Politics

Vote theft vs illegal immigration in Bihar poll contest

Bihar’s underprivileged voters seem to be buying the Opposition’s narrative that the special intensive electoral roll revision (SIR) infringes on their democratic rights

The Irrelevance of Europe: Tragedy of an Avoidable Decline

Europe’s global influence has waned, its founding vision fading amid crisis, as it risks becoming a spectator between the United States, China, and rising India

Navigating trade headwinds: India’s strategic imperative

As the US turns tariffs into a blunt instrument of foreign policy, India needs to chart its own path through diversification, diplomacy and domestic reform

Democracy denied: Systematic voter exclusion moves eastward to Bengal

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar has been contentious. It will be even more so in West Bengal, given the ongoing labelling of Bengali migrant workers as Bangladeshis

BNP’s indecisive politics could hurt democracy revival in Bangladesh

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

Bengali-speaking Indian migrants face hurdles to avoid deportation to Bangladesh

The harassment, detention and deportation of Bengali-speaking migrant workers is merely the first step in identifying and creating a new stateless population in South Asia

The Challenges and Future of Europe: A Strategic Vision

Europe is dealing with economic troubles, security risks, border issues and needs to work together to stay strong, independent and united in changing times

Syria: A House of Cards in Flames

Clashes Between Sunni Bedouin Tribes and the Druze Community in Syria: A Dangerous Regional Time Bomb

The Powder Keg of the Middle East: Elusive Peace, Growing Instability, and the Imperative for a Firm and Balanced Policy

The Middle East continues to be a center of turmoil, with stalled peace efforts, escalating tensions, and the persistent use of terrorism for political ends

Europe’s red line: It’s politicians versus people over Gaza

As Israel’s attacks continue, European leaders tighten repression at home to silence protests that signal a widening gulf between governments and their people