India’s Independent Path: Balancing Ties with Russia amid Growing Western Pressure

[Raghav Kumar] For India, Putin's visit was a chance to reaffirm that its energy decisions, including the sourcing of oil from Russia, will not be dictated by external powers.

APEC’s Gyeongju Moment: Turning Promises into Progress

[Bahauddin Foizee] 2025 APEC Summit framed its agenda around three priorities—namely, Connect, Innovate, Prosper—a structure that mirrors the region’s core dilemmas.

What APEC 2025 Reveals About Global Trade

[Zephyr Quinn] As global institutions falter and domestic populism surges, even the act of agreeing on principles—no matter how bland—becomes an act of defiance against fragmentation.

A Step toward Kurdish-Turkish Peace

[Syafruddin Arsyad] At the heart of this moment is the enduring Kurdish demand, not for separation, but for dignity, inclusion and rights.

U.S.-Vietnam Recent Deal Built on Compulsion

[Zephyr Quinn] Vietnam has asked the U.S. to recognize it as a market economy and to lift restrictions on high-tech exports, longstanding requests Washington continues to ignore.

How War Temporarily Redeemed Pakistan’s Military

[Bahauddin Foizee] Since the military cannot remain in an unending war with India, the future strength of Pakistan’s armed forces may depend less on military might and more on public trust; the trust that should be earned, not enforced.

Rethinking Responsibility in Russia-Ukraine War

[David Jonathan Miller] In pointing fingers at not just Russia but also Ukraine and the U.S., Trump is not absolving anyone but he is challenging a narrative that often oversimplifies the complexities of modern warfare.

Salal’s Lithium Discovery: Cautionary Tale of Overhyped Potential, Unresolved Challenges

[Zephyr Quinn] Indian government’s rush to capitalize on the lithium discovery without sufficient due diligence raises concerns about the government's ability to manage such resources responsibly.

Trump’s Bold Move to Secure U.S. Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

[David Jonathan Miller] By ensuring Artificial Intelligence systems align with national interests, the administration is not only protecting American businesses and industries but also reinforcing the country’s capacity to lead in defense and cybersecurity.

Is Trump’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence an Unchecked Ambition?

[Zephyr Quinn] If the U.S. is to maintain its leadership in Artificial Intelligence, it must find a way to balance its competitive ambitions with the ethical, legal and social challenges that come with these technologies.

Is Pakistan the Next Syria?

[Khizra Anwaar] There is a pressing need to break free from the “Purana-Pakistan” (old Pakistan) mindset, which, like Middle Eastern autocratic regimes, limits progress and resists change.

Syria’s Leadership Change Sparks New Diplomatic Era!

[Syafruddin Arsyad] The recent diplomatic visits underscore the emerging consensus among Arab states to support Syria’s reconstruction and political transition.