Opinion- Page 3

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

Pakistan’s Unemployment Surge and IMF Austerity Fuel a Structural Meltdown

Pakistan’s economy has been grappling with a deepening crisis for years, characterized by chronic external debt pressures, reliance on international bailouts, stagnant growth, and structural weaknesses. The recent development, where the United

February 5, 2026

Asia·Opinion

OBBBA One Year Later: What the Tax Breaks Really Mean for Filers

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, was hailed as a triumph for working Americans, a sweeping package delivering “no tax on

February 4, 2026

Americas·Opinion

How the Deal With U.S. Positions India Ahead in Asian Export Race

The recent U.S.-India trade agreement, announced February 2, 2026, by President Donald Trump following a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, represents a significant de-escalation in bilateral trade tensions that had

February 3, 2026

Americas·Asia·Opinion

Canada’s Pitch to Supply India’s Rising Energy Needs

Canada’s Energy Minister Tim Hodgson made a high-profile appearance at India Energy Week in Goa, India, in late January 2026, marking the first time a Canadian cabinet minister has attended the event.

February 2, 2026

Americas·Asia·Opinion

Is Peace in Gaza Even Achievable?

As the world watches the fragile implementation of President Donald Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, the question lingers: is lasting peace in Gaza achievable? After more than two years

February 2, 2026

Middle East·Opinion

Can Europe Really Take on the Dollar?

The US dollar has reigned as the world’s dominant reserve currency for decades, granting the United States an “exorbitant privilege”, the ability to borrow cheaply, finance deficits effortlessly, and wield geopolitical influence

February 1, 2026

Americas·Europe·Opinion

Roots of the Escalating Violence in Balochistan

The recent coordinated attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on January 31, 2026, dubbed “Operation Herof Phase 2.0,” represent a stark escalation in Pakistan’s long-simmering conflict in Balochistan. The BLA claimed

January 31, 2026

Asia·Opinion

Inside the Purple State That Holds Up a Mirror to Us All

Minnesota has always presented itself as a quiet exemplar of American civic life: polite, pragmatic, progressive in measured ways, with a reputation for good government and high voter turnout. The state boasts

January 30, 2026

Americas·Opinion

The Age of Rage: Why Confrontational Politics Isn’t Going Anywhere

Confrontational politics, characterized by aggressive rhetoric, zero-sum approaches, personal attacks, threats of violence, and a refusal to compromise, has become a defining feature of modern governance and public discourse. Far from a

January 29, 2026

Opinion

Defying Coercion, Dodging Dominance: The Grand India-EU FTA

The recent conclusion of negotiations on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on January 27, 2026, marks a pivotal moment in global trade dynamics. Dubbed the “mother of all deals” by European

January 28, 2026

Asia·Europe·Opinion

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Opinion- Page 3

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

The Pakistan-Afghanistan Spiral

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

Pakistan’s Unemployment Surge and IMF Austerity Fuel a Structural Meltdown

OBBBA One Year Later: What the Tax Breaks Really Mean for Filers

How the Deal With U.S. Positions India Ahead in Asian Export Race

Canada’s Pitch to Supply India’s Rising Energy Needs

Is Peace in Gaza Even Achievable?

Can Europe Really Take on the Dollar?

Roots of the Escalating Violence in Balochistan

Inside the Purple State That Holds Up a Mirror to Us All

The Age of Rage: Why Confrontational Politics Isn’t Going Anywhere

Defying Coercion, Dodging Dominance: The Grand India-EU FTA

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