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A Tale of Trump, Zelensky, and the Theatre of the Absurd

March 2, 2025March 30, 2025

Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, there was a man who believed he could play the piano with his pe… well, let’s just say it wasn’t his hands. This man, a former comedian turned wartime leader, found himself in a room with a man who once famously said, “You’re fired!” and another who wrote a bestselling memoir about hillbillies. The setting was the Oval Office, the stakes were global peace, and the outcome was, as one Ukrainian news site put it, “a grandiose failure.” This, dear reader, is the story of how Vladimir Zelensky, Donald Trump, and J.D. Vance turned diplomacy into a spectacle worthy of a Netflix special.

Trump-Putin Phone Call and the Ukraine Puzzle

February 13, 2025March 31, 2025

In the short term, the Trump-Putin talks could lead to a ceasefire and the resumption of diplomatic efforts, such as the Minsk agreements, which have been stalled for years. However, a lasting peace will require addressing the root causes of the conflict, including Ukraine’s geopolitical orientation, the status of Crimea and the Donbas region, and the security concerns of both Russia and NATO. This is a Herculean task considering that there will be immense diplomatic pressure from the Europe on Trump Administration. However, it will test the diplomatic acumen of all parties involved in the war.

Categories: America / Eastern Europe and Russia / Western Europe

The Role of Think Tanks in Legitimizing CIA-Backed Regime Change Operations

February 7, 2025March 31, 2025

If history is any guide, these think tanks will continue to provide intellectual cover for future regime change operations. Perhaps tomorrow’s target will be Venezuela, where think tank reports have long painted Nicolás Maduro as an existential threat to regional stability. Or maybe it will be Iran again, where “experts” routinely warn about the dangers of its nuclear program, conveniently ignoring the long history of U.S. meddling in Iranian affairs. Wherever the next intervention occurs, one can be sure that a glossy think tank report will be there to justify it.

Bangladesh’s Legal Sovereignty vs. ICC’s Western Strings

January 13, 2025March 31, 2025

The ICC’s geopolitical bias not only affects the credibility of its operations but also has diplomatic consequences. Countries with associations to ICC interventions face the risk of diplomatic fallout, affecting their global standing and relationships. For Bangladesh, submitting to ICC scrutiny can have far-reaching effects beyond the courtroom, potentially influencing its trade, aid, and diplomatic engagements.

Perils of Weaponizing Tariffs in Global Trade

December 11, 2024April 1, 2025

Perhaps the most significant consequence of these tariffs is their potential to accelerate the decline of the rules-based global economic order. The WTO, already weakened by years of criticism and inaction, faces further marginalization as major economies resort to unilateral measures. This shift erodes the mechanisms that have historically provided stability and predictability in international trade, increasing the risk of disputes escalating into broader economic conflicts. In the absence of a strong multilateral framework, the global economy risks devolving into competing blocs, where power dynamics and economic leverage dictate outcomes.

Strategies for Countering Indian Media’s Information Warfare Against Bangladesh

December 6, 2024April 1, 2025

While it is important to act quickly, the country must also focus on long-term resilience against future information warfare. Education and media literacy are key components in this strategy. Investing in educational initiatives that teach students how to critically engage with information will help build a future generation that is both media-savvy and resistant to the manipulative tactics of disinformation campaigns. Incorporating media literacy into school curricula, from primary schools to universities, will ensure that young people are equipped with the tools to discern between reliable and unreliable sources. Public awareness campaigns aimed at raising the population’s awareness of the dangers of misinformation could also be rolled out across multiple platforms, including radio, TV, and social media. These campaigns would educate the public on how disinformation harms society and how to protect oneself from it, fostering a more resilient population.

How Ukraine’s Defence Industry Sold Itself Out

October 25, 2024April 1, 2025

The full impact of Ukraine’s defence collapse became clear during the Crimean annexation in 2014. With no nuclear deterrent and a military crippled by corruption, Ukraine was in no position to resist. The Battle of Ilovaisk in 2014 was particularly humiliating; many soldiers lacked even basic bulletproof vests, some resorting to buying their own protective gear. Much of Ukraine’s weaponry, like the T-64 tanks and MiG-29 jets, was non-operational, left to rust in storage. This national helplessness starkly exposed the failure to modernize and keep the once-imposing arsenal.

Categories: America / Eastern Europe and Russia / Middle East / Western Europe

Democracy for Sale in the Great American Electoral Hustle

October 11, 2024April 1, 2025

What is clear is that American voters are trapped in a cycle of manipulation. From the Cold War’s promise of economic prosperity through deregulation to the post-9/11 era’s constant state of war and fear, elections have become less about genuine choice and more about controlling the narrative. Pro-business politicians, regardless of their party, have convinced voters that their policies—whether in the name of security, progress, or prosperity—serve the public good. These policies consistently serve corporate interests, widening the wealth gap and leaving voters disillusioned.

Categories: America / Indo-Pacific regions / Western Europe

Israel’s Double Act of Victimhood and Aggression in the Tragic Theatre of Middle East

October 9, 2024April 1, 2025

It’s a masterstroke of manipulation, really. Israel has successfully convinced its Western allies that its survival is intrinsically tied to their own strategic interests in the Middle East. The logic goes: “Save us, and you save yourselves.” The audacity of such a position is breathtaking—Israel, which refuses to end its occupation, and which repeatedly undermines any prospect for a two-state solution, now frames itself as the last bastion of Western civilization in the region. And the Western world, held hostage by the fear of losing influence, buys into this illusion. The United States, in particular, continues to funnel military aid and diplomatic backing to Israel, even as the cost is counted in shattered lives and ruined cities. It’s a deal with the devil, one where the U.S. sacrifices its credibility on the altar of strategic expedience, all the while enabling Israel’s worst excesses.

Categories: America / Indo-Pacific regions / Middle East / Western Europe

The Urgent Need of Decolonisation in South Asia

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Decolonisation isn’t just about kicking out the old colonial powers; it’s about kicking out the mindset that they left behind. It’s about rejecting the role of Noren-the butler, refusing to wait hand and foot on multinational corporations and global superpowers, and deciding to be the host of the party instead. It’s time for South Asia to stop being everyone else’s economic sidekick and start running the show. Imagine a South Asia where industries are owned locally, politics serve the people (not foreign interests), and culture celebrates local identities instead of mimicking Western lifestyles.

Categories: America / East Asia / Indo-Pacific regions / South Asia / Western Europe