Could US President Trump pull a Venezuela on Iran?
As inflation soars and the rial crumbles, Iran’s streets erupt in protest, while the world waits to see who will step in, or stir the fire.
The world we seek to understand
The writer laments that globalisation "proved to be anything but seamless," producing "a few winners and many losers, both within countries and across them."
Regime change redux: Dawn
The sovereignty of every nation must be respected, regardless of which political system they employ. If this simple principle cannot be honoured in practice, the international…
Are we entering an era of ‘might is right’?: The Daily Star
US action may embolden other powers and destroy global stability.
UN at a crossroads: Time for a woman — or Muslim — secretary-general
Member States have encouraged nominating a woman while also underscoring the importance of regional diversity.
Deforestation is climate action’s blind spot
The writer says: "Give forests a chance, and they will heal the climate — and us. This conviction is not naive optimism. It is the practical application of physics, deep…
Soft power is key for Japan to ‘flourish’ globally
The writer says: "In an international community that is increasingly divided by geopolitical confrontations, Japan must correctly recognise and steadily exercise its own 'latent…
Move over, status quo — New York has a new story to tell
Zohran Mamdani’s victory marks not just a political shift, but a cultural reckoning for a city daring to dream again.
The Mamdani effect: Rekindling hope in a cynical city
Observers say Zohran Mamdani touched a chord with voters with his passionate attention to bread-and-butter issues, full of plans to freeze rent, offer free bus service, and start…
Gold crown, baseball bat, and butterflies
The writer says: "(President) Lee and his team must reflect on the lessons they have learned from months of navigating (President) Trump’s trade war...These experiences will be…