An editorial argues India’s formal protests over the deaths of its sailors near Oman expose the limits and tensions within the US-India strategic partnership.
Month: June 2026
How Elon Musk Became the World’s First Trillionaire on a Single Friday Morning
A profile tracing how the SpaceX IPO on June 12 combined with Musk’s Tesla shares to push his net worth past the one trillion dollar mark.
Why the 2026 World Cup Is Both a Celebration of Football and a Mirror of Geopolitical Tensions
Commentary argues the 2026 FIFA World Cup being hosted across three nations amid a US war in the Middle East reflects the contradictions of our moment.
Opinion: The Iran War Has Created a New Form of Imperialism That We Are All Paying For
A UN scientist argues on Democracy Now that the combination of the Iran war and the AI boom has created two new forms of modern imperialism.
How AI is Shifting from Chat to Actual Task Completion in Professional Settings
A technology commentary examines how agentic AI systems are replacing simple chatbots and beginning to complete complex real-world tasks autonomously.
Opinion: Iran War Ceasefire Frays at the Edges Even as Trump Claims Victory
Geopolitical analysis notes the Iran ceasefire remains fragile and contested even as the US president claims a definitive settlement has been reached.
The SpaceX IPO is a Landmark Moment for American Innovation and the Dream of Reaching Mars
An essay celebrates the historic SpaceX IPO arguing it symbolizes how American entrepreneurship can turn science fiction into economic reality.
Opinion: The New School’s Layoffs Serve as a Cautionary Tale for Universities Under Austerity Pressures
A commentary argues that NYC’s The New School gutting faculty and staff is a warning sign for all universities operating under financial pressure.
The Overseer Class: Steven Thrasher on How Identity Politics Protects Unjust Systems
Author Steven Thrasher argues in a new piece that identity politics is being weaponized by powerful interests to shield unjust economic structures.
Opinion: Trump’s Iran Deal Announcement Shows He Still Doesn’t Understand How Diplomacy Works
Analysis argues Trump’s premature victory declaration on the Iran deal reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of the diplomatic process.