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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

A Curiously Cordial Collision: Mamdani Meets Trump

The Oval Office played host to one of the more unexpected theatrical episodes of contemporary American politics: an encounter between President Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani, the freshly minted mayor-elect of New

November 22, 2025

Americas·Opinion

Saving the World From Itself: Why the UN Still Matters at 80

Dag Hammarskjöld once warned that the United Nations was never meant to deliver paradise—only to keep humanity from plunging into hell. As world leaders assemble for the 80th session of the UN

November 21, 2025

Opinion

Pakistan’s Gaza Gamble: Betrayal of Its Palestine Policy and a Trigger for Domestic Turmoil

Pakistan’s decision to back a United States-drafted United Nations resolution authorizing an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza – part of President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan – has ignited debate at

November 20, 2025

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

Inside the CPC’s Expanding Architecture for Exporting China’s Governance Model

Over the past decade, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has built one of the most elaborate governance-training export systems in the world. What often appears as scattered party exchanges, study tours,

November 19, 2025

Asia·Opinion

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

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Opinion- Page 22

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

A Curiously Cordial Collision: Mamdani Meets Trump

Saving the World From Itself: Why the UN Still Matters at 80

Pakistan’s Gaza Gamble: Betrayal of Its Palestine Policy and a Trigger for Domestic Turmoil

Inside the CPC’s Expanding Architecture for Exporting China’s Governance Model

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

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