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The Election — Another Political Trick by Myanmar’s Generals
When it comes to the junta’s planned election, three groups emerge clearly in my mind: a public submerged in silence, political parties consumed by anxiety, and…
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In Pakistan, A Mightier Military and A Judiciary Undone
Pakistan’s 27th constitutional amendment expands the military and army chief’s authority, allowing government and Parliament sweeping control over the judiciary Pakistan has a new political order.…
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Putin’s India Visit reveals New Delhi’s Complicated Strategy
A major sore point in India’s relations with its Western partners is its continuing empathetic relations with Russia, especially since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began…
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The Tyranny of Geography
FACING a two-front situation on the borders has long been Pakistan’s nightmare scenario. That is why its security and foreign policy has, over the decades, been…
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How Israel’s Genocide in Gaza Extends to Digital Annihilation
The war has destroyed countless Palestinian archival and identity documents, from paper envelopes to computer hard drives In every Palestinian home, there is a distinctive pouch…
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The Gentle Power of Bangladesh’s Khaleda Zia
People congregate at the hospital offering prayers for a former prime minister who stood at the center of their country’s turbulent history In Bangladesh, there are…
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Ukraine is Running Out of Men, Money and Time
Shrinking Western support, collapsing morale and deep demographic decline are pushing Ukraine towards a critical point. The government’s only chance is a complete reorganisation of its…
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Bangladesh’s 2026 Election will Decide India’s Security for A Generation
I was in Dhaka recently, invited to speak at the fourth edition of the annual geopolitical dialogue, the Bay of Bengal Conversation, where participants from more…
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My Recent trip to Dhaka Revealed A Turbulent Nation bracing for Election Year
As a speaker, I recently attended the Bay of Bengal Conversation in Dhaka from November 22 to 24, the only global geopolitical dialogue hosted in Bangladesh,…
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The Jeffrey Epstein Case: Court Records, Elite Networks, and Justice Deferred
In November 2025, public discussion in the United States revisited the issue commonly known as the “Jeffrey Epstein files” in the context of ongoing legal, judicial,…
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The Amazon is a War Zone: Why COP30 Was About More Than Just Carbon
The world turned its eyes to Brazil last month as leaders gathered in Belém for COP30. They made grand promises to save the trees and stop…
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Political Crisis and Military Intervention in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau has experienced recurrent political instability since independence, marked by fragile civilian institutions and repeated military interventions. The crisis that culminated in a military takeover in…