Defense
Opinion: A Test of Wills in the Backyard
Sixty-odd decades ago, it was Cuba, a missile crisis, and a potential nuclear showdown with the then Soviet Union. The United States, under the John Kennedy administration, would have no…
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Capitol Hill
A Quiet Revolt on Health Care: Why Some Republicans Are Breaking Ranks on Medicaid and the ACA
In an otherwise disciplined House Republican conference, four members from politically fragile districts have made a rare and pointed move: siding with Democrats to force a vote on extending Affordable…
Defense
Putin Rejects Peace as War Slouches Into Its Fourth Year
Nearly four years after Russia launched what was supposed to be a lightning operation to decapitate Ukraine in days, Vladimir Putin is still explaining—patiently, sternly, and with imperial nostalgia—that peace…
Capitol Hill
Opinion: A Political Season With its Share of Tragedies
Even as the year winds down, there is not a shred of evidence that the political season in America is about to change. In fact, there is everything to indicate…
East Asia
Dragon and Elephant’s Dance: China’s Consumer as India’s Next Big Opportunity
China, once known for churning out cheap products for Western shelves because of its cheap labour, is weighed down by a deep property slump and a consumer recovery that has…
Children & Students Corner
How Nature and Nurture Shape Identity in South Asian Communities
As the world continues to evolve, the human mind and behavior remain fascinatingly predictable and constant. Whether it's the personality we show at family gatherings or the small dimple on…
Community
Why Narrative Zamindars Rattle at Certain Films
A film does not seek office. It does not control a police force. It does not negotiate treaties or draft laws. At best, a film rearranges emotion. At worst, it…
Africa
India and South Africa: Bilateral ties strengthened by the diaspora
India and South Africa share a long, historically rooted relationship shaped by anti-colonial solidarity, shared democratic values, and growing economic cooperation. At the heart of this partnership is the vibrant…
Capitol Hill
The GOP’s ACA Gambit: Why Republicans Are Betting the House on a Losing Hand
As Congress hurtles toward a December 31 deadline that will strip health insurance subsidies from 24 million Americans, a puzzle emerges: Why are Republican hardliners courting what even their own…
Afghanistan
Opinion: Ramping up Pressure on Maduro
Tensions and tempers are rising in the Caribbean. After hitting some 20-plus boats of Venezuela supposedly carrying narcotics to America, resulting in the death of some 87 persons, the Trump…
Central Asia
Opinion: Between Domestic Issues and Foreign Policy Challenges
Talk of pressures, options, and temptations, and we have Washington DC where President Donald Trump finds himself suddenly in a tight spot, and none of this has to do with…
Economy
Netflix’s $82.7 Billion Warner Bros. Deal Marks Hollywood’s Definitive Power Shift
Netflix Inc.’s agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s entertainment assets for $82.7 billion represents more than the largest deal in Hollywood history. It marks the moment when Silicon Valley’s digital…
Children & Students Corner
New Social Media Vetting Rules Spark Major Travel and Processing Delay Concerns for H-1B/H-4 Workers
State Department Expands Social Media Screening to H-1B/H-4 Applicants A new December 15, 2025, policy change by the U.S. State Department is expected to complicate international travel plans for thousands…
Community
Stretch Zone Centreville Brings Science-Based Stretching to the Community
Stretch Zone Centreville, which officially opened its doors on December 1, 2025, will be doing the Grand Opening on December 18, 2025, in Centreville, Virginia. After more than two decades…
AI
Apple’s Strategic Response: How Tim Cook Is Preparing for the AI Era
Tim Cook sits atop the world's most valuable company with a paradox on his hands. Apple faces mounting talent attrition, regulatory hostility across multiple continents, and fierce competition in artificial…
Community
The Unspoken Cost of Uncertainty: Trump’s Travel Ban Expansion and the Economic Calculus
In the opaque corridors of the Department of Homeland Security, a list exists that no one will name. More than 30 countries, administration officials say, are under review for inclusion…