[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.
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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.
The Quiet Art of Slowing Down
[Natalie Morales] Life is not a series of checkboxes to be ticked but a collection of moments to be felt, savored and remembered.
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.
Family Caregiver: The Missing Voice in Healthcare
[Peter Rosenberger] Caregivers aren’t just emotional support and side characters in the treatment plan, they are, often, the only continuity across specialists, surgeries, facilities and years of patient history.
Drones are Rewriting the Rules of War in South Asia, and the World Should Pay Attention
[Bahauddin Foizee] Much like chemical weapons and landmines before them, drones must be subject to arms control conversations, export limitations and ethical usage guidelines.
As Russia Escalates Strikes on Ukraine, U.S. Silence Undermines Ceasefire Hopes
[Nicholas Lovric] When Trump refuses to name the aggressor, delays sanctions or downplays the stakes, he does more than fail diplomatically; he feeds the very aggression he claims he wants to end.
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.
Delhi must Act beyond Superficial Fixes to Tackle Air Pollution Crisis
[Simi Garewal] Delhi's residents have grown weary of seeing the same cyclical measures rolled out every year, only to face worsening air quality.
Street Food’s Vital Role in Southeast Asia’s Identity and Economy
[Natalie Morales] Local governments and communities should recognize the value of street food as a vital cultural practice that supports economic growth, social inclusion and sustainable food systems.
