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Echoes of colonialism in Bangladesh

In navigating colonialism, we have to ask ourselves, who is striving for control.

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Why Israel-Hamas ceasefire keeps failing

Netanyahu has handcuffed every mediator of ceasefire deals, especially the US, by imposing conditions that Hamas will not accept.

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Is Zionism reaching its demise?

Israel can kill several million of people in the Middle East and destroy it. But what happens then?

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Interview with Michael Kugelman / The geopolitics of Sheikh Hasina's fall explained

The US, China, Russia and also India will continue to have strong incentives to maintain influence in Bangladesh.

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Why can’t India accept that the people of Bangladesh toppled Sheikh Hasina?

It was a revolution spearheaded by students that succeeded in toppling a dictatorial regime of 15 years.

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Britain’s Far-Right Riots / The UK has always had an Islamophobia problem

"Stop the boats" has long been a slogan for far-right fascists as they terrorised the country.

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Regime change in Bangladesh: The fallout for India

India's best interest may perhaps lie in strengthening a new democracy in Bangladesh.

2w ago

How to not fall for another dictator

After Sheikh Hasina’s fall, the return of BNP or other existing parties will only perpetuate the cycle of corruption and mass sufferings.

2w ago

Who would be better for Palestine: Donald Trump or Kamala Harris?

If Trump is so anti-war, then why do extremist leaders in Israel prefer him over Harris?

3w ago

What are the global stakes of Bangladesh's current crisis?

Bangladesh’s global reputation and image have taken serious hits.

3w ago

A historic decision, but can Kamala Harris beat Trump?

Dropping out of the US election race, Biden endorsed his Vice-President Kamala Harris, who has risen more to the spotlight in the last year

4w ago

Teesta is no longer a bilateral issue

Teesta has ceased to be just a river; it assumed a status of strategic importance

4w ago

How Trump's assassination attempt affects the US election

The imagery of blood trickling down Trump's face and fist up in the air is quite iconic—supporters who loved him love him more, and the ones who did not look at him are looking at him now.

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The most incredible election in French history

With many losers and very few winners, it is the most astonishing election in the country’s modern history.

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Vive la Revolution… again?

In what is looking like the most shocking election result so far this year, the French left-wing alliance New Popular Front (NPF) emerged victorious.

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How a US act revived Sino-Indian confrontation over Tibet

Almost six decades after the Sino-Indian war over the Tibetan border issue, the US’ Resolve Tibet Act would certainly bring the issue out of historical obscurity.

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Lessons from four elections: More challenges to democracy ahead

Do these elections indicate a strategy to beat populist politics?

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The Bangladesh-India friendship dilemma

India’s current leaders along with big business oligarchy have been pursuing a one-sided foreign policy.

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