In lecturing about the state of liberal democracy over the past couple of years, I have been frequently asked whether the authoritarian tide taking place around the world can be stopped, and
There is an unending debate all over the world about which is the best form of governance. Arguments abound in favor of communism, dictatorship, military rule, feudalism, and democracy. Yet, among thought
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The Galápagos Islands harbor some of the most unique ecosystems on the planet. Their isolated location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean has allowed species to evolve independently from their relatives
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The latest US-Indian fracas over Russian oil has been rather odd with Trump attributing to PM Modi explicitly that India has terminated its imports of Russian oil. Why would Trump bluff? One possibility that
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The surrender of Mallojula Venugopal aka Abhay aka Bhupati aka Master aka Sonu (69), a ‘Politburo’, ‘Central Committee (CC)’, and ‘Central Military Commission (CMC)’ member who served as official ‘spokesperson’ of the
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The mood in the Caribbean grows increasingly tense, as the United States intensifies its military threats. Beneath the deceptive shroud of the “war on drugs,” the United States is actively executing a
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Slowly, a full picture of the devastation of Gaza by Israel is becoming clear. The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) released a report around the time of the ceasefire that began to lay
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Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Harini Amarasuriya, has made her first official visit to New Delhi. She previously remarked that Sri Lanka lacks a coherent foreign policy: “We do not seem to have a
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It was a seemingly ordinary Monday morning on 16th October 2006, but the calm of that day would soon be shattered in a way none of us could have imagined. As the
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After its partial victory against Pakistan in Operation Sindoor 1.0, India’s political and military leadership has been emboldened to the brink of bravado — a stance that is both risky and dangerous.
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A circular issued by the government in January stated that any minister or government official must obtain the President’s approval before meeting foreign dignitaries or envoys. According to the opposition, this circular
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Editor’s Note: Excerpts of the following article are adapted from the author’s paper, originally published in CTC Sentinel, a publication of the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point. Hamas has long maintained
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From Monroe to Trump, Unilateralism The famous Monroe Doctrine (MD) of 1823, which the peoples of the South know very well, is the first major unilateral declaration by the United States: “America for Americans.” Under
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Zalmay Khalilzad’s name has long been associated with Afghanistan, but not in a manner that reflects an affinity for the country or its people. His career, marked by a series of controversial
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The world breathed a sigh of relief when Israel and Hamas reached a settlement to stop the war. The exchange of hostages between both sides is a positive move after two years
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Dina Boluarte’s removal from office is not a victory for the people, but an internal readjustment of power. Congress did not obey the clamor of the streets, but rather the need to
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