By Sanjeev Oak The global fuel market is once again in turmoil — and the United States’ latest sanctions on Russian oil giants may end up hurting the very stability it claims to defend. Even after Washington’s repeated warnings, India has refused to halt its purchase of Russian crude.
Read MoreU.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil majors have rattled global markets and drawn Moscow’s wrath, calling it an “act of war.” Beyond the rhetoric, the crisis reveals a harsh truth — energy is no longer mere commerce but a weapon of power, challenging India’s strategic balance.
Read MoreThe President of the United States has turned the H-1B visa reform into a political spectacle — imposing a $100,000 fee that claims to protect American jobs but risks crippling innovation, driving talent abroad, and exposing the contradictions of his “America First” populism.
Read MoreFormer U.S. President Donald Trump recently warned that Russia’s economy is on the brink of collapse while labeling India’s economy as “dead.” Yet, the U.S. itself faces slowing growth, rising recession risks, and fiscal pressures, raising questions about the credibility of such sweeping statements.
Read MoreTrump’s renewed bid to meet Xi Jinping signals an uneasy recalibration in U.S.–China relations. Behind the optics of diplomacy lies a complex dance of political ego, trade anxiety, and global power projection that could redefine Asia’s strategic balance.
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