The Digital Dark Age: Misinformation’s Toll On Children
byIt’s essential to create a secure digital landscape for children by upholding the values of honesty, integrity & transparency.
Opinion
Kamala Harris & The ‘Model Minority’ Myth
byIt’s time for South Asians to stop discriminating against black people by considering themselves to be the ‘model minorities.’
A Partisan Budget
byThe budget outlay presented by India’s Finance minister is partisan, discriminatory & favours a few political allies.
Advocating A Circular Economy
byA circular economy will radically redefine our relationship with nature & enable a sustainable future.
What Biden’s Withdrawal From Presidential Race Informs Us About Party Conventions
byWith Biden’s withdrawal, it remains to be seen if the new Democratic nominee will be a strong candidate or, if elected, a good president.
Is Social Media Fuelling Political Polarisation?
byDigital platforms & their algorithms are often accused of amplifying political polarisation and hostility online. Do they?
Joe Biden Must Step Aside
byDemocrats must display courage and strength in the face of their current dilemma.
The Attempt To Assassinate Trump Points To America’s Toxic Gun Culture
byDonald Trump must ask himself one question: if Thomas Matthew Crooks did not have access to the AR-15-style rifle, would he have shot him?
Partisan Historiography Is Perilous—Diplomacy Must Not Succumb To Political Optics
byA nation’s history is a continuum, a legacy that should not be chucked in the bin for political optics. Those who do not want to take the trouble to understand the past cannot figure out the present.
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian Wins Iran Presidential Election: Can He Bridge The Gap With The West?
byWhat will be Masoud Pezeshkian’s priorities? Can he successfully deliver on his promises?
The French Reject The Far Right
byThe far-right lost the elections in France. How did that happen?
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.