Opinion- Page 6

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

Oil, Power and the Price of Regime Change in Venezuela

The Trump administration’s overture to U.S. oil companies over Venezuela is being framed as a long-overdue chance for American firms to reclaim what was taken from them decades ago. But stripped of

January 4, 2026

Americas·Opinion

Trump, Tehran and the Temptation of Intervention

When Donald Trump declared that the United States was “locked and loaded” to defend Iranian protesters against their own government, it was vintage Trump: bombast wrapped in moral outrage, broadcast directly on

January 2, 2026

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: A Gloomy Outlook for 2026

In 2025, Pakistan’s foreign policy appeared to turn a corner, with leaders in Islamabad claiming a newfound “sweet spot” in global affairs. After years of isolation and crisis, Pakistan portrayed itself as

December 31, 2025

Asia·Opinion

If Security Expires, So Will the Peace

When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that 15 years of security guarantees are not enough, he is not bargaining for prestige or symbolism. He is arguing from lived experience. “We are already

December 29, 2025

Americas·Europe·Opinion

Security Guarantees or Illusions of Peace?

As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heads into a high-profile meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida, the optics are dramatic and the substance potentially historic. Missiles and drones have just rained

December 28, 2025

Americas·Europe·Opinion

The Trial That Terrified Hong Kong

China’s prosecution and conviction of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai under the National Security Law (NSL) is widely seen by rights groups, UN experts and many governments as a politically driven,

December 26, 2025

Asia·Opinion

Pakistan’s Arms Deal with Libya: A Reckless Gamble That Undermines Global Stability

Pakistan has reportedly inked a $4 billion arms deal with the Libyan National Army (LNA), led by the controversial warlord Khalifa Haftar. This agreement, brokered during a visit by Pakistan’s Chief of

December 25, 2025

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

The Thin Line Between Accountability and Exposure

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) likes to cloak itself in the language of democratic accountability. Parliamentary questions, its lawmakers insist, are a core right — a way to reflect citizens’ concerns

December 24, 2025

Europe·Opinion

Permitting Reform is Washington’s Test of Seriousness on Prices; and Trump is Ducking It

Washington loves to talk about affordability. It loves it even more when the word can be wielded as a political cudgel. But the grinding, unglamorous work that actually lowers costs rarely gets

December 23, 2025

Americas·Opinion

India’s New Power Play in the Middle East and Africa While Washington Watches Closely

India’s recent diplomatic push into Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman, with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit from December 15-18, 2025, reveals a strategic realignment that prioritizes energy security, African influence, and

December 22, 2025

Africa·Americas·Asia·Middle East·Opinion

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Opinion- Page 6

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

The Pakistan-Afghanistan Spiral

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

Oil, Power and the Price of Regime Change in Venezuela

Trump, Tehran and the Temptation of Intervention

Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: A Gloomy Outlook for 2026

If Security Expires, So Will the Peace

Security Guarantees or Illusions of Peace?

The Trial That Terrified Hong Kong

Pakistan’s Arms Deal with Libya: A Reckless Gamble That Undermines Global Stability

The Thin Line Between Accountability and Exposure

Permitting Reform is Washington’s Test of Seriousness on Prices; and Trump is Ducking It

India’s New Power Play in the Middle East and Africa While Washington Watches Closely

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