The French Reject The Far Right
byThe far-right lost the elections in France. How did that happen?
Opinion
As Britain Goes To Polls, Starmer Seems Headed For A Spectacular ‘Supermajority’
byA vote against the Conservatives will turn into a vote for the Labour Party—it is likely to give them the biggest majority of any party since 1832.
The Rising Tide Of Techno-Feudalism
byGlobal tech giants, akin to feudal lords, are controlling & exploiting the world’s resources. Policymakers must pay heed to the growing dangers of techno-feudalism?
The Far-Right Has Surged In France. But Will It Form A Government?
byThe coming days are going to be extraordinary for French politics as alliances will be made & perhaps some broken. The French people, meanwhile, will hold their breath and ponder what all of this means for the future of their country.
Will British Voters Buy Into Nigel Farage’s Divisive Rhetoric?
byNigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is trying to reshape the British political right with his divisive rhetoric. Will he succeed? A veteran British journalist shares her thoughts.
Biden’s Inept Diplomacy Has Led To A Russia-China-Iran-North Korea Axis
byBiden’s hubris and inept diplomacy have pushed Russia, China, Iran and North Korea to team up together. Washington must learn from its mistakes.
Could The Ukraine War Turn Into A Wider Global Conflict?
byWar is knocking on the door. One small misunderstanding could threaten global peace for decades and possibly wipe out humanity.
Why China Is Worried About The Kim-Putin Deal
byWhat’s interesting about the Russia-North Korea display of camaraderie is China’s response: silence.
Writing The Woman’s Life
byLopamudra Banerjee’s narrative essay is a powerful reflection on the realities of writing the woman’s life.
How Democracies Decline Into Autocracies
byNations are in transition, and so is the fate of democracies worldwide. Liberal democracies could be saved only through concerted efforts to promote democracy.
Sudan Food Emergency
byA researcher explains scale of the disaster & what action is needed.
People With Albinism Struggle to Find Their Place in Society—It’s Time To Change That
byPeople with Albinism are routinely discriminated. They are not easily accepted in the society and struggle to receive proper education and employment.
The Rise & Rise Of The Far-Right In The EU
byThe European Union has clearly shifted to the right. Far-right parties have won significant gains in the elections.
A Coalition For India’s Democracy
byA coalition which believes in pluralism, individual freedoms, and inclusive development based on social justice, equity, & non-discrimination, is the best guarantee for securing India’s democracy.
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s First Female President, Inherits A Country Ravaged By Violence
bySheinbaum must now govern a country that has become polarised by López Obrador’s policies and governing style.