Promises Made, Promises Broken: Trump’s Ukraine Problem
During the 2024 election, one of Trump’s biggest applause lines was that he’d end the war between Russia and Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office. It fit neatly into the “America First” and “peace-time president” brand his campaign tried to sell. However, 2025 is almost over, and there has been no lasting peace, which is why the war in Ukraine remains one of the biggest thorns in his side. His inability to move the needle on this issue is leading many to wonder, does he lack the patience and vision to lead Ukraine and Russia to a meaningful solution?
We Can’t Turn Back the Clock: Protectionism and Populism in an Age of Turbulence
America is turning to protectionism and populism. This emergent phenomenon will undermine shared global interests and disrupt long-standing international norms. We must reverse course before it's too late.
Op-Ed: Nationalism Isn’t Driving India's Knife-Edge Foreign Policy
While Prime Minister Narendra Modi has championed Hindu cultural values within India, his approach to foreign affairs tells a different story. Rather than letting religious ideology guide international relations, Modi's government has maintained India's traditional balancing act between world powers. From continuing Russian oil purchases during the Ukraine war to providing aid to Gaza while supporting Israel, India's foreign policy remains driven by practical interests rather than nationalist sentiment.
Op-Ed: How Tourism in Kashmir Serves the Nationalist Politics of India
After more than thirty years of separatist insurgency in Kashmir, violence has declined and tourism has grown. But the impression that locals are happy with this status quo is an illusion. Growing tourism to Kashmir, often treated as just an economic boost, should also be seen as a political and cultural shift.
Elon Musk’s X is Politically Dangerous
In the fourteen months since Musk’s takeover, X has reportedly lost 80% of its workforce and twenty-five million daily users. Advertising revenue is in steady decline, exacerbated by Musk’s recent “endorsement” of antisemitic conspiracy theories. Nevertheless, X remains a relevant source of information — with potentially disastrous ramifications for international politics.
Inside the K-Pop Industry
South Korea’s 5 billion dollar K-Pop industry has become its best known cultural export with now-household names like BTS and BLACKPINK. The new K-Pop “craze” is palpable, but behind the synchronized dancing and stunning performances, there lies incredibly dark accounts of sexualization and exploitation.