Is Social Media Fuelling Political Polarisation?
byDigital platforms & their algorithms are often accused of amplifying political polarisation and hostility online. Do they?
Opinion
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.
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.