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Fanatics vs Generals: The Strange Israeli Rift Over Gaza
The divisions between Netanyahu and his top generals will have far reaching consequences for Israeli society, but little impact on the fates of besieged Palestinians in…
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The People’s AI Will Strengthen, Not Scupper, Democracy
The many capabilities of artificial intelligence already extend to translation, art, coding and even inspiration, making it indispensable in numerous sectors. Yet deepfakes, where AI replicates…
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Himalayan Rivers and Communities in Crisis
The sudden, explosive collapse of the Chungthang dam, a unit of the Teesta-III hydroelectric project in the tiny Himalayan state of Sikkim on October 4, has…
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UN Security Council Again Fails to Act in A Time of Crisis
The UN Security Council, which the UN Charter entrusted with the “primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security,” has been unable to take…
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Anti-Press Freedom Claims Absurd
BEING granted entry into a foreign country, such as the USA, is not and never has been a fundamental human right for citizens of Bangladesh. But…
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Why the INDIA Alliance Is Right in Boycotting Pro-Government Media
In the months of May, June and July, Times Now had 33 prime-time debates which criticised the opposition’s actions. It had none that criticised the Narendra…
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The Case for Washington’s Strategic Engagement in South Asia
Changing geo-strategic circumstances with the rise of China have forced the United States to narrow its global commitments and concentrate on the immediate challenge. In South…
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Maldives’ Presidential Elections: What’s Next?
What the first round results tell us about the September 30 run-off – and what that will mean for Maldives’ geopolitical position moving forward. The first…
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Ten Years After the Rana Plaza Disaster, South Asia’s Garment Workers are Still Not Protected
This year marked a decade since the collapse of the Rana Plaza in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which resulted in over 1,100 deaths. On the morning of 24…
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North Korea’s Newfound Confidence Is a Dangerous Thing
The isolated regime is seeking to exploit a fractured geopolitical landscape, increasing the nuclear threat in the process. The split in the global community over Ukraine…
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Era of ‘Middle Powers’?
ARE ‘middle powers’ more important today in geopolitics? Which countries are middle powers and why do they have rising clout in the present era? How do…
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China, Nepal and the BRI Dilemma
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to China beginning September 23 has generated considerable interest as it will be a significant opportunity to strengthen Nepal-China ties.…
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Schrodinger’s Banks: The Immediate Need for Policies to Ensure Financial Stability
At the end of 2022, banks provisioned between 10-30% for USD-denominated government securities (ISBs and SLDBs), though this figure could rise to 60% by the end…
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China’s ‘Beautiful Xinjiang’ Continues to Oppress Uighurs
As Beijing tries to convince the world that the Xinjiang region has moved on, its Uighur residents continue to suffer. During his visit to the Chinese…
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A Nation in Metamorphosis
As we go through the mundanity of our day-to-day lives, it becomes easy to forget that the nation we are part of evolves at a rapid…
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On Trump, No One is Changing Their Mind. So What Do We Do Now?
Our divisions have become so calcified that efforts to change opinions on former president Donald Trump, whether through logic or emotion, are hopeless — as evidenced…