In Europe, Modi Overcomes Ukraine Challenge
From Foreign Policy South Asia Brief: From the moment Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the war has presented a challenge for Indian foreign policy. Western governments have pressed New Delhi
‘White Paper Of a Family’
Abstract from Book “Capitalism’s Achilles Heel” by Raymond W. Baker: In 1938, Sharif father along with six brothers set up a foundry which was nationalized by Bhutto in 1972. In
Khan Was An Experiment That Went Wrong?
AYESHA SIDDIQA thinks so. She is author of Military Inc., an insightful book on military-business (MILBUS) in Pakistan -her observations and claims did not go well then in some quarters.
How Bitcoin Affected the Agriculture Sector of Bangladesh
From Readers’ Digest: Bitcoin has brought a new revolution to the world of online payment systems. However, Bangladesh’s agriculture industry is not unique. Here are eight ways how bitcoin has
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Modi Travels to Berlin Amid India’s Neutral Position on Ukraine
From FOREIGN POLICY MORNING BRIEF: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks today on a three-country tour of Europe, beginning with Germany, as the West continues its charm offensive amid India’s
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‘Saudis Feel Let Down By America’
Former Saudi intelligence chief and ambassador to both London and Washington D.C., Prince Turki Al-Faisal blames President Biden’s policies for US energy shortage, says Saudis want only mediator role in
Tariq Ali on Ukraine Nato Expansion (Video)
Democracy Now on March 9 spoke with writer and activist Tariq Ali in London, about Russia’s invasion, NATO expansion into Eastern Europe and & how Putin’s moves galvanized a Russian
Tera Jana: Khan’s Ouster (Video)
IRSHAD SALIM – Charlie and Snoopy discuss Imran Khan’s ouster ‘melancholy’ among his supporters, loyalists, and the overwhelming number of Pakistani youth (I call them the sunshine generation) who look
Pakistan’s Historic Court Ruling: ‘Rome Has Spoken, the Case Is Finished!’
By Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury in Dhaka Courier: Pakistan’s impossibly debonair and incredibly urbane cricketing star turned politician, Imran Khan, is a man of a myriad parts. Where English is spoken
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Ethno-Populist Policies and Sri Lanka’s Economic Meltdown
By Anis Chowdhury and Jomo Kwame Sundaram: Once deemed a basic human needs success story, Sri Lanka (SL) is now in its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948. Nonetheless,
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Why India Did Not Go to War With China
IRSHAD SALIM – “Because they could not,” a Pakistani defense expert says. “Militarily, China has outpaced India by decades in key technologies.” According to him, “any insistence on a military
The World Can Stop Capital Flight Now
By Jomo Kwame Sundaram: Capital flight is widespread, with resource-rich countries more vulnerable. ‘Mis-invoicing’ exports and embezzling export earnings of state-owned mineral companies have been central to such wealth appropriation.