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    Refuge and Realpolitik: India’s Asylum Dilemmas in a Broken System

    When India passed the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in 2019, there were reasons to be skeptical about its implications. The law’s exclusion of Muslim refugees seemed difficult to reconcile with Articles 14 and 21 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantee equality before the law and protection of life and liberty to all persons. Coupled with… Continue reading Refuge and Realpolitik: India’s Asylum Dilemmas in a Broken System
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    Why Is Canada Involved in the Russia–Ukraine War?

    Canada’s Prime Minister (PM) Mark Carney has often vociferously and unequivocally voiced Canada’s support for Ukraine in their war with Russia: “Canada’s support for Ukraine is unwavering”; “We are with you every step of the way”; “Your fight is our fight”. In chorus, other prominent Canadian politicians (e.g., Anita Anand, Lloyd Axworthy, Donna Dasko) have… Continue reading Why Is Canada Involved in the Russia–Ukraine War?
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    Warnings are Escalating: Sino-Japanese Relations are Deteriorating Rapidly

    On November 23, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi gave an interview to Chinese media after a strategic dialogue with the foreign ministers of three Central Asian countries, during which he spoke extensively about the current Sino-Japanese friction. Major media outlets widely reported some of his warnings because they considered these warnings quite unusual, given Wang… Continue reading Warnings are Escalating: Sino-Japanese Relations are Deteriorating Rapidly
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    Why the Indian Diaspora Must Find Its Civic Voice

    The Indian diaspora has built remarkable success stories. It leads universities, global corporations and technology frontiers. Yet when it comes to public life, it often stays quiet, not from indifference, but from a familiar caution that weighs on every word. That silence may seem harmless, even rational in a polarized environment, but in truth, it… Continue reading Why the Indian Diaspora Must Find Its Civic Voice
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    Amidst Climate Multilateralism and COPs’ Credibility Weakening, Countries’ Political Morals Will Face a Defining Test

    Many observers view climate multilateralism as being at its lowest point. The return of US President Donald Trump has further shaken global cooperation, injecting policy reversals and uncertainty at a time when nations should be moving in a collective direction. Currently, the geopolitical climate is becoming more volatile, with tensions between major powers also sharpening.… Continue reading Amidst Climate Multilateralism and COPs’ Credibility Weakening, Countries’ Political Morals Will Face a Defining Test
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    Trust: The Missing Currency of Corporate Life

    Since the pandemic, the US workforce has experienced a profound reshaping of expectations, norms and relationships. The nation has witnessed moments of resilience and ingenuity, but also unprecedented levels of stress, fragmentation and uncertainty. The numbers reveal a reality that is no longer anecdotal but systemic — a deterioration in trust, engagement, collaboration and belief… Continue reading Trust: The Missing Currency of Corporate Life
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