Opinion- Page 3

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

Mamdani’s First 100 Days: All Walk, Some Retreat

One hundred days into Zohran Mamdani’s mayoralty, New York City has a new mayor who walks the walk—literally. On his 100th day in office, the 34-year-old democratic socialist trekked six miles from

April 10, 2026

Americas·Opinion

How China Weaponized Its Economy Against Japan

When Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made a straightforward observation in November last year—that a Chinese military attack on Taiwan could threaten Japan’s own security—she inadvertently triggered what would become one of

April 9, 2026

Asia·Opinion

Pensions Pour In: The $600B Indo-Canadian Investment Revival

Pension funds and business summits are unleashing a torrent of investment between Canada and India, potentially unlocking $600 billion in market capitalization across energy and tech. Mark Carney’s Mumbai trip has ignited

April 8, 2026

Americas·Asia·Opinion

Can’t Say? Or Won’t Say? Is Trump’s Uncertainty a Weapon?

President Trump’s cryptic remark—“I can’t tell you” whether the war with Iran is winding down or escalating—captures the fog of a conflict now entering its seventh week. Spoken on April 6 amid

April 7, 2026

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

How America Rescues Its Own

The rescue of the U.S. pilot from Iran is not just a story of tactical daring; it is a story about what the American state still claims to be able to do

April 6, 2026

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

Meloni’s Gulf Mission: Pragmatism Over Posturing in a Powder Keg

When Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni touched down in Jeddah on April 3rd, she did something no other leader from the European Union, NATO, G7 or G20 had dared since the U.S.-Israeli

April 5, 2026

Europe·Middle East·Opinion

The Quiet Alliance Shaping Asia’s Future

When Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the establishment of a dedicated office to oversee relations with India, it wasn’t just a bureaucratic reshuffling—it was a statement. A quiet but unmistakable signal

April 4, 2026

Asia·Opinion

50 Years Later, We’re Going Around the Moon Again — and This Time It’s Different

On April 1, 2026, at 6:35 p.m. EDT, the roar of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket echoed across Florida’s Kennedy Space Center as it lifted off from Launch Pad 39B, carrying

April 2, 2026

Americas·Opinion

EU’s FTAs as Weapons in a Fractured World

In an era of unraveling global order, the European Union’s free-trade agreements with far-flung partners—India’s “Mother of All Deals,” Mercosur’s long-stalled pact, Australia’s minerals lifeline—are no longer mere economic afterthoughts. They are

March 31, 2026

Europe·Opinion

Two Wars, One Advantage: Russia Playing the Long Game

With all the attention on the escalating war in Iran, Ukraine has almost faded from the headlines. Still, there are signs that Vladimir Putin has taken advantage of this moment as the

March 30, 2026

Europe·Opinion

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Opinion- Page 3

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

Mamdani’s First 100 Days: All Walk, Some Retreat

How China Weaponized Its Economy Against Japan

Pensions Pour In: The $600B Indo-Canadian Investment Revival

Can’t Say? Or Won’t Say? Is Trump’s Uncertainty a Weapon?

How America Rescues Its Own

Meloni’s Gulf Mission: Pragmatism Over Posturing in a Powder Keg

The Quiet Alliance Shaping Asia’s Future

50 Years Later, We’re Going Around the Moon Again — and This Time It’s Different

EU’s FTAs as Weapons in a Fractured World

Two Wars, One Advantage: Russia Playing the Long Game

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