Opinion- Page 31

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

Why India Belongs at the G7—and Every Global Table

For weeks, diplomatic circles buzzed with uncertainty: would India—the world’s fourth largest economy and soon to be third—be invited to the G7 Summit in Canada? The question hung in the air, clouded

June 8, 2025

Opinion

Can Pakistan Police the Taliban While Forcing Afghan Refugees to Return?

Pakistan’s dual roles as chair of the UN Security Council’s Taliban Sanctions Committee and enforcer of a controversial Afghan refugee expulsion policy have sparked scrutiny over its credibility in upholding international human

June 7, 2025

Asia·Opinion

China Accused of Targeting U.S. Soldiers, Officials in Expanding Espionage Campaign

Federal authorities have unveiled a troubling series of espionage allegations against two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers, in what officials describe as a broader Chinese campaign to infiltrate the American military and government.

June 5, 2025

Americas·Asia·Opinion

America’s Medicine Cabinet Has a Made-in-China Problem

Amoxicillin may be the most prescribed antibiotic in the United States, but few Americans realize how precarious their access to this lifesaving drug has become. While it’s used daily to treat everything

June 4, 2025

Americas·Opinion

Trump Eyes Peace with Iran in Surprising Diplomatic Pivot

Less than six months into his second term, President Donald Trump is attempting what once seemed politically unthinkable: a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran. In a dramatic departure from his earlier hardline stance,

June 2, 2025

Opinion

History as a Strategic Weapon: Why Peace with Russia Demands a Deeper Lens

As Russia reportedly mobilises an additional 160,000 troops for its war in Ukraine, global attention is once again drawn to peace negotiations. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed eagerness to broker

May 31, 2025

Europe·Opinion

Scandal and Strategy: Poland’s Presidential Race Reaches Boiling Point

As Poland hurtles toward one of the most contentious presidential elections in its post-Communist history, the frontrunner from the right-wing nationalist camp is finding strength not despite the swirling scandals around him

May 30, 2025

Opinion

US May Begin Revoking Visas of Chinese Students

In a sharp escalation of tensions between Washington and Beijing, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that the United States will begin “aggressively” revoking visas for Chinese students—particularly those with perceived

May 29, 2025

Americas·Opinion

Social Modernisation: The Key to Prosperity in the Muslim World

This research article contrasts the divergent trajectories of Muslim-majority nations, highlighting the success of Gulf states like the UAE and Saudi Arabia in embracing modernization, economic diversification, and inclusive social policies. In

May 27, 2025

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

Farmers’ Revolt in France: When the Fields Turn Against the Republic

In rural France, the Coordination Rurale farming union—known for its yellow hats and militant tactics—is rising fast, challenging the establishment FNSEA and aligning increasingly with the far-right National Rally. Fueled by anger

May 24, 2025

Europe·Opinion

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Opinion- Page 31

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

The Crossing of a Quiet Line

India’s Structural Edge Over China

Why India Belongs at the G7—and Every Global Table

Can Pakistan Police the Taliban While Forcing Afghan Refugees to Return?

China Accused of Targeting U.S. Soldiers, Officials in Expanding Espionage Campaign

America’s Medicine Cabinet Has a Made-in-China Problem

Trump Eyes Peace with Iran in Surprising Diplomatic Pivot

History as a Strategic Weapon: Why Peace with Russia Demands a Deeper Lens

Scandal and Strategy: Poland’s Presidential Race Reaches Boiling Point

US May Begin Revoking Visas of Chinese Students

Social Modernisation: The Key to Prosperity in the Muslim World

Farmers’ Revolt in France: When the Fields Turn Against the Republic

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