Donald Trump’s Brusque Diplomacy
by‘There are no permanent friends, no permanent enemies; only permanent interests.”
Opinion
Osaka Summit: An Opportunity To Restore A Rule-Based World Order
byThe Osaka Summit is an opportunity to restore trust & predictability by heralding a transparent, rule-based world order.
How We Can Confront The Scourge Of Rising Displacement
byIn 2018, 70.8 million people were forcibly displaced, 2.3 million more than a year ago and double that of 20 years ago.
The Ugly Avatar Of ‘New India’
byThe ‘new’ India under the BJP is nothing more than a symbol of cowardly dissonance and regressive Hindu nationalism.
Operation Bluestar: Why The Horrors Of 1984 Must Not Be Forgotten
byEvery Sikh must learn about 1984, feel anguished & channel that anguish to confront ugly sectarianism.
On Land Rights & Gender Equality
bySecuring women’s land rights builds their own power, and foundationally disrupts the status quo of women’s exclusion.
Twenty-First Century Diplomacy: A New Rulebook
byWhat are the challenges for a 21st-century diplomat? How can diplomacy, an essential ingredient in statecraft, thrive?
The Social Psychology Of Political Rallies
byPolitical rallies-real and digital-can only be successful when the crowd is on a clear, unified, & persistent message.
Brexit Britain & A Divided European Union
byAs the electorate delivers a divided mandate, the future of the United Kingdom & the European Union hangs precariously.
Is Nuclear Energy Dangerous?
byNuclear energy is our best chance of ensuring a clean, safe, and streamlined energy supply.
A Tale Of Two Plates
byAgriculture is more efficient than ever, food is more abundant and cheaper, yet its ability to nourish people has declined.
The Curious Connection Between Stock Trading & Street Photography
byMuch like a trader, a street photographer is an artist, traipsing on the high wire of chance.
The Change Of An Era In Japan
byEmperor Naruhito is attempting to bring a whiff of fresh air to a monarchy that can trace its roots back to 2600 years.
Hatred & Hindutva: The BJP’s Mantra For Electoral Gain
byHatred is the BJP’s mantra to win elections; conveniently, they used God’s name for whip up religious strife.
The Clash of Civilizations & The Remaking Of The World Order?
byThe champions of human rights, wage wars. In this power play for dominion over resources, people pay a heavy price.