Opinion- Page 8

March 28, 2026

Fueling Discontent or Stability? A €70 Million Dilemma for France

When the French government announced it would spend €70 million in April to subsidize fuel costs for farmers, truck drivers, and fishermen, it was not merely addressing an economic issue — it

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

March 27, 2026

The Recession Trigger No One Wants to Admit

On February 28th, the United States and Israel launched a surprise campaign of nearly 900 airstrikes against Iranian military targets, nuclear sites, and leadership, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and triggering a

Opinion

March 26, 2026

Dictators’ Date in Pyongyang: A Treaty That Binds Russia’s Rogue Allies

On March 25, in Pyongyang, Alexander Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un stood shoulder to shoulder and signed a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation. The Belarusian strongman called it “fundamental.” Relations between Minsk

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 8

Fueling Discontent or Stability? A €70 Million Dilemma for France

The Recession Trigger No One Wants to Admit

Dictators’ Date in Pyongyang: A Treaty That Binds Russia’s Rogue Allies

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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