China’s Rejection of Universal Human Rights and the Rule of Law
China’s ruling Communist Party does not believe in universal human rights or the rule of law as understood internationally. Instead,…
The world must prepare for the breakdown or transition of the CCP regime
The case for why the world must prepare for the breakdown or transition of the CCP regime, and what an…
The Awami League’s Future and the Burden of Its Past
A return to political relevance will depend not only on history, but on accountability As Bangladesh navigates a period of…
From Dharma to Diplomacy
The Philosophical Foundations of Narendra Modi’s Foreign Policy Doctrine and the Rise of Bharat’s Civilisational Soft Power This critical assessment…
China’s Stretch Toward Superpower Status
China’s ambition to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the United States as a global superpower is undeniable. Yet when one examines the…
Xi Jinping: The Worst Leader Since Mao
When historians weigh the legacies of China’s rulers, Mao Zedong inevitably looms as the architect of both revolutionary triumph and…
Democracy Survives Division: Taiwan’s Political Paradox
Taiwan’s democracy is noisy, divided, and often bruising. The two dominant parties—the KMT, which emphasizes engagement with Beijing, and the…
France, Germany and Democracy
For decades, France and Germany have been at the heart of European politics. Their post-war reconciliation created the basis for…
Why India and China Can Never Agree on the Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation
The question of the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation is not merely a spiritual matter; it is a geopolitical fault line that…
Suppression of Aurat March: How patriarchy, power and religion assault on women’s rights
Some images refuse to fade with time. That image was difficult to ignore then, and remains difficult to erase from…
