Opinion

Opinion | Aramco To Venezuela: The Oil Concession Comes Full Circle

More than a century ago, William Knox D'Arcy made a bargain with the Shah of Persia that helped create the modern oil industry. The deal gave D'Arcy exclusive rights to explore for, produce and sell oil across most of Persia for 60 years. In return, the Persian government received £20,000 in cash, £20,000 in shares and 16% of annual net profits. ...

Opinion | The AI Revolution: Why Humanity Should Not Be Afraid to Move Forward

There is growing unease about the speed at which artificial intelligence is developing. Some of the world's most influential technology leaders and thinkers, from Bill Gates and Elon Musk to Yuval Noah Harari and leading figures in the AI industry, have warned that humanity needs greater caution, stronger safeguards and, in some circumstances, a pa...

Opinion | What The US-Iran Conflict Reveals About the Future of Warfare

If the current Iran conflict leaves one enduring strategic lesson, it is this: the age of total war has given way to an era of constrained, multidomain competition.

Opinion | How India And Japan Can Together Navigate US' Shifting Indo-Pacific Strategy

India and Japan need not distance themselves from the United States. On the contrary, they should continue working closely with Washington in promoting regional stability.

Opinion | Between Fear And Opportunity: Sri Lanka's India Dilemma

At a time when India is emerging as a principal driver of regional growth and connectivity, Sri Lanka faces a stark choice: align with this transformation, or remain constrained by the anxieties of the past.

Opinion | Cuba And The End Of An Era

While attention remains fixed on the Middle East, consequential shifts are unfolding across Latin America, shaped in significant part by a more assertive US policy posture that has intensified long-standing pressures on the region.

Opinion | The Shadow Of A Truman Moment In The Iran War

What happens when leaders like Trump and Netanyahu are pressured to 'win' this war?

Opinion | With A Takaichi Mandate, India-Japan Collaboration Can Enter a New Era

As global crises - from the war in Iran to instability in the Indo-Pacific - test the resilience of nations, a reinvigorated India-Japan partnership offers a model for meaningful international engagement.

Opinion | Realism In The Indian Ocean

The Indian Ocean is a complex strategic theatre shaped by the interests and capabilities of multiple actors.