How Trump Triggered His Own Undoing
byAmerica’s electoral upheaval exposes the costs of political overreach, economic misjudgment and foreign policy miscalculation.
Opinion
The Miserable Art Of Being Sensible
byFinancial security promises peace of mind, but growing uncertainty makes it harder to enjoy the life we’re building.
The Indian-American Love Affair With Trump Is Falling Apart
byTrump once promised Indian Americans prosperity and belonging. Immigration restrictions, rising costs and racial hostility have shattered those expectations.
India’s Growth Story Is Losing Currency
byCapital flight, currency depreciation and weak manufacturing expose the widening gap between India’s economic claims and reality.
The Art Of Netanyahu’s Political Survival
byBy turning public anger into anxiety about the future, Netanyahu exploited his rivals’ divisions and preserved his grip on power.
Brazil’s Narrow Escape
byLula’s narrow victory checks Brazil’s rightward turn, but a fractured electorate leaves democracy and economic renewal hanging in balance.
Iran, Israel And America: When Political Miscalculation Threatens A Global Catastrophe
byAs US and Israeli elections approach, political calculations threaten to turn the Iran confrontation into a global crisis.
Why Is Gen Z Worried?
byIf Gen Z loses hope in the future, persuading them that hard work will pay off will become harder.
Ethiopia’s Unfinished War
byEthiopia’s peace agreements have failed to resolve the political disputes driving insurgencies, regional rivalries and recurring cycles of violence.
How To Delete 130 Million Voters
byBy deleting 130 million voters from electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India has customised an electorate that helps the BJP win elections. It is a one-of-a-kind bureaucratic manoeuvre unseen or unheard of anywhere in the world.
Dissent Is Not A Crime
byA democracy proves its strength not by silencing disagreement, but by protecting the liberty of those who question its authority.
The Houthi War On Saudi Arabia
byThe Houthis are targeting Saudi Arabia to advance their own agenda and gain leverage across the region.
Death Sentence, Double Jeopardy And The Limits Of State Power
byChrista Pike’s failed execution raises legal and ethical questions, and also points to the limits of state power.
An Undeclared Emergency
byThe crackdown on protesters exposes how restrictions on peaceful protest erode constitutional freedoms and public trust.
France’s Student Unrest: A Crisis Of Trust
byFrance’s student protests reveal deep frustration with failing public services and a political centre struggling to rebuild trust.