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Many Questions, Few Answers, As Conflict Deepens Between Israelis and Palestinians
What’s next in the latest Middle East convulsion? Will a ceasefire between the Hamas militant group in Gaza and Israel be brokered by Arab mediators in…
Analysis
The Climate X Factor
The climate and biodiversity crises we face demand that we not only shift to carbon-neutral energy sources, but also usher in a circular economy in which…
Analysis
India’s Covid Catastrophe Rooted in Modi’s Vanity
Indian leader's administration puts public image above saving lives amid the world's worst-yet Covid-19 outbreak India has set an unenviable new world record. More than 348,421…
Analysis
Facing a COVID Crisis, Nepal Cries Out for Help
“People are dying every few minutes because of a lack oxygen, we don’t know when this will end… It’s chaos.” The COVID-19 crisis in Nepal is…
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Jerusalem, the Unfolding Tragedy
For Netanyahu, Jerusalem and Gaza are the gift that keeps on giving. Israel is a colonial war machine that never sleeps. Its mounting provocations in Jerusalem…
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Would You Pay A Cyber Ransom?
A few days ago, cyber criminals hacked into one of the largest oil pipelines in the US, which halted operations after its corporate IT network was…
Analysis
How the Covid-19 Second Wave has Damaged Modi’s Personality Cult Even Among His Loyal Followers
The crisis has weakened the trust that is at the core of Modi’s appeal. The second wave of the pandemic has broken through the formidable personality…
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Alarming State of Press Freedom in Pakistan
Violence against journalists may translate into overall deterioration of human rights, research shows On the same day as I received mail from Reporters Without Borders (aka…
Analysis
Beyond Resilience, We Need to Prosper in the Face of Climate Change
Last week, I wrote in this daily about the need for Bangladesh to take a "whole of society" approach to international diplomacy on tackling climate change…
Occasional paper
Life, Livelihood and Budget in a Pandemic Era
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Climate Change Politics Lack Economic Rationale
The coronavirus pandemic is a setback for the environmental movement as it shows how governments can disrupting economic activity but fail to manage major economic transitions.…
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The State of the Union: What These Elections Mean for the Future of the UK
The territorial integrity of the UK remains in question following elections across England, Scotland and Wales. In each nation or region there is a continuing debate…