Phulmonee & The Age Of Consent
byThe death of a child-wife in the 19th century triggered debates on the Age of Consent. This is Phulmonee’s story.
Opinion
On Statelessness & The Denial Of Right To Nationality
byWe repeatedly witness the denial the right to a nationality as a consequence discrimination. It’s time to confront this.
Language: More Than Meets The Mind
byLanguage is not just instinct; it is also a divergent tool that powers our mind.
Donald Trump’s Brusque Diplomacy
by‘There are no permanent friends, no permanent enemies; only permanent interests.”
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.