Analysis
The Taliban’s political moment
Some are questioning whether the Taliban are even ready to be part of a political solution in Afghanistan The first-ever peace talks between the Taliban and…
Analysis
Republican plan to hold America hostage
Trump’s party is plotting to do everything they can to sabotage the Biden administration Nobody knows for sure who will win in November. Joe Biden holds…
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International Right to Know Day must generate serious reflections by all sides
September is an important month for Right to Information (RTI) buffs all over the world. They undertake various activities during the month to commemorate the International…
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After Abe, will Japan return to a ‘revolving door’ premiership?
How Yoshihide Suga is able to dodge fears of a return to political instability It wasn’t too long ago that Yoshihide Suga was an afterthought in…
Analysis
How Far Will Donald Trump Go to Win?
The president has bent the Republican Party to his will, and is trying to do the same with democracy and reality itself. Can the Biden-Harris ticket…
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After 30 years of autocracy’s demise, democracy still remains a distant dream
International Day of Democracy today To the question, "how democracy is faring in Bangladesh", a ruling party's answer has always been "we are a global example"…
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Suga era comes into view in Japan
Abe loyalist now assured of securing Japan's top job on Wednesday but a snap election is already on the horizon In a result that surprised precisely…
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Malaysia’s New Political Normal Back to the (bleak) future
Today, at least in the eyes of Malaysia’s ethnic Malays, who make up 60 percent of the population Muhyiddin Yassin is beginning to be seen as…
Analysis
Trump’s generation gap
Young voters look like playing a bigger role than usual in this year’s election Forty-seven million Americans aged eighteen to twenty-nine will be eligible to vote…
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On Sino-Indian border: Skirmish, war or peace?
While jingoism will rule the airwaves under such conditions and every Indian becomes an analyst, the term “war” adopts a romantic hue As you enter the…
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Jobless claims: Another 884,000 Americans filed new unemployment claims last week
Another 884,000 Americans filed for first-time unemployment insurance benefits last week, matching the previous week’s level. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its weekly jobless…
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Khashoggi murder trial: A parody of justice in MBS’ kingdom of fear
Enabled by the blinkered West, the Saudi crown prince acts with impunity Fifteen men flew to Istanbul to murder Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate on…