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Israel’s Political Crisis, Explained
What happened, exactly? Since taking office last December, the far-right coalition led by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu had been trying to get legislation passed…
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How to Benchmark Victory in Ukraine
When President George W. Bush gave his “mission accomplished” speech on board the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln only six weeks into the Iraq War in…
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What’s Behind the Collapse of US Banks
The only official way inflation is fought under capitalism is by raising interest rates and generating unemployment, thereby straining banks as well as working people. There…
Analysis
In India, the State Challenges Independent Media
India’s media crackdown goes far beyond the BBC – and it is the country’s independent journalists and news houses that are most vulnerable to attack. Ajay…
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Here’s The Real Lesson from The Showy Xi-Putin Meeting
Pentagon strategists have always divided the world into East and West, with U.S. regional forces under European Command or Indo-Pacific Command. But looking at the embrace…
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How Big a Deal Is the Banking Mess?
I’m on vacation and trying to spend a few weeks not thinking about the usual stuff. But it turns out that I can’t stay completely out…
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In Bangladesh, A Government Without A Foreign Policy
Bangladesh, a country of 170 million people, is sitting on the hotbed of the geo-strategic Bay of Bengal with an economy of US$470 billion, increasingly getting…
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The Vital Role of Independent Think Tanks in Promoting Democratic Progress in Bangladesh
When it comes to social, economic, and political issues, developing countries like Bangladesh suffer a great deal of difficulty. These problems, which include insecurity in government…
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Japan’s National Defense Policy Reform: Is Counter-Strike Capability A Threat to China?
Japan’s new security strategy adopted in mid-December will double up their defense spending with counter strike capability. This security strategy has both regional and international implications…
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Confronting the Global Water Crisis
Water-related challenges – whether there is too much or too little, or whether it is dirty and unsafe – are already fueling chronic food and health…
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Don’t Trust The News Media? That’s Good
Everyone seems to hate what they call “the media.” Attacking journalism – even accurate and verified reporting – provides a quick lift for politicians. It’s not…