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So that What Happened in Gaza Never Happens Again
By any measure, the recent developments in Gaza mark a pivotal moment in the region’s long and painful history. And while cynics may scoff and skeptics…
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The Growing Dangers of Sri Lanka’s Israel Nexus
MOHAMED SUHAIL, a 21-year-old student, was searching for lodgings in the Colombo suburb of Dehiwala on 23 October 2024 when a mobile police unit arrested him…
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The Rohingya are Being Forgotten at The UN
The annual UN General Assembly has once again come and gone. World leaders delivered lofty speeches about war, climate change, and human rights. Yet among the…
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Bangladesh’s Democratic Transition: Learning from Tunisia’s Failed Promise
When protests erupted on Bangladesh’s streets in July 2024, toppling the Awami League after 15 years of increasingly authoritarian rule, many observers reached for historical parallels.…
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Geography and Politics Stand in The Way of an Independent Palestinian State
There has been a recent rush of countries to formally recognise the state of Palestine. Affirming Palestinian sovereignty marks a historic diplomatic milestone, yet the exact…
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Betrayed: The Tragedy of Two Kashmiris and the Crisis of Indian Justice
Two men. Two decades apart. One consistent betrayal. In the long, tormented ledger of India’s relationship with Kashmir, few stories reveal the depth of institutional duplicity…
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Are Bangladesh’s Overseas Guardians of Democracy Being Silenced?
Last year, as Bangladesh’s long-standing autocratic regime finally fell, the cheers traveled far beyond Dhaka. The celebration swept through London’s Brick Lane, Toronto’s Scarborough, and WhatsApp…
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Shaping of Pak-US ties
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir’s meeting with American President Donald Trump will continue to echo for weeks, perhaps months. The US president’s…
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Economic Sanctions Need A Rethink: Evidence Shows They Raise Food Prices and Hurt The Poor Most
Economic sanctions are widely viewed by academics and policymakers as a better alternative to military interventions to pressure governments to change objectionable policies. The idea is…
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When an Urban Revolt Turned Terrible
This is one of the rare occasions when I must write a column in first-person singular. The third person, composed and distant, serves quite well in…
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Why “Defending Democracy” Isn’t Enough
Americans are worried about democracy—and frustrated with it. In a recent poll, over three-quarters of Americans said democracy is under serious threat, and roughly two-thirds expressed…
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A Struggle to Save Nepal’s Democracy
This is not a protest against social media ban, nepotism or corruption any more; it is a struggle to save Nepal's democratic rights and our humanity.…
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Bangladesh-Pakistan Reset Carries Big Risks for India
When Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar landed in Dhaka on August 23–24, it marked the first Pakistan foreign minister–level visit to Bangladesh…
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The Assam Model: First They Come for Truth-Tellers, Then They Go for the Voiceless
A fortnightly column from The Wire's ombudsperson. A great deal is happening in the BJP-ruled state of Assam, presided over by a chief minister HimantaBiswaSarma, who…
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Nepal’s Civil Society Under Siege
When Nepal adopted its 2015 constitution, the document enshrined a fundamental principle: Citizens possess an inherent right to form associations. Article 17 was not merely legal…
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How to Use AI Without Losing Our Minds
The recent launches of Gemini Deep Think and GPT-5 have highlighted the rapid evolution of large language models. With 67 percent of organizations worldwide now using…