Conflict

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal’s legitimacy under a cloud

Due legal process and international involvement will ensure credibility of Bangladesh’s contested judicial platform
Sep 18

Hashtags hurt, hashtags heal too

The arrests of activists, the influence of algorithms, and the surge of public frustration are revealing how social media is actively fueling Indonesia’s ongoing democratic reckoning
Sep 16

‘Illegal migration’ and the weaponisation of indigeneity

Assam’s decision to arm select communities echoes past vigilante experiments outlawed by India’s Supreme Court and risks deepening divisions in an already fractured society
Sep 15

Nepal’s political future now in army’s hands

Following similar uprisings in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Nepal’s young protesters have toppled their prime minister, attacked political parties, and triggered an army-backed search for an interim government
Sep 12

The Alaska Summit: An Analysis of Realpolitik, Symbols, and a Crisis of Legitimacy

The summit marks an inflection point in U.S.-Russia relations, highlighting the limits of bilateral talks amid Russia’s ongoing aggression and violations of international law
Aug 18

The Humanitarian Tragedy of Gaza

The only path that does not lead to another war in the region is one that combines justice, security, and politics — in that order
Aug 11

BNP’s indecisive politics could hurt democracy revival in Bangladesh

The country’s geopolitical vulnerabilities could deepen as political fissures widen.
Aug 04
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