Analysis
Right-Wing Hate Speech Poisons India’s Elections
Democracy in India is wounded by the acidic legacy of the Hindu far right A bizarre event took place in northern India from December 17-19, 2021.…
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Why the World’s Eyes are on the Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border
The Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan has greatly impacted regional relations. Understand why tensions have been rising between Afghanistan and its northern neighbor Tajikistan. Afghanistan and Tajikistan…
Analysis
The Only Path to Peace in Afghanistan
Ex-president Najibullah's daughter urges adoption of his National Reconciliation Policy to prevent yet another debilitating proxy war As each day goes by, the Taliban’s forces edge…
Analysis
India’s Covid Crisis is Mostly Modi’s Fault
PM Modi's failure to take the pandemic seriously has resulted in what could be the world's worst-yet Covid-19 catastrophe It is difficult to overstate the grip…
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The Complex Politics, Geopolitics of the Myanmar Coup
The 'new cold war' between the US and China has deepened the instability that has marked Myanmar’s history since 1962 On February 1, Myanmar’s military, known…
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Ten years on, hopes of ‘Arab Spring’ snuffed out
Instead of region-wide democracy, what have bloomed are arms deals, conflict, and authoritarian regimes Ten years ago, a hawker in Tunisia set himself on fire, which…
Analysis
The elusive vaccine
After months of underplaying the disease and misleading the public about basic methods to prevent its spread, Donald Trump was infected with the coronavirus. Disregarding medical…
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After Morales Ousted in Coup, the Lithium Question Looms Large in Bolivia
The overthrow of the elected leader cannot be understood without a glance at the nation's massive reserves of this crucial mineral. Bolivia’s President Evo Morales was…