Opinion- Page 8

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,

Is Europe Rethinking its Nuclear Future?

The Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2026 has once again proven its role as the premier venue for confronting the world’s gravest security challenges. This year, amid the ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine,

February 15, 2026

Europe·Opinion

Netanyahu’s Red Lines Aren’t Extreme; They’re Existential

Israel’s demands in the ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations, as articulated by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his recent White House meeting with President Donald Trump, center on a comprehensive approach that extends

February 11, 2026

Middle East·Opinion

Authorizing Repairs in Venezuela to Benefit American Producers

The Trump administration’s recent steps to ease sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector represent a pragmatic pivot in U.S. foreign and energy policy, one that could benefit American producers, stabilize global oil markets,

February 10, 2026

Americas·Opinion

A Services-Led Resilience Story in Asia

At present, India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with robust projections indicating that it will surpass several peers in the coming decades. Yet, while China dominates global manufacturing, still accounting for

February 8, 2026

Opinion

The Mirage of Progress: The U.S. and Iran Remain Worlds Apart

The latest round of indirect U.S.-Iran talks, held in Oman and mediated by Omani officials, ended without meaningful progress toward resolving the nuclear standoff. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the discussions

February 6, 2026

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

Pakistan’s Unemployment Surge and IMF Austerity Fuel a Structural Meltdown

Pakistan’s economy has been grappling with a deepening crisis for years, characterized by chronic external debt pressures, reliance on international bailouts, stagnant growth, and structural weaknesses. The recent development, where the United

February 5, 2026

Asia·Opinion

OBBBA One Year Later: What the Tax Breaks Really Mean for Filers

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, was hailed as a triumph for working Americans, a sweeping package delivering “no tax on

February 4, 2026

Americas·Opinion

How the Deal With U.S. Positions India Ahead in Asian Export Race

The recent U.S.-India trade agreement, announced February 2, 2026, by President Donald Trump following a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, represents a significant de-escalation in bilateral trade tensions that had

February 3, 2026

Americas·Asia·Opinion

Canada’s Pitch to Supply India’s Rising Energy Needs

Canada’s Energy Minister Tim Hodgson made a high-profile appearance at India Energy Week in Goa, India, in late January 2026, marking the first time a Canadian cabinet minister has attended the event.

February 2, 2026

Americas·Asia·Opinion

Is Peace in Gaza Even Achievable?

As the world watches the fragile implementation of President Donald Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, the question lingers: is lasting peace in Gaza achievable? After more than two years

February 2, 2026

Middle East·Opinion

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Opinion- Page 8

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

Is Europe Rethinking its Nuclear Future?

Netanyahu’s Red Lines Aren’t Extreme; They’re Existential

Authorizing Repairs in Venezuela to Benefit American Producers

A Services-Led Resilience Story in Asia

The Mirage of Progress: The U.S. and Iran Remain Worlds Apart

Pakistan’s Unemployment Surge and IMF Austerity Fuel a Structural Meltdown

OBBBA One Year Later: What the Tax Breaks Really Mean for Filers

How the Deal With U.S. Positions India Ahead in Asian Export Race

Canada’s Pitch to Supply India’s Rising Energy Needs

Is Peace in Gaza Even Achievable?

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