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The Limits of the RCEP
The new Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, signed last month by 15 Asia-Pacific countries, represents a firm repudiation of the protectionism that has been gaining ground in…
Analysis
A philosophical idea that can help us understand why time is moving slowly during the pandemic
Many people feel that their experience of time has been a bit off this year. Even though the clocks are ticking as they should be, days…
Analysis
Thatcher or Anna moment? Why Modi’s choice on farmers’ protest will shape future politics
Modi can retreat like Manmohan Singh did under pressure from the Anna Hazare movement, or push farm reforms in Margaret Thatcher's style. Has the farmers’ blockade…
Analysis
Election integrity is America’s survival
A straightforward question for everyone. Doesn’t matter whether you’re a Trump supporter, Democrat, Libertarian, however you identify politically, or not at all. Do you want the…
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Can Boris Johnson and Joe Biden Find Happiness?
Leaving aside Johnson’s “Kenya” dis of Obama, the British Prime Minister is at odds with the President-elect over Brexit and the Irish border. Can the US-UK…
Situation update
Situation Update on COVID-19, 05 December , 2020
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China’s activities in Bhutan, Nepal should ring alarm bells in India. Does Delhi have a plan?
Reports of a 'Chinese village' in Bhutan and China’s hand in Nepali politics is more proof that Beijing sees a leadership vacuum in India’s neighbourhood. Three…
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Bhasan Char was inevitable
Just two months ago, a flurry of videos about Bhasan Char began appearing in Bangladeshi media. There was a coordinated production of what can only be…
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The Syrian Forever War Has Created Forever Refugees
Without a formal peace agreement that commits to safety for returnees and creates a foundation for investment in Syria’s demolished infrastructure, Syrians will not go home.…
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Israel’s new Gulf relations give Biden’s team a new Middle East hub
November became a turning point for Israel’s new ties with Gulf states. It began with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announcing a $23 billion deal that…
Analysis
Economic Recovery Depends on Putting COVID-19 Immunity to Best Use
Policies on managing the end of COVID-19 deconfinements continue to take insufficient account of the immunity acquired by those who have had the illness. The scientific…