Why The World Must Be Grateful To Donald Trump
byTrump, with his characteristic pertness, shows that the world is not governed by shared rules so much as by tolerated asymmetries.
Opinion
Is Globalisation Dying?
byThe lesson of history is not that globalisation must continually advance, but that it requires stewardship.
Iran’s War on Its Own People
byIn Iran, mass detentions and reports of torture are not aberrations but systematic features of a broader system of repression.
Uganda, Museveni, And The Chinese Loans That Made Power Stick
byMuseveni, once a revolutionary who spoke of fundamental change, now presides over a state where change is carefully deferred or suppressed.
Motorcycling & Marriage: What A Long Ride Taught Me
byA middle-aged marriage, stalled by grief and distance, finds its way forward on a motorcycle.
How The United States Of America Destabilises The World
byHistorically, the imperial actions of US foreign policy were concealed in euphemisms of democracy and human rights. Now, they follow boasts of its invincibility.
In Defence Of Pessimism
byIs pessimism an undeniable current running through human existence?
Elephant Diplomacy: A Personal Recollection of India–Japan Ties
byAt a time when diplomacy seems to be failing, this poignant yet heartwarming story about elephant diplomacy revives faith in reciprocity between nations.
The Performance Of Peace In An Age Of Religious Persecution
byAs televised gestures celebrate harmony, Christians across India face intimidation, selective policing, and the steady erosion of constitutional religious freedoms.
Mystification By Numbers: Googol, Google & Others
byNumbers can mislead, mystify and mediate. They speak a language of their own and reveal the truth, if we look carefully.
Can Humans Be ‘Rational’?
byHuman rationality is futile in the ontological sphere, in what Donald Rumsfeld famously coined as “the unknown unknowns.”
A Democracy At The Crossroads
byIndia’s democracy is at crossroads. The ruling party’s oppressive ideology reveals a strain on the world’s largest democracy.
The Discipline of Not Doing: How to Do Less, Not More
byIn a world of endless tasks and distractions, cultivating a “not-to-do” list helps reclaim focus, creativity, and long-term success.
Bangladesh’s Political Drift: A Dangerous Wake-Up Call for India
byIt’s time for India to rethink its strategy towards Bangladesh. The Chicken Neck cannot remain a weak link in India’s strategic posture.
Titular Titillation & The Seductions Of Stardom
byTitles are a form of escapism, a vulgar titillation, a way for stars to elevate themselves to a place beyond the ordinary.