Opinion- Page 9

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

Saving the World From Itself: Why the UN Still Matters at 80

Dag Hammarskjöld once warned that the United Nations was never meant to deliver paradise—only to keep humanity from plunging into hell. As world leaders assemble for the 80th session of the UN

November 21, 2025

Opinion

Pakistan’s Gaza Gamble: Betrayal of Its Palestine Policy and a Trigger for Domestic Turmoil

Pakistan’s decision to back a United States-drafted United Nations resolution authorizing an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza – part of President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan – has ignited debate at

November 20, 2025

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

Inside the CPC’s Expanding Architecture for Exporting China’s Governance Model

Over the past decade, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has built one of the most elaborate governance-training export systems in the world. What often appears as scattered party exchanges, study tours,

November 19, 2025

Asia·Opinion

Defence, Trade, and Tech: The Strategic Trifecta of Australia-India Relations

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s ongoing visit to India is more than a diplomatic routine; it’s a strategic moment that underscores a rapid expansion in Australia-India ties, signaling a geopolitical shift in

November 19, 2025

Asia·Australia·Opinion

Why Congress Just Reaffirmed India’s Centrality in the Indo-Pacific

When U.S. Representatives Ami Bera and Joe Wilson tabled a bipartisan resolution on November 17 reaffirming the strategic depth of the U.S.-India partnership, it marked more than ceremonial solidarity. Coming amid shifting

November 18, 2025

Americas·Asia·Opinion

Courting the Crown Prince: Trump’s Risky Reboot of US-Saudi Ties

Donald Trump’s renewed embrace of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is opening a new era in US-Saudi relations, marked by ambitious security and economic pacts—even as core supporters in the MAGA

November 18, 2025

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

The Security Clearance Test for American Democracy

The incoming mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, will soon face an extraordinary rite of passage—not a ceremonial swearing-in, but a federal background check. Before America’s largest city can fully brief

November 17, 2025

Americas·Opinion

Pakistan’s Constitutional Coup: The Death Knell of Democracy

The New York Times recently reported, “Pakistan’s powerful army chief secured expanded powers and lifelong legal immunity on Wednesday when lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment, a move that concentrates military control and tightens political influence over the judiciary.” This sweeping 27th Amendment fundamentally alters Pakistan’s democratic architecture by centralizing military command under one individual,

November 15, 2025

Asia·Opinion

Unraveling the US’ $38 Trillion Debt: Implications for Trade Partners

The U.S. has hit a historic and alarming national debt level of $38 trillion in 2025, marking a critical point with broad implications that could reshape global economic and geopolitical power dynamics.

November 13, 2025

Americas·Opinion

Congress Risks Undermining America’s Innovation Engine in SBIR Standoff

A political standoff on Capitol Hill now threatens one of the nation’s most reliable sources of early-stage innovation funding. As Congress debates the future of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program,

November 12, 2025

Americas·Opinion

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Opinion- Page 9

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

The Pakistan-Afghanistan Spiral

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

Saving the World From Itself: Why the UN Still Matters at 80

Pakistan’s Gaza Gamble: Betrayal of Its Palestine Policy and a Trigger for Domestic Turmoil

Inside the CPC’s Expanding Architecture for Exporting China’s Governance Model

Defence, Trade, and Tech: The Strategic Trifecta of Australia-India Relations

Why Congress Just Reaffirmed India’s Centrality in the Indo-Pacific

Courting the Crown Prince: Trump’s Risky Reboot of US-Saudi Ties

The Security Clearance Test for American Democracy

Pakistan’s Constitutional Coup: The Death Knell of Democracy

Unraveling the US’ $38 Trillion Debt: Implications for Trade Partners

Congress Risks Undermining America’s Innovation Engine in SBIR Standoff

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