By Shafaat Yar Khan
Around the world, the free press, once considered a cornerstone of democracy, is under siege. Wealthy politicians and their powerful allies...
By Aisha Ryan
Some political analysts suspected that Khan’s visit was simply another impulsive move, made without consulting experienced policymakers. However, two and a half...
Lt. General Muhammed Asim Malik, HI (M).
Lt. Gen. Asim Malik, an accomplished and seasoned military officer, was recently appointed as the Director-General of...
Elections in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir have long been a subject of intense debate, political maneuvering, and widespread public interest. Set...
Amna Baloch has made history as Pakistan’s 33rd Foreign Secretary, following in the footsteps of her esteemed predecessors, including the country’s first female...
The potential re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States could have significant ramifications for India, given the complex interplay of economic,...
By Richard Rousseau
Over the past few years, Iran has been increasingly exerting its influence in the Middle East, particularly on Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in...
By Nick Licata
Liberals see former President Donald Trump as the leading perpetrator of creating an authoritarian state. Organizations backing him, like the conservative Heritage...
By M. K. Bhadrakumar
The exclusive report in the Aug. 11 Economic Times carrying Sheikh Hasina’s first remarks after her ouster from power must have come as...
By L. Michael Hager
Daily reports of Palestinians killed in Gaza focus on deaths from Israeli bombs and missiles, now exceeding 40,000. Yet the famine...
By Ali Hassan
MSc Development Studies alum, Ali Hassan explains how widespread protests against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s authoritarian rule in Bangladesh led to her...
The political landscapes of Pakistan and Bangladesh have recently witnessed a disturbing trend of increasing authoritarianism, characterized by severe crackdowns on opposition parties. Both...
A century of milestones, challenges, and remarkable progress; Turkey's 100th anniversary serves as a testament to the nation's enduring spirit and its journey towards...
Pakistan is experiencing a grievous brain outflow crisis as a large number of its citizens, including highly trained professionals, leave the country in pursuit...
Abida Rahman Chowdhury
The road leading towards Bangabazar fire packed end to end with people. Photo: Rashed Shumon
You know how that old expression goes "Nero...
By: David Eliassen
Fighter jets fly over the Israeli flag on Independence Day celebrations in 1957. The state’s founding a decade earlier was full of...
Image: City of Sydney
Today marks a significant moment in Australia's history as citizens across the country exercise their democratic right to vote in the...
By Jan Lundius
Some time ago I watched the Indian blockbuster RRR (Rise, Roar, Revolt). It received universal praise for direction, screenwriting, cast performances, soundtrack (which...