testing the Boundaries of the Iran War

Kamala Harris is Sending a 2028 Signal

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