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Khawarij Attack On Polio Workers In Tank: Targeting Children’s Future – OpEd

Khawarij Attack On Polio Workers In Tank: Targeting Children’s Future – OpEd

Key Takeaways: The kidnapping of four polio vaccination workers after they were fired in Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is another example

yesterday 3

Eurasia Review

Ahmad Khan

Char Dham’s Deadly Skies: The Cost Of India’s Tourism Ambitions And Regulatory Negligence – OpEd

Char Dham’s Deadly Skies: The Cost Of India’s Tourism Ambitions And Regulatory Negligence – OpEd

Key Takeaways: The latest helicopter crash near Joshimath in Uttarakhand has once again exposed the growing safety concerns surrounding India’s

yesterday 3

Eurasia Review

Ameer Zaman

Agnipath At A Crossroads: Is India Trading Military Experience For Short-Term Savings? – OpEd

Agnipath At A Crossroads: Is India Trading Military Experience For Short-Term Savings? – OpEd

Key Takeaways: Can a country strengthen its armed forces by training young soldiers for four years and releasing three-quarters of

yesterday 3

Eurasia Review

Saniya Khan

AEC Condemns Vicious Attacks By Climate Activist Against The African Energy Sector – OpEd

AEC Condemns Vicious Attacks By Climate Activist Against The African Energy Sector – OpEd

Key Takeaways: Let’s cut right through the noise. The recent western sponsored climate activist “investigative” hits published by Open Secrets

yesterday 4

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African Energy Chamber

Why Dialogue With Kabul Has Not Resolved Security Fears – OpEd

Why Dialogue With Kabul Has Not Resolved Security Fears – OpEd

Key Takeaways: Since Russia took the Taliban off their terrorist list in 2025 Afghanistan’s Taliban regime has been a core

yesterday 2

Eurasia Review

Umair Khan

Newsom’s Green Agenda Does Not Meet California’s Fuel Demands – OpEd

Newsom’s Green Agenda Does Not Meet California’s Fuel Demands – OpEd

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s energy policy centers on: Reality While California aggressively mandates zero-emissions within the State of 40...

yesterday 2

Eurasia Review

Ronald Stein

Ethiopia: Apocalyptic Suffering In Sin And Tinsel Town; The Glittering Facade And The Miserable Reality Of A Nation In Distress – OpEd

Ethiopia: Apocalyptic Suffering In Sin And Tinsel Town; The Glittering Facade And The Miserable Reality Of A Nation In Distress – OpEd

Key Takeaways: There is something profoundly disturbing, morally indefensible, and politically grotesque about a country where glittering boulevards...

yesterday 3

Eurasia Review

Girma Berhanu

Indonesia Is Redefining Logistics In An Era Of Global Shocks – OpEd

Indonesia Is Redefining Logistics In An Era Of Global Shocks – OpEd

Key Takeaways: In October 2026, consumer prices in North Sulawesi were 8.07 percent higher than a year earlier. In Jakarta,

yesterday 2

Eurasia Review

Rabiul Misa

The Beginning Of The End Of The AI Bubble? – OpEd

The Beginning Of The End Of The AI Bubble? – OpEd

Key Takeaways: ComercioTV reports that Wall Street closed October with a strong sell-off that hit technology companies especially hard. The

yesterday 3

Eurasia Review

Alejandro A. Tagliavini

The Strait Of Hormuz: From Battlefield To Bargaining Chip – OpEd

The Strait Of Hormuz: From Battlefield To Bargaining Chip – OpEd

Key Takeaways: Two tankers reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz as indirect contacts between Tehran and Washington continued and

yesterday 3

Eurasia Review

Peter Rodgers

The Political Supreme Court: A Forgotten History – Book Review

The Political Supreme Court: A Forgotten History – Book Review

When Rachel Shelden was researching her first book on the social lives of federal politicians in pre-Civil War-era Washington, D.C., she kept

previous day 2

Eurasia Review

Eurasia Review

Afghan Journalists Trapped Between The Taliban And Deportation – OpEd

Afghan Journalists Trapped Between The Taliban And Deportation – OpEd

Key Takeaways: When the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, thousands of Afghan journalists faced an impossible choice, either

previous day 3

Eurasia Review

Ajmal Sohail

Boiling Point: The Road To War And Ukraine’s Uncertain Future – Interview

Boiling Point: The Road To War And Ukraine’s Uncertain Future – Interview

Key Takeaways: In his new book, Boiling Point, journalist and historian Stephen Kinzer traces decades of US involvement in Ukraine,

previous day 6

Eurasia Review

John P. Ruehl

China’s AI Bubble Burst: Will This Be Another Export To The United States? – OpEd

China’s AI Bubble Burst: Will This Be Another Export To The United States? – OpEd

Key Takeaways: It seems to have gotten relatively little attention here, but China’s AI stocks have taken a sharp dive

previous day 4

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Dean Baker

The Ancient World Is Coming Into Focus, Quantum LiDAR Has A Test To Pass – OpEd

The Ancient World Is Coming Into Focus, Quantum LiDAR Has A Test To Pass – OpEd

Key Takeaways: New discoveries in the Amazon and underwater Europe show what better laser mapping can achieve. The next generation

previous day 5

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Burak Oktenli

Can The Mecca Pact Coax Iran Toward Peace? – OpEd

Can The Mecca Pact Coax Iran Toward Peace? – OpEd

By Hassan Al-Mustafa Key Takeaways: When Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani army chief Asim Munir and Turkish

previous day 3

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Arab News

Why Weren’t We Warned? – OpEd

Why Weren’t We Warned? – OpEd

Key Takeaways: In my day, being young was dominated by three basics: sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll. Boy, that

previous day 3

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Alan Cassels

Height Of Hypocrisy: The Iranian Regime’s Violations Of International Law – OpEd

Height Of Hypocrisy: The Iranian Regime’s Violations Of International Law – OpEd

By Lt. Col. Richard J. Connaroe II, U.S. Army Key Takeaways: After Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of

previous day 3

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Unipath

AI Will Cut The BS Jobs – OpEd

AI Will Cut The BS Jobs – OpEd

By Per Bylund Key Takeaways: Fears mount that AI will replace humans in all kinds of work. As with any

previous day 3

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Mises

Short Truces With China Are A Bad Bargain For America – OpEd

Short Truces With China Are A Bad Bargain For America – OpEd

Key Takeaways: Chinese negotiators arrived in Washington in September asking for a trade truce that would last until Donald Trump

previous day 5

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Dr. Imran Khalid

Can We Reverse Out-Of-Control Campaign Spending? – OpEd

Can We Reverse Out-Of-Control Campaign Spending? – OpEd

Key Takeaways: Every election, wealthy elites spend record-breaking amounts of money to influence outcomes. What can be done to stop

previous day 3

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Sonali Kolhatkar

Managing Differences, Pursuing Dialogue In Philippines-China Relations – OpEd

Managing Differences, Pursuing Dialogue In Philippines-China Relations – OpEd

Key Takeaways: Recent exchanges between Filipino and Chinese commentators underscore both the depth of current tensions and the importance of

previous day 4

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Rommel C. Banlaoi

India’s Christians Need More Than Prayers For The Dead – OpEd

India’s Christians Need More Than Prayers For The Dead – OpEd

Key Takeaways: (UCA News) — Every November, Catholic churches across India are filled with candles, flowers and quiet prayer. On

previous day 3

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Dr. Fr. John Singarayar

US Acknowledges Pakistan’s Concerns Regarding Terrorism From Afghan Territory – OpEd

US Acknowledges Pakistan’s Concerns Regarding Terrorism From Afghan Territory – OpEd

Key Takeaways: The U.S has acknowledged the concerns that Pakistan have regarding terrorism from Afghan territory. Speaking at the G20

previous day 5

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Ali Mehar

Why Trump Has Bent Knee To Attain Iran Settlement – OpEd

Why Trump Has Bent Knee To Attain Iran Settlement – OpEd

Key Takeaways: The last few weeks at his midterm electioneering rallies have seen President Donald Trump repeating his threat to

previous day 5

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Lim Teck Ghee

The $2.1 Billion Patriot US-Ukraine Deal: Why Is Washington Arming Ukraine For A War Now? – OpEd

The $2.1 Billion Patriot US-Ukraine Deal: Why Is Washington Arming Ukraine For A War Now? – OpEd

Key Takeaways: The US approval of 500 Patriot interceptor missiles for Ukraine, worth an estimated $2.1 billion, exposes the strategic

previous day 3

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Patial Rc

The Next Cyberattack May Arrive With Permission – OpEd

The Next Cyberattack May Arrive With Permission – OpEd

Key Takeaways: India’s new warning about AI agents crossing task boundaries reveals a global security gap: a valid credential proves

previous day 5

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Burak Oktenli

Ron Paul: Republicans Deserve To Lose, But Democrats Do Not Deserve To Win – OpEd

Ron Paul: Republicans Deserve To Lose, But Democrats Do Not Deserve To Win – OpEd

Key Takeaways: Anyone wondering why the Republicans are facing historic losses in this week’s midterm elections should consider these two

previous day 5

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Ron Paul

There Is Cautious Optimism About Ending The Ukraine War (Part 2) – OpEd

There Is Cautious Optimism About Ending The Ukraine War (Part 2) – OpEd

Key Takeaways: Peace comes in driblets in Ukraine The famous line of Irish poet WB Yeats from the poem The

previous day 3

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M.k. Bhadrakumar

MSCI’s Warning Does Not Tell The Full Story Of Indonesia’s Economy – OpEd

MSCI’s Warning Does Not Tell The Full Story Of Indonesia’s Economy – OpEd

Key Takeaways: The prospect of Indonesia being reclassified by MSCI from an Emerging Market to a Standalone Market has understandably

sunday 7

Eurasia Review

Hari Suciono

Retirees And Educators Protest Poverty And Corruption In Six Cities Across Iran – OpEd

Retirees And Educators Protest Poverty And Corruption In Six Cities Across Iran – OpEd

Key Takeaways: On Sunday, November 1, 2026, six major Iranian cities—Tehran, Isfahan, Ahvaz, Shush, Kermanshah, and Rasht—witnessed a coordinated wave

sunday 4

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Mahmoud Hakamian

AI Can Give A Ghost A Face, That Doesn’t Make It Evidence – OpEd

AI Can Give A Ghost A Face, That Doesn’t Make It Evidence – OpEd

Key Takeaways: From historical ectoplasm photographs to AI-enhanced video, convincing details can come from a model rather than a camera.

sunday 5

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Burak Oktenli

When ‘Precision’ Fails: Drones, Command Responsibility And Civilians (The Case Of Ethiopia) – OpEd

When ‘Precision’ Fails: Drones, Command Responsibility And Civilians (The Case Of Ethiopia) – OpEd

Key Takeaways: In Ethiopia’s Amhara region, people have learned to listen to the sky. A drone overhead can mean that

sunday 5

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Abebe Workneh

Indonesia’s Economic Paradox – OpEd

Indonesia’s Economic Paradox – OpEd

Key Takeaways: Despite many growing pains and troubles, Indonesia remains one of the most resilient economies in Southeast Asia. We

sunday 4

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Simon Hutagalung

A Familiar Voice Is No Longer Proof – OpEd

A Familiar Voice Is No Longer Proof – OpEd

Key Takeaways: INTERPOL’s warning about AI impostors makes a family safe word newly urgent. But independent verification, better payment safeguards

sunday 5

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Burak Oktenli

Europe And Taiwan: Why Democracy Matters Beyond Borders – OpEd

Europe And Taiwan: Why Democracy Matters Beyond Borders – OpEd

Key Takeaways: The European Parliament’s recent vote on Taiwan raises a wider question: how far should Europe go in supporting

sunday 4

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Guido Gargiulo

Blood Clots And The Death Of Common Sense – OpEd

Blood Clots And The Death Of Common Sense – OpEd

Key Takeaways: A couple of days ago I was on national TV being asked the usual round of questions about

sunday 5

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Joseph Varon

Vietnam Banks On Europe – OpEd

Vietnam Banks On Europe – OpEd

By Jake Scott Key Takeaways: For most economies, especially those in the West, a growth of 9.95% would be celebrated—but

sunday 4

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Fee

Debating The Proposition Nation – OpEd

Debating The Proposition Nation – OpEd

By Dr. Wanjiru Njoya Key Takeaways: The public debate about whether America is a proposition nation has pitted those who

sunday 7

Eurasia Review

Mises

Ahead Of COP31: The Fossil Fuel Scorecard Of The Climate Circus – OpEd

Ahead Of COP31: The Fossil Fuel Scorecard Of The Climate Circus – OpEd

Key Takeaways: The thirty-first session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) opens in Antalya, Türkiye, on 9 November.

31.10.2026 4

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Dr. Nejat Tamzok

Indonesia’s Growth Illusion – OpEd

Indonesia’s Growth Illusion – OpEd

Key Takeaways: In 2026, Indonesia’s economy is expected to grow above 5%, to invest massively and to keep inflation within

31.10.2026 6

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Simon Hutagalung

The Global AI Chip Race Needs Proof, Not Just Production – OpEd

The Global AI Chip Race Needs Proof, Not Just Production – OpEd

Key Takeaways: OpenAI’s latest security tests show how isolated AI workloads can communicate through shared hardware. Governments racing to build

31.10.2026 5

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Burak Oktenli

Bursting Bubbles: Intel Falls 28.58%, Leaving USD130,000 Million In Market Capitalization – OpEd

Bursting Bubbles: Intel Falls 28.58%, Leaving USD130,000 Million In Market Capitalization – OpEd

Key Takeaways: Santiago Millán and Fernando Belinchón write that the technology company’s shares sank this Friday. They fell 28.58% but

31.10.2026 5

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Alejandro A. Tagliavini

Ralph Nader: The Closing Messages For Progressive Candidates – OpEd

Ralph Nader: The Closing Messages For Progressive Candidates – OpEd

Key Takeaways: The Democrats will probably gain control of Congress, but by a small margin rather than a landslide. Donald

31.10.2026 3

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Ralph Nader

Ongoing Global Upheaval Demands More Practical Cooperation Aetween India And ASEAN – OpEd

Ongoing Global Upheaval Demands More Practical Cooperation Aetween India And ASEAN – OpEd

Key Takeaways: This month (October) marks one year since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared 2026 as the ‘ASEAN-India Year

31.10.2026 3

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Prisie L. Patnayak

Israeli Voters Have Opened The Door To Political Change – OpEd

Israeli Voters Have Opened The Door To Political Change – OpEd

By Yossi Mekelberg Key Takeaways: At first glance, the results of this week’s Israeli general election may seem puzzling. Two

31.10.2026 4

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Arab News

Israeli Voters May Have Voted For Their Own Demise – OpEd

Israeli Voters May Have Voted For Their Own Demise – OpEd

Key Takeaways: Benjamin Netanyahu is positioned to remain Israel’s caretaker prime minister after the inconclusive October 2026 election. His...

31.10.2026 7

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Murray Hunter

Prabowo’s Concentric Strategy – OpEd

Prabowo’s Concentric Strategy – OpEd

Key Takeaways: The basis of Indonesia’s foreign policy, as envisioned by the country’s bebas dan aktif (free and active) principle,

31.10.2026 5

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Simon Hutagalung

AI Is Changing What A Second Is Worth – OpEd

AI Is Changing What A Second Is Worth – OpEd

Key Takeaways: As the world modernizes its clocks, AI-driven systems need to know more than the correct time. They must

31.10.2026 4

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Burak Oktenli

Who Is Really Behind The Indonesian Fires? – OpEd

Who Is Really Behind The Indonesian Fires? – OpEd

Key Takeaways: The seasonal haze that once again blanketed much of Southeast Asia in 2026 has produced the familiar cycle

30.10.2026 7

Eurasia Review

Murray Hunter