The Illusion Of Victory: Why The Attack On Iran Would Not End On America’s Terms
byAs the U.S.-Israel war on Iran widens, the most consequential arena may not be purely military but geo-economic.
Opinion
The Uneasy Arithmetic Of India–U.S. Trade Deal
byA celebrated India–United States trade deal masks tariff coercion, legal fragility, sectoral risk, and uneasy questions about sovereignty.
Ethiopia, Eritrea, And The Fragility Of Peace
byThe Horn of Africa does not require another proving ground for grievances. Instead, it requires a recalibration of ambition and fear—a recognition that geography need not dictate destiny.
The Banality Of Indifference: Why Democracies Look Away While Humanity Suffers
byThe banality of indifference is the quiet surrender of moral imagination. The most dangerous moment for any democracy is not when cruelty is declared, but when it is rationalised.
The Grammar Of Kindness
bykindness finds its form not in treatises or lectures but in a helping hand extended, a smile offered freely, laughter shared, and a simple word or two that says you matter.
Will AI Turn The World’s Largest Democracy Into A Botocracy?
byBots are influencing public opinion at an unprecedented scale. Will they end up creating a government of the bots, by the bots and for the bots?
The U.S.-Iran Nuclear Gamble: Will Diplomacy Prevail?
byEven if U.S.—Iran nuclear talks end without a deal, they may provide a critical space for de-escalation and, perhaps, a chance to avoid a full-blown regional conflict.
Vassalisation: America’s Strategy For The Future
byThe world must recognise that their future lies not in submitting to American interest. Instead, they must have the courage to confront American imperialism disguised as ‘friendship.’
India-US Trade Deal: A Strategic Surrender
byThe India-US interim trade deal raises questions on New Delhi’s willingness and ability to stand up to a global hegemon.
The Price Of Dissent: Detentions, Censorship, And The Decline Of Free Speech In India
byRecent incidents highlight growing state repression that curb dissent and threaten India’s fundamental freedoms of expression.
Do As We Say: Nuclear Power And The U.S.–Iran Standoff
byAs tensions rise, America’s nuclear dominance collides with Iran’s defiance, exposing contradictions at the heart of global nonproliferation.
Moltbook And The Rise Of Machine Societies
byAs AI agents evolve unchecked, they pose new unconventional challenges for human society.
Is Life Inherently Meaningless?
byAre we haunted by an absence we can never name, and thus can never fill?
The Epstein Emails And The Architecture of Invisible Influence
byEpstein’s emails pull back the curtain on the mechanics of power. They show how fixers and fraudsters influence global politics.
Should India Privatise Public Sector Banks?
byIndia’s Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have played a significant role in driving financial inclusion. It will be unwise to privatise them.