Writing The Woman’s Life
byLopamudra Banerjee’s narrative essay is a powerful reflection on the realities of writing the woman’s life.
Opinion
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.
Sudan Food Emergency
byA researcher explains scale of the disaster & what action is needed.
People With Albinism Struggle to Find Their Place in Society—It’s Time To Change That
byPeople with Albinism are routinely discriminated. They are not easily accepted in the society and struggle to receive proper education and employment.
The Rise & Rise Of The Far-Right In The EU
byThe European Union has clearly shifted to the right. Far-right parties have won significant gains in the elections.
A Coalition For India’s Democracy
byA coalition which believes in pluralism, individual freedoms, and inclusive development based on social justice, equity, & non-discrimination, is the best guarantee for securing India’s democracy.
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s First Female President, Inherits A Country Ravaged By Violence
bySheinbaum must now govern a country that has become polarised by López Obrador’s policies and governing style.
India: A ‘Self-Correcting Democracy’?
byIndia’s poorest people have saved the country from falling into an abyss. But we must realise that the fight to secure India’s democracy is far from over.
Here’s What Will Happen If Modi Wins A Third Term
byTo make India a Hindu Rashtra (or Hindu State), the Modi government will try to subvert the basic structure of the constitution by peddling lies in the name of religion.
An Open Letter To The Election Commission Of India
by‘Cowardice in individuals is bad enough but cowardice in the case of those that occupy high public offices spells disaster and harm for the society.’
Is Social Media Good For Democracy?
bySocial media companies, with their unfettered power, could collapse democracies & create a dystopian future.
US Hostility Towards The ICC Is Not Surprising
byThe US supports the International Criminal Court when it suits it, prioritising its own foreign policy goals over wider international criminal justice efforts.
No Matter Who Wins This Election, The Struggle To Secure India’s Democracy Will Not Be Over
byThe biggest challenge, and perhaps the most crucial one, is institutional reform of political parties.
“Israel Will Be Judged Not By Its Wealth, Nor By Its Army, Nor By Its Technology, But By Its Moral Character & Human Values.”
byNetanyahu’s decisions, taken mainly to keep himself in power, could destabilise the region & fuel the rise of antisemitism globally.
The International Criminal Court Application For Arrest Warrant Against Netanyahu & Hamas Militants
by‘If we do not demonstrate our willingness to apply the law equally, if it is seen as being applied selectively, we will be creating the conditions for its collapse.‘