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Epstein files: who decides what information is released to the public?
The US government has to balance the need to know with the right to privacy. It’s a delicate balancing act. More
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Why the Iranian Opposition Has Failed to Unite Against the Regime in Iran
For the past several weeks, Iranians have taken to the streets in Kurdish provinces like Ilam and Kermanshah to Tehran, Tabriz and nearly every province in between, protesting political repression, economic collapse and social injustice. The demonstrations have been met with violent crackdowns following the shutdown of internet access. According to the Human Rights Activists… Continue reading Why the Iranian Opposition Has Failed to Unite Against the Regime in Iran
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The “America First” vision — a distorted, selfish mission in practice — of US President Donald Trump appears destined to create global instability and large-scale destruction worldwide. His mounting aggressive adventures and imperialist assertions around the world continue to threaten peace and security, while also instilling fear and panic in the entire international community. Moreover,… Continue reading Donald Trump’s “America First” Imperialist Mania
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The backlash to Bad Bunny’s halftime show reveals how MAGA defines who belongs in America
The reaction to Bad Bunny’s selection as the Super Bowl halftime performer reveals how MAGA politics continues to police language, race and belonging in America. More
The Politics of Cheapness: Japan’s Consumption-Tax Truce, the Yen’s Fragility and the Long Shadow of a Weaker Dollar
In politics, there are few ideas more seductive than cheapness. Not efficiency, not reform, not even growth — but the promise that tomorrow will cost less than today. Cheapness is democratic. It asks nothing of voters except gratitude. It allows leaders to appear generous without confronting trade-offs, and it flatters the belief that pain can… Continue reading The Politics of Cheapness: Japan’s Consumption-Tax Truce, the Yen’s Fragility and the Long Shadow of a Weaker Dollar
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Federal power meets local resistance in Minneapolis – a case study in how federalism staves off authoritarianism
State resistance to federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota illustrates how federalism keeps authority divided and disputed. More
FO° Talks: Freebies, Religion and Corruption: The Brutal Reality of India’s Politics
Fair Observer’s Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh speaks with Dhruv Jatti, a young Congress spokesperson from Karnataka, India, about how Indian democracy functions. The country’s elections are often explained through ideology, religion or social media narratives. Drawing on his experience in both rural and urban politics, Jatti strips away abstraction and focuses on turnout, money,… Continue reading FO° Talks: Freebies, Religion and Corruption: The Brutal Reality of India’s Politics
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Strategic partnerships are often presented as pathways to development for the Global South. Yet from Latin America to Asia and Africa, they have delivered finance and infrastructure without the technological capabilities needed for lasting transformation. As geopolitical competition intensifies, the key question is no longer who partners with whom, but who controls technology, learning and… Continue reading Why Strategic Partnerships Fail to Build Power in the Global South: Lessons from Pakistan
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