[OPINION] ​Implications and challenges of the IPEF

KARACHI -- Ever since May 2023, when the-14 member Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) reached an agreement on strengthening the resilience of supply chains, a crucial aspect of the framework's second pillar, an intense d

July 11, 2023

[OPINION] India's Modi Visit in Context

KENOSHA -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States has received mixed reviews. This is not surprising given the nationalist direction of his government

June 28, 2023

[OPINION] Is the dollar losing relevance?

KARACHI --This month Pakistan has adopted a major departure from its long-standing reliance on the US dollar for export payments, as it utilized Chinese currency yuan to pay for its inaugural government-to-government purchase

June 23, 2023

[OPINION] Putin's Nuclear Threats and Averting Armageddon

KENOSHA -- As the costly war in Ukraine grinds on, Russian President Vladimir Putin adopts an increasingly menacing posture. In particular, he is making more references to the

June 22, 2023

[EDITORIAL] Viet Nam continues to be attractive destination for S. Korean entrepreneurs in 2023

SEOUL -- Viet Nam has solidified its position as one of South Korea's key trading partners within the ASEAN region, ranking as the third-largest partner. Likewise, South Korea has become one of Viet Nam's most important economic allies, rank

June 20, 2023

[OPINION] Blinken's visit: a thaw to the Sino-US relations?

KARACHI -- Last month, when US President Joe Biden predicted that a “thaw” in the Sino-US relationship would begin “very shortly,” many analysts dismissed it as just a "slip of the tongue" rat

June 15, 2023

[OPINION] British Prime Minister's Visit Underscores Vital Britain-U.S. Ties

KENOSHA -- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain has concluded a low-key, largely successful visit to Washington D.C. On June 8, he met at the White House with President Joe Bi

June 14, 2023

[OPINION] "Memorial Day – Reflection and Renewal"

KENOSHA -- Memorial Day, celebrated on May 29, is cause for contemplation as well as ceremonies. Parades featuring people in uniform – those currently serving, those who

May 26, 2023

[OPINION] The G7 and the Framework for Peace

KENOSHA -- Government leaders of the influential Group of Seven (G7) met in Japan during May 19-21. Last June, they gathered at the elegant Schloss Elmau, in picturesque Bavari

May 24, 2023

[OPINION] Impending US debt default: A looming financial catastrophe?

KARACHI -- As US President Joe Biden prepares to re-engage in negotiations with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other influential Republicans on the critical issue of the debt ceiling to find common ground amidst a landscape

May 18, 2023