Politics

Bengal Has Changed and Not for the Better

Bengal’s 2026 verdict was not just electoral change—it marked the collapse of a pluralist political legacy into majoritarian nationalism. Can the Bengal of Tagore survive the politics of fear, exclusion, and engineered polarisation?

Is Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s ‘Policy Summit 2026’ the Blueprint Bangladesh Has Been Waiting For?

Bangladesh may be seeing a rare shift: from who rules to how to govern. Jamaat-e-Islami’s Policy Summit 2026 outlines a knowledge economy, digital anti-corruption tools, and welfare reforms—but can vision survive execution?

Significance of Zohran Mamdani’s Win for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Zohran Mamdani’s historic NYC mayoral win marks a Gen Z-powered shift toward inclusive, community-driven politics—an immigrant’s victory redefining diversity, equity, and hope in America’s richest city.

The Rising Far Right of Europe

They might have seemed to burst onto the political mainstream in 2024 for some, but for observers of the European far-right parties, this was...

A Nation Has Been Tested: The Aftermath of Failed Military Coup in South Korea

On Dec. 3, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol shocked the Korean people and the international community by declaring martial law in his country. This...

Trump Triumphs: A New Dawn for a U.S.-French Nuclear and Military Alliance Energizing Europe from Ireland to the Urals

With Donald Trump now elected for a second term, there’s a lot to analyze, particularly with respect to how his administration might approach ending...

Donald Trump’s Election is Bad News for the Chinese Economy and Raises Fears for the Shanghai Stock Exchange

The election of Donald Trump as U.S. president in November 2024 brings with it a renewed wave of protectionist policies likely to impact the...

The Role of Elections in Strengthening Democracy in Jammu and Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) assembly elections in India concluded on October 1st, with the National Conference-Congress alliance emerging victorious, winning a majority of...

Strategic Myopia or Deliberate Blindness?

The repeated and awkward statements by Brazil’s President, Lula da Silva, and his Advisor for International Affairs and de facto Secretary of State, Celso...

Bypassing Hungary’s Populist Rhetoric in the EU and NATO

Throughout its history, Hungary has been a nation of vast importance in world affairs. Centered in the heart of Central Europe, Hungary was the...

Political Upheaval in Bangladesh: Challenges of Stability and Reordering

Bangladesh has plunged into a severe political crisis, marked by the resignation and flight of a long-time prime minister Sheikh Hasina amid a mass...

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BRICS and De-Dollarization: Is the Global Financial Order Really Changing?

BRICS may not end dollar dominance, but it is accelerating a shift toward a more multipolar financial order where currencies, influence, and economic power are becoming increasingly contested.

Between Two Fronts: Why Japan-South Korea Security Cooperation Is No Longer Optional

Japan and South Korea can no longer afford fragmented security policies. In a Taiwan-Korea dual contingency, coordination is no longer strategic preference, but the foundation of deterrence and regional stability.

Islamabad as Intermediary: Pakistan’s Calculated Turn to Crisis Diplomacy

As Gulf tensions rise, Pakistan has quietly become the channel neither Washington nor Tehran can afford to lose. Islamabad’s diplomacy is no longer reactive; it is positioning itself at the center of crisis management.

Epstein Case and the Crisis of Transparency in the West

The Epstein case is no longer just about one predator. It’s about whether Western institutions can investigate power honestly — or whether wealth, influence, and secrecy will always outrun accountability.

The New Phase of U.S.-China Economic Competition

The U.S.-China rivalry is no longer defined by tariffs alone. AI chips, export controls, rare earths, and strategic supply chains have become the real battlegrounds of global power in the emerging economic order.