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Is Bangladesh Living Up to Its Promise of Religious Harmony?

Bangladesh is a compelling example of interfaith harmony in a world increasingly polarized by religious strife. The country, with its rich tapestry of diverse religious communities, has historically embraced coexistence among Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians. This commitment to unity…

There’s No Upside to Trump

“Trump could surprise on the upside,” writes Edward Luce, who claims to know “what Trump most cares about.” Lacking intimate knowledge of the inner workings of the president-elect’s personal thoughts, us non-pundits are relegated to looking at other indicators. By…

Decoding Indian propaganda versus unlocking the potential of Pakistan Bangladesh’s port connectivity

Indian media outlets have been continuously spreading misinformation against Bangladesh on topics like human rights violations, CHT, the growth of so-called extremism and persecution of minorities ever since the Hasina regime’s fall in August 5. They have now included the…

Claudia Sheinbaum’s Defiant Letter to Donald Trump: A Blueprint for a New Era in US-Mexico Relations

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s newly elected president, has made a bold and defining move in her first year in office: addressing Donald Trump head-on with a letter that is as diplomatic as it is uncompromising. Her powerful message lays out a…

Escalation in Syria: Islamists Loyal to Turkey Launch Attack on Kurdish Areas

Following the outbreak of the heaviest fighting in Syria in several years, Kurdish areas are now under acute threat from attacks by jihadist groups cooperating with Turkey. While the Islamist group Haiat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), the Syrian branch of al-Qaeda…

Kamala Harris Lost to Trump: Big Media’s Role. — Some Afterthought.

“Journalism of Exclusion” is a concept I developed some years ago, following the footsteps of my mentor Noam Chomsky, and his watershed critique of Manufacturing Consent. I have presented conference papers and articles on this concept, and this fall here…

Evolving Dhaka-Beijing Ties under Changing Political Dynamics in Bangladesh

The friendship between Bangladesh and China has a rich history that spans over a millennium. Both nations have long been upholding each other’s respective core interests and concerns. While China supports Bangladesh in safeguarding national sovereignty, and territorial integrity and…

German MEP Fabio De Masi: European Union has been hijacked by radicals

According to MEP Fabio De Masi (Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht) the European Parliament has been hijacked by radicalised transatlantic thinking and will play no role in international discussions. By Piotr Jastrzębski As a member of the European Parliament, how do you…

US-backed Venezuelan Opposition Never Tried to Win the Presidency – Now, a New York Times Hagiography of its Leader

“On the campaign trail, she [María Corina Machado] was received almost as a religious figure, often wearing white, promising to restore democracy and reunite families torn apart by an economic crisis and mass migration. ‘María!’ her followers shouted, before falling…

The Kalasha: Pakistan’s Ancient Tribe on the Brink of Extinction

Nestled in the remote valleys of the Hindu Kush mountains, the Kalasha people represent one of Pakistan’s last remaining indigenous tribes. With fewer than 4,000 individuals, their vibrant culture, unique animistic religious practices, and ancestral traditions are under existential threat.…

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