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Bangladesh on Edge after Crushing Quota Protests
Mass unrest has rocked Bangladesh in July, as students and others demonstrate against quotas for state jobs, and the government responds with deadly repression. In this…
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Bangladesh’s Spin Doctors Are Wrong-Footed by Their Own Doosra
Sheikh Hasina, a long standing member of the tyranny club of Trump, Netanyahu and Modi, has been playing the game for some time. But arrogance has…
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The Pro-Palestinian Student Movement is Alive and Well
It has spread out across many fronts over the summer break but is getting ready to come back on campus for the new school year. University…
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Retirement Blues
I should note in conclusion that while powerful and successful women are not immune from this ‘let us stay at the top for as long as…
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Bangladesh Should Revisit the Forces Goal 2030
On 5 August 2024, Bangladesh witnessed a historic revolution led by students and the masses. However, it came at a heavy price, with thousands losing their…
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The Strategic Implications of China-Belarus Military Exercises Near NATO’s Border
The recent joint military exercises between China and Belarus near the Polish border mark a significant moment in global geopolitics, underscoring the increasingly assertive posture of…
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Myanmar opposition’s inclusive vision deserves support
The shadow of Myanmar’s tumultuous history looms large over its present. The National Unity Government, formed in the wake of the military coup in February 2021,…
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French Voters Uunited to Block The Far Right Again
The cordon sanitaire strategy is however becoming increasingly rare in Europe. In European politics, one specific strategy for dealing with a political party that appears a…
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After Trump Shooting, The Presidential Race will Change Dramatically, and Possibly Violently
In a country already on edge, the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has enraged his supporters, paused the Democratic campaign and raised fears of…
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The Show Trial of Arundhati Roy
Although one can disapprove of Arundhati Roy's stance on Kashmir and India, approving her prosecution was never the answer, argues Shashi Tharoor. Last month, the lieutenant…
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The UK’s Major Political Shifts
“The entire clown show caught up with us.” – Anonymous senior Tory speaking after the election result Last week the Conservative Party received an absolute drubbing…
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Amid Russian Aggression, Ukraine is Also Facing A Demographic Crisis
As we mark World Population Day, we must explore ways in which Ukraine can navigate this challenge and build a sustainable future for its people. Monday’s…