Articles by Frank F Islam
Trump vs Harris battle is more than an election
The world will soon know whether Kamala Harris will make a historic entry into the presidency. But one thing is clear: Her candidacy is symbolic of a changing America and the face-off against Trump is already a significant chapter in US history.
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 09:40 PM IST
Harris’s candidacy is a symbol of US progress
Harris’s nomination marks a pivotal moment in American history for several reasons.
Published on Aug 18, 2024 11:39 PM IST
How Indian Americans are shaping the future of the US
A landmark report by Indiaspora and BCG highlights the significant contributions of Indian Americans in shaping the US economy, culture, and society.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 08:50 PM IST
Trump trial will change US politics, presidency
If the people decide that Trump should be the next president, it will not only be Trump who has been put on trial, it will be the country’s political system.
Published on May 27, 2024 10:07 PM IST
What Baltimore tragedy says about ocean trade
Failure to address the serious global trade issues exposed by the Baltimore accident could lead to even more tragic economic, and relationship consequences
Published on Apr 20, 2024 10:07 PM IST
Nikki Haley’s future is in good hands, hers
For now, Haley’s path forward remains uncertain. What is certain is she will carve out her own path.
Published on Mar 30, 2024 09:50 PM IST
What a Biden-Trump rematch entails for the US
The stage is definitely set for a potential Biden-Trump rematch. What might such a rematch entail?
Published on Feb 19, 2024 10:11 PM IST
Indian Americans ready for a bigger political role
With candidates representing both parties, reflecting the diversity within the Indian American population, the community’s influence is set to rise further.
Updated on Jan 23, 2024 02:06 PM IST
Illegal, uncared for: The other Indian Americans
The Indian American community should actively engage in conversations with policymakers to advocate for comprehensive immigration reform in the US.
Published on Dec 18, 2023 05:13 PM IST
US walks the thin line on Canada-India rift
The US faces a challenging position in the India-Canada diplomatic conflict over the killing of a Sikh Canadian citizen
Updated on Oct 01, 2023 08:30 PM IST
Green card backlog is hurting US innovation
Canadian work permit program attracts Indian tech professionals entangled in the prolonged US green card waiting process, highlighting flaws in US immigration
Updated on Sep 03, 2023 06:31 PM IST
Indian Americans must back affirmative action
Despite affirmative action ruling, however, statistics show that African Americans and Hispanics are still underrepresented in elite universities.
Updated on Jul 23, 2023 12:05 AM IST
Lax gun control in the US is birthing a tragedy
Aishwarya Thatikonda, and many others were unsuspecting victims of what has now, unfortunately, become an American pastime: Gun violence
Updated on May 28, 2023 03:39 PM IST
The influence of US as a global leader is waning
There is no conclusive evidence, but the influence of the US as the leader internationally appears to be on the wane. Will China replace the US in that leadership position? Time and what transpires over the next decade or so — in the US, in China, and around the world — will shape that story.
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 07:30 PM IST
How tech layoffs will affect the H-1B worker economy
It is too early to predict what the full and permanent impact of these layoffs will be on the H-1B programme and the Indian economy. If the reading of the tea leaves by the US tech industry on recession turns out to be correct, its effect will be enormous.
Updated on Feb 17, 2023 07:37 PM IST
G20 presidency: A crucial responsibility
PM Modi is likely to use the G20 platform to showcase the country’s economic muscle and convert the challenge of the G20 presidency into an opportunity to move India to the forefront of world leaders
Updated on Dec 31, 2022 08:48 PM IST
Economic headwinds are hurting the world
There are a whole range of reasons — from systemic and structural ones to the pandemic-related supply-chain disruption and the geopolitical power play by Russia in Ukraine — that are triggering massive economic headwinds
Published on Oct 29, 2022 08:13 PM IST
Why Indo-Americans must speak up on race relations
As a significant demographic, they must speak out on race relations, engage other minority groups and civil rights organisations, and use our formidable resources to work for racial equality and justice for all in the US.
Published on Sep 22, 2022 07:10 PM IST
India, US should look at deepening defence ties
The Khanna amendment provides an excellent platform to make that partnership even stronger. It will accomplish this by enabling India to buy the time necessary to diversify its defence acquisitions, without compromising the country’s immediate security needS
Updated on Jul 25, 2022 08:30 PM IST
Runaway inflation is a global problem. It needs global solutions
Those solutions can only be crafted by those who care about the world and not just themselves or their own little corner of it
Updated on Jun 08, 2022 07:32 PM IST
What the successful completion of the 2+2 Dialogue signifies
It demonstrates that India and the US can work together despite their differences in these key areas
Updated on Apr 25, 2022 05:51 PM IST
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine throws world order into disarray
The brazenness with which Russia attacked Ukraine signals that the multipolar world order Moscow and Beijing are seeking may be near — or already here.
Published on Mar 03, 2022 07:39 PM IST
Remembering Nobel Laureate Khorana
The failure to recognise the contributions of Khorana this year . The origin of the PCR test, one of modern medical science’s best tools in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, traces its beginnings to Khorana’s foundational research on the ribonucleic acid gene
Updated on Jan 29, 2022 08:03 PM IST
Frank F. Islam
Democracy summit: A first step for renewing democracy worldwide
The US and India must be leaders in that renewal process by demonstrating what they are doing within their countries to strengthen democracy and serve as examples for the rest of the world
Updated on Dec 21, 2021 08:18 PM IST
Frank F Islam
Facebook won’t reform. Strong regulation is key
The absence of regulation, or minimal regulations, makes social media the modern-day Wild West. Many activists have complained that the largely unregulated social media ecosystem is having a corrosive effect on democracies around the world
Updated on Nov 13, 2021 10:46 PM IST
Frank F Islam
AUKUS won’t affect the US-India relationship. But it will affect Quad
The US-India relationship remains steady and focused and where its leaders want it to be at this point in time with each other and in Quad. There was a little churn over AUKUS but it is time to set the noise aside and get to work on issues that really matter.
Updated on Oct 18, 2021 11:46 AM IST
Frank F Islam
The India story is back. But it needs courage and perseverance
The rollback of the tax legislation was one of the most positive signals New Delhi has sent to investors in a long while
Updated on Aug 29, 2021 08:05 PM IST
Frank F Islam
The Afghan endgame: The US retreats, Taliban returns
The Taliban has been emboldened by the American withdrawal and the prospects for a negotiated peace for Afghanistan have grown exceedingly dim.
Published on Jul 07, 2021 08:00 PM IST
Frank F Islam
How Indian-Americans shaped the US response to India’s second wave
With its leadership in mobilising America’s efforts to help combat the pandemic in India, the Indian-American community has demonstrated what it can accomplish when it comes together for a common purpose
Published on Jun 02, 2021 07:31 PM IST
Frank F Islam
Why Biden delayed offering help to India
The delay could have been due to the US’ unfinished battle with the virus, its deliberative decision-making process, and, the desire to avoid a controversy
Updated on Apr 26, 2021 05:12 PM IST
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