Is Russia Putting Nukes In Space?
byThe recent revelations about Russian space weapons raise the specter that countries may decide to deploy nuclear weapons in space at some point.
Opinion
Who Is Prabowo Subianto, The Authoritarian Likely To Win Indonesia’s Presidential Election?
byIf Prabowo does become president, Indonesia’s fragile democratic system may be the next thing he dismantles.
Pakistan Plunges Into Political Chaos
byWhat is happening in Pakistan should serve as a warning about how countries under military dictatorships murder democracy by a thousand cuts.
Russia’s Next Election Is Likely To Put Putin In Power For Longer Than Anyone Since Peter The Great
byPutin has been in power since 2000. If he wins again, and he serves his full six-year term, he will have been in power for 30 years, longer than any Russian or Soviet leader since Tsar Peter the Great.
Funding For Refugees Has Long Been Politicised—Punitive Action Against UNRWA & Palestinians Fits That Pattern
byThe cuts in funding for the UNRWA fit a wider pattern of the politicisation of aid to refugees, particularly Palestinian refugees.
Are We Sleepwalking Into World War III?
byConcerned global citizens must stand up for the United Nations. Planet Earth is small & threatened. Peace must be restored.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict: Is The Two-State Solution Now Dead?
byWith criticism of Israel mounting on the global stage, the Biden administration has inserted the United States’ long-standing support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
It’s Time To Reconsider The First Past The Post Voting System
byIn a multi-party democracy, where the number of contesting candidates is usually high, it is almost inevitable that a party without the support of the majority of the voters will end up as rulers under the FPTP system.
Why Is The Constitution Ignored On The Republic Day?
byIndians should not be satisfied with symbolism. Instead they must pay attention to the substantive issues confronting the nation.
Could The Controversial Ram Temple Prove Pivotal To Modi In The Upcoming Elections?
byThe controversial Ram temple comes at a pivotal time for India. It is likely to play a significant role in giving Modi a majority in the upcoming polls.
‘Make In India’: An Abysmal Failure
byModi’s ‘Make in India’ programme is now in its tenth year. However, none of its goals have materialised.
Ambedkar & W.E.B. Dubois: Their Fight Against Oppression
byDubois fought against racism while Ambedkar fought against casteism.
South Africa Is Taking Israel To Court For Genocide In Palestine. What Does It Mean For The War In Gaza?
byThe court’s role, as a United Nations organ, is purely to apply the Genocide Convention and international law.
Bilkis Bano Case: A Landmark Judgement
by‘Even as I absorb the full meaning of this verdict for my life and my children’s lives, the dua that emerges from my heart today is simple – the rule of law above all else and equality before for all.’
Digital ‘Vedic Astrology’: The $40 Billion Scam
byIn India’s convoluted ‘marriage market,’ ‘astro apps’—which dole out astrological forecasts sans scientific rationale or evidence—play havoc in the lives of unmarried people.