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Is The Democratic Party Embracing Bernie Sanders-Style Politics?
Since the Democrats’ sweeping victories on 4 November, a strange thing has happened among the party factions: a semblance of unity has emerged. At first, “affordability”…
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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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Rivalries and Missed Opportunities Stole Afghanistan’s Peace
Geography and a history of proxy politics have made Afghanistan an arena for others’ contests, undermining its stability. Internal fragmentation has compounded the damage. Regional rivalries…
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Tarique Rahman: Future or disaster?
Once more, Bangladesh finds itself in an odd and uneasy situation. One era ended with the July Uprising, but the next has not yet begun. Politics…
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We Must Distinguish Between Corrosive and Constructive Capital
Money moves more quickly than ever in the modern world. However, not all money is what it seems or claims to be. While some subtly advance…
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A Look Back at Myanmar’s Checkered Election History
Some form of election will almost certainly be held in Myanmar in December or early next year, so it is important to be reminded of how…
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Rafah’s Fighters Will Not Surrender, When Disarmament Means Extinction
Rafah stands today as the battered yet unbroken frontier of Palestinian resistance — a landscape scarred by bombardment, starvation, and betrayal. Israel calls for disarmament, Egypt…
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‘Good’ Muslim, ‘Bad’ Muslim, So Also ‘Good’ Hindu, ‘Bad’ Hindu, Shri Bhagwat ji?
A formula to defeat all 'bad' conspiracies to unravel Bharat. In yet another peroration on the occasion of the centenary celebrations of the RSS, Shri Mohan…
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Bangladesh’s Accession to the UN Water Convention has a Ripple Effect That Could Cause Problems With India
When Bangladesh became the first country in South Asia to join the U.N.’s Water Convention earlier this year, it was presented as a win-win. Signing up…
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Journalists Cannot Be Safe If Power Remains Unaccountable
Every year on November 2, the world marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. Despite the attention this has brought to the…
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I Was Not a ‘Muslim Commissioner’: Identity Must Never Eclipse Integrity
When identity replaces duty, institutions unravel – a public servant recalls why creed never defined his commission. When elected representatives of the world’s largest democracy resort…
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PM Karki’s Embarrassing Sunday
It has been barely a month and a half since the formation of “the government of the street” led by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki. Perhaps…
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South Asia’s Sovereign Debt Problem
South Asia is struggling to balance sovereign debt and fiscal space. The region’s debt has risen faster than in any other emerging region due to persistent…
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The Future of Democracy
In recent years, the global political landscape has witnessed a notable decline in political trust in public institutions. This is largely due to the rise of…
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Strangle contract? Israel Holds All the Gaza Ceasefire Cards
There are jubilant scenes in both Gaza and Israel after both sides in the war have agreed to another ceasefire. If all goes well, this will…
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Should We be at War With Afghanistan?
The morning was lit up with the news that Pakistan carried out air strikes on targets in Afghanistan. The whole afternoon the news was not confirmed…