Opinion- Page 7

May 9, 2026

Tariffs in Yuan: Is Iran Ringing the Bell on the Petrodollar Age?

Iran’s push to collect Strait of Hormuz oil transit tariffs in Chinese yuan signals a real, though gradual, erosion of the US “petrodollar” system at the margins, but it does not yet

Americas·Asia·Opinion

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,

Dawn Raids on Campus: Testing America’s University Shield

The recent detention of Columbia University senior Ellie Aghayeva by ICE agents, who allegedly posed as searchers for a missing child to enter her dorm, exposes cracks in America’s higher education immigration defenses. This

February 28, 2026

Americas·Opinion

A Reset Worth Betting On: Why Carney’s India Trip Matters

When Mark Carney touched down in Mumbai, he wasn’t merely making a diplomatic house call. He was signaling something more consequential: that Canada is finally ready to grow up about its place

February 27, 2026

Americas·Opinion

Pakistan’s War With Afghanistan is a Crisis of Its Own Making

Islamabad’s declaration of ‘open war’ masks a deeper reckoning: the militants threatening Pakistan today were nurtured by its own intelligence apparatus. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared this week that his country

February 27, 2026

Asia·Opinion

The India-Israel Strategic Alliance Enters Its Golden Age

The deepening alliance between India and Israel represents one of the most significant geopolitical shifts in recent decades, transforming a relationship once marked by caution into a robust strategic partnership grounded in

February 25, 2026

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

Canada Calls Out OpenAI: “Why No Police Alert?”

The recent summoning of OpenAI representatives by Canadian officials marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over AI companies’ responsibilities regarding user privacy, safety, and public security. Canada’s Minister of Artificial

February 23, 2026

Opinion·Technology

Bombs Over Borders: Pakistan’s Deadly Ramadan Strikes on Afghan Innocents

The recent overnight airstrikes by Pakistan on Afghan territory, which the Taliban government reports killed and wounded dozens of civilians, including women and children, represent a grave violation of international norms and

February 22, 2026

Asia·Opinion

Turnberry’s Mirage: When a Trade ‘Deal’ Becomes a Tariff Trap

The Turnberry Agreement, named after the Scottish golf resort where it was finalized in July 2025 between U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, represents a stark

February 22, 2026

Europe·Opinion

Breaking the ‘Woke’ Cartel: DeSantis’ Accreditor Could Redefine (or Rupture) Higher Ed

The emergence of the Commission for Public Higher Education (CPHE), spearheaded by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and backed by university systems in red states like Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and

February 21, 2026

Americas·Opinion

A NATO Overhaul and the Ghosts of Past Withdrawals

The Trump administration’s push to reset NATO, internally dubbed a “return to factory settings”, marks a pivotal moment for the transatlantic alliance and America’s global posture. As reported by POLITICO, Washington is

February 19, 2026

Opinion

No Funds, No Oversight: How Partisan Brinkmanship Endangers Immigration Justice

The recent partial government shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), triggered by a partisan standoff over immigration enforcement reforms, has exposed a critical vulnerability in American governance: the fragility of

February 16, 2026

Americas·Opinion

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Opinion- Page 7

Tariffs in Yuan: Is Iran Ringing the Bell on the Petrodollar Age?

Why The U.S. Trusts Pakistan Only When It Has To

The Economics of a Mango Obsession

Dawn Raids on Campus: Testing America’s University Shield

A Reset Worth Betting On: Why Carney’s India Trip Matters

Pakistan’s War With Afghanistan is a Crisis of Its Own Making

The India-Israel Strategic Alliance Enters Its Golden Age

Canada Calls Out OpenAI: “Why No Police Alert?”

Bombs Over Borders: Pakistan’s Deadly Ramadan Strikes on Afghan Innocents

Turnberry’s Mirage: When a Trade ‘Deal’ Becomes a Tariff Trap

Breaking the ‘Woke’ Cartel: DeSantis’ Accreditor Could Redefine (or Rupture) Higher Ed

A NATO Overhaul and the Ghosts of Past Withdrawals

No Funds, No Oversight: How Partisan Brinkmanship Endangers Immigration Justice

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