Why Are Yemen’s Houthis Getting Involved In The Israel-Hamas War?
byAs long as the war in Gaza drags on, the Houthis will likely continue to play a disruptive role & look for new ways to create uncertainty in the region.
Opinion
Polls Say Trump Has A Strong Chance Of Winning Again In 2024. If He Does, How Might His Second Term Reshape The US Government?
byTrump’s ambitions go beyond enforcing loyalty; he wants to ‘deconstruct’ America’s ‘administrative state.’
Should We Be Worried About The Pneumonia Outbreak In China?
byWe must always pay attention to undiagnosed pneumonia clusters. Early warning systems give us the best chance of preventing the next pandemic.
What Will Be The Outcome Of The Israel-Palestine War?
byThe Israel-Palestine conflict will possibly oscillate between protracted conflicts & episodic periods of calmness, creating a repetitive cycle.
The Constitution Day Must Not Be A Mere Ritual
byThe Constitution Day must not be a mere ritual. Nor should it be an opportunity to politicise governance-related matters.
On Evolution, Adaptation & Technology
byIs Earth the only planet in the universe that sustains life?
Myanmar’s Military Junta Appears To Be In Terminal Decline
byAsean & the UN should prepare to manage the transition to a post-junta Myanmar.
Is Netanyahu Imitating Hitler While Biden Is Sleepwalking?
byBy killing babies, children, and women, Netanyahu is carrying out a despicable genocide against Palestinians. It must stop.
‘Manual Scavenging’ Is Modern Slavery – A National Shame
by‘Manual scavenging,’ the dehumanising practice that is forced on India’s marginalised sections, is akin to modern slavery. It must be eradicated from India. Can/will Modi do it?
More Than One Journalist Per Day Is Dying In The Israel-Gaza Conflict. This Has To Stop
byUnless the slaughter of reporters & media workers comes to an end, all of us will be more ignorant.
Israel-Hamas War Puts China’s Strategy Of ‘Balanced Diplomacy’ In The Middle East At Risk
byBeijing harbors a desire to be seen as a champion of the Global South. And siding with Israel risks alienating that increasingly important constituency.
Israel-Hamas War: Lebanese Peace Plan Reflects Country’s Lack Of Appetite For More Conflict
byMikati’s initiative emanates from the rising worry in Lebanon that the country will be dragged into a war it simply cannot afford to participate in.
Israel-Hamas War: Experience Shows A Land War Won’t Go Well
byA peaceful resolution of the Israel/Palestine conflict has been delayed by at least another generation.
Power Politics In India Has Weakened Most Organs Of The State
byNefarious politicians have weakened most of the organs of the state. Can ordinary citizens free themselves from the tyranny of power politics?
Domicide: The Destruction Of Homes In Gaza Reminds Me Of What Happened To My City, Homs
byThere is a modern term for what’s happening in Gaza. Domicide refers to the deliberate destruction of home, or the killing of the city or home.