OPED COLUMN – Bringing Opinions & Views that Matter

Gen Z flocks to Chinese medicine as trust in US health system plummets: ‘It’s so personalized to being human’
March 4, 2026 by Michelle Hyun Kim

Middle East crisis live: US submarine sank Iranian warship, Hegseth says; Israel launches fresh strikes on Tehran
March 4, 2026 by Vivian Ho (now) and Taz Ali and Kate Lamb (earlier)

New York Times Critiqued Indian Media for Spreading Falsehoods

Reviews

New York Times Critiqued Indian Media for Spreading Falsehoods

Syria and Pakistan: Current Geopolitical and Social Parallels

Op Eds

Syria and Pakistan: Current Geopolitical and Social Parallels

U.S. Commitment to Ukraine Must Continue

Op Eds

U.S. Commitment to Ukraine Must Continue

Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico after he secures Democratic Senate nomination in Texas – US politics live
March 4, 2026 by Rachel Leingang (now); Shrai Popat and Vivian Ho (earlier)

What a viral speech in Ireland reveals about colonial history and Caribbean English
March 4, 2026 by Nadine White

Syria’s New Diplomatic Era?

Syria’s New Diplomatic Era?

Looming Battle for Syria’s Future

Looming Battle for Syria’s Future

UKRAINE

Indian Arms End Up in Ukrainian Hands

Indian Arms End Up in Ukrainian Hands

How Concerning are Iran’s Missile Transfers to Russia for U.S.?

How Concerning are Iran’s Missile Transfers to Russia for U.S.?

A New Axis of Evil?

A New Axis of Evil?

Lesson from Russia-Ukraine War: Define National Security Differently

Lesson from Russia-Ukraine War: Define National Security Differently

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ASIA PACIFIC

India Champions Islamophobia

India Champions Islamophobia

Imran Khan’s Ouster and the Allegation of Foreign Interference

Imran Khan’s Ouster and the Allegation of Foreign Interference

Lessons from U.S.’s Afghanistan Exit

Lessons from U.S.’s Afghanistan Exit

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EUROPE

Ireland’s Gas Crisis

Ireland’s Gas Crisis

Russia-Ukraine War Compelling European Security Architecture to Evolve

Russia-Ukraine War Compelling European Security Architecture to Evolve

It’s not just Russian Imperialism that Has Triggered Ukraine War

It’s not just Russian Imperialism that Has Triggered Ukraine War

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MIDDLE EAST

Here’s How Iran Using Death Penalty as Weapon of Political Repression

Here’s How Iran Using Death Penalty as Weapon of Political Repression

Is Libya’s Khalifa Haftar Nearing Victory?

Is Libya’s Khalifa Haftar Nearing Victory?

Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei Becoming Detached from Civilian Support Bases

Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei Becoming Detached from Civilian Support Bases

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OTHER REGIONS

China’s Investment is Africa’s Compromised Sovereignty

China’s Investment is Africa’s Compromised Sovereignty

Benefits of Border Controls during Pandemic

Benefits of Border Controls during Pandemic

Future of Australian Coal: COVID-19, China’s Ban, and Energy Transition

Future of Australian Coal: COVID-19, China’s Ban, and Energy Transition

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ECONOMY

Who can Put a Price on Ukraine War?

Who can Put a Price on Ukraine War?

Ukraine War: Making Sense of Economic Consequences

Ukraine War: Making Sense of Economic Consequences

India’s Options for Inflation Control

India’s Options for Inflation Control

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ENVIRONMENT

Asia-Pacific’s Coastal Inhabitants Becoming Climate Refugees

Asia-Pacific’s Coastal Inhabitants Becoming Climate Refugees

Participation of the Poor in Climate Change Discussion

Participation of the Poor in Climate Change Discussion

Climate Change Causing Food Insecurity

Climate Change Causing Food Insecurity

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