Opinion- Page 21

August 18, 2026

China’s Slowdown Isn’t a Blip. It’s a Warning.

For most of this year, Beijing’s economic managers have offered a familiar reassurance: growth is cooling, but it’s cooling in a controlled, deliberate way — the natural byproduct of a planned shift

Europe·Opinion

August 16, 2026

The Crossing of a Quiet Line

It arrived in the early hours: a low-altitude drone crossing into Romanian airspace, moving through the sky near Galați. Radar locked on, authorization was given, and a NATO fighter jet — a

Asia·Opinion

August 14, 2026

India’s Structural Edge Over China

For four decades, “the China story” was the only story worth telling about Asian growth. A command economy poured concrete, wired factories, and moved hundreds of millions of people from farms to

Defence, Trade, and Tech: The Strategic Trifecta of Australia-India Relations

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s ongoing visit to India is more than a diplomatic routine; it’s a strategic moment that underscores a rapid expansion in Australia-India ties, signaling a geopolitical shift in

November 19, 2025

Asia·Australia·Opinion

Why Congress Just Reaffirmed India’s Centrality in the Indo-Pacific

When U.S. Representatives Ami Bera and Joe Wilson tabled a bipartisan resolution on November 17 reaffirming the strategic depth of the U.S.-India partnership, it marked more than ceremonial solidarity. Coming amid shifting

November 18, 2025

Americas·Asia·Opinion

Courting the Crown Prince: Trump’s Risky Reboot of US-Saudi Ties

Donald Trump’s renewed embrace of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is opening a new era in US-Saudi relations, marked by ambitious security and economic pacts—even as core supporters in the MAGA

November 18, 2025

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

The Security Clearance Test for American Democracy

The incoming mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, will soon face an extraordinary rite of passage—not a ceremonial swearing-in, but a federal background check. Before America’s largest city can fully brief

November 17, 2025

Americas·Opinion

Pakistan’s Constitutional Coup: The Death Knell of Democracy

The New York Times recently reported, “Pakistan’s powerful army chief secured expanded powers and lifelong legal immunity on Wednesday when lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment, a move that concentrates military control and tightens political influence over the judiciary.” This sweeping 27th Amendment fundamentally alters Pakistan’s democratic architecture by centralizing military command under one individual,

November 15, 2025

Asia·Opinion

Unraveling the US’ $38 Trillion Debt: Implications for Trade Partners

The U.S. has hit a historic and alarming national debt level of $38 trillion in 2025, marking a critical point with broad implications that could reshape global economic and geopolitical power dynamics.

November 13, 2025

Americas·Opinion

Congress Risks Undermining America’s Innovation Engine in SBIR Standoff

A political standoff on Capitol Hill now threatens one of the nation’s most reliable sources of early-stage innovation funding. As Congress debates the future of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program,

November 12, 2025

Americas·Opinion

Editing the Truth: How the BBC Misstepped on Trump and Democracy

The recent BBC Panorama scandal, where a documentary on President Donald Trump was found to have deceptively edited his speech related to the January 6 Capitol events, has stunned the media world

November 10, 2025

Europe·Opinion

The Dark Reality Behind Turkiye’s Uyghur Resettlement Push

The unfolding tragedy of the Uyghurs, a Turkic Muslim minority subjected to systematic repression and ethnic cleansing by the Chinese state in East Turkistan (Xinjiang), has attracted global condemnation over the past

November 8, 2025

Asia·Europe·Opinion

Zohran Mamdani’s New York: The Coming Collision of Idealism and Power

Zohran Mamdani’s emergence as New York City’s mayor marks a historic and fraught moment where bold progressive ambitions collide with deep economic challenges and a hostile national political climate. At just 34,

November 5, 2025

Americas·Opinion

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Opinion- Page 21

China’s Slowdown Isn’t a Blip. It’s a Warning.

The Crossing of a Quiet Line

India’s Structural Edge Over China

Defence, Trade, and Tech: The Strategic Trifecta of Australia-India Relations

Why Congress Just Reaffirmed India’s Centrality in the Indo-Pacific

Courting the Crown Prince: Trump’s Risky Reboot of US-Saudi Ties

The Security Clearance Test for American Democracy

Pakistan’s Constitutional Coup: The Death Knell of Democracy

Unraveling the US’ $38 Trillion Debt: Implications for Trade Partners

Congress Risks Undermining America’s Innovation Engine in SBIR Standoff

Editing the Truth: How the BBC Misstepped on Trump and Democracy

The Dark Reality Behind Turkiye’s Uyghur Resettlement Push

Zohran Mamdani’s New York: The Coming Collision of Idealism and Power

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