Community Oped: New York City’s Accomplishments
Eric Adams Halfway through our first term, it is time to look back on and celebrate all we have accomplished together. Four years after COVID-19…
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A Precarious Balance: Iran and Israel’s Confrontation in the Shadow of Global Politics
By Ashu Maan On 14 April 2024, an unprecedented escalation occurred in the ongoing tension between Israel and Iran. Iran launched a sophisticated attack on…
Community Op-Ed: Scoring a Goal for Affordable Housing
Construction for the first phase of housing at Willets is already underway — a year ahead of schedule. The first 880 affordable homes are expected…
Impeded Progress on the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline
By 1999, India was invited to be a part of it, making it the Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) pipeline that was to extend up to New Delhi.…
Community Oped by Eric Adams: ‘Yes’ to Housing in God’s Backyard
Under our ‘City of Yes’ plan — the most pro-housing plan in our city’s history — we are using every tool at our disposal to…
Giving a Raise for New York City’s Human Services Workers
Community Op-Ed This work is 24/7. It can be thankless, and it is often mentally and physically exhausting, but it is absolutely essential. It is…
Egypt’s Role in De-escalating the Israel-Hamas War: An Assessment
Egypt had worked in cooperation with Arab countries and also, the US to de-escalate the conflict between Hamas and Israel. Egypt actively worked with Qatar…
After the Smoke Clears: Netanyahu’s Political Tightrope in the Wake of Israel–Hamas War
Nandini Khandelwal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s assertive nature of politics in the global arena has withstood numerous prophecies of his rule’s demise. However, in the…
Community Oped: Building a legal, equitable cannabis industry that works for us all
Legal cannabis remains the right choice for New York City. This budding, emerging industry offers a once-in-a-generation chance for those disproportionately impacted by the so-called…
Great Powers’ Game in Myanmar: Counting Three Years of Military Regime Through Geo-Political Lens
In Myanmar, China’s interests lie in its economic and strategic significance by accessing the Indian Ocean directly. China’s unstoppable support of the Junta benefits its…