Why the Liberal Position on the Conflict in Afghanistan is Rife With Contradictions
Liberals find themselves sandwiched between opposing the Taliban, on one hand, and supporting self-determination movements, on the other.
As Shadow of Taliban Rule Looms Over Afghanistan, Sikhs Stare at Uncertainty
Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan have long lived under the pale of insecurity. But now, with the prospect of Taliban taking full control over the country once again, many want to flee.
A Blood-Stained Nation, and the Quest for a New Future
The 1 February military coup has, once again, spilled blood on the streets of Myanmar. But, calls for a new future ring loud from those very same streets.
The Violence in South Africa Is an Uprising of Elites, Not of the People
The recent violence in the KwaZulu-Natal Province following the sentencing of former president, Jacob Zuma, was an assault on democracy by elites.
Island Tours in the Time of Corona
The recent visit by newly-elected Assam Chief Minister, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, to the famous Majuli island has raised eyebrows, given the COVID-19 situation.
Assam Election 2021: Unpacking the Bengali Vote Behind the Mandate
The results of this year's assembly election in Assam suggest that the state's already-fractured Bengali vote has been polarised along religious lines.
Assam Election 2021: Why the BJP Has an Edge Over Other Parties
In the northeast Indian state of Assam, the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party has crafted a potent, multi-dimensional formula to win this year's election.
Budget 2021: Yet Another Lesson in the Quackery of Hindutva Economics
This year's union budget is another pointed reflection of the Hindutva regime's delusion of economic progress and human development.
As Military Overthrows Elected Government, Myanmar Takes a Major Step Backwards
By taking over power from the elected civilian government, the Myanmar military just took the country back to a dark period of totalitarian rule.
Troubled Pasts, Uncertain Futures: Making Sense of Rakesh Tikait’s Muzaffarnagar Legacy
The farmer leader from West UP, who is currently leading the anti-government protest at Delhi's Ghazipur border, has a troubled legacy of sectarian riots. How does one read that in today's context?