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    Anjel Chakma’s Killing Exposes India’s Denial of Racism

    The killing of 24-year-old student Anjel Chakma in Dehradun has forced India to confront an uncomfortable truth it has long avoided: racism exists within its borders, and it kills. Chakma, who was from Tripura in India’s Northeast region, was attacked in December after he and his younger brother were allegedly subjected to racial abuse while… Continue reading Anjel Chakma’s Killing Exposes India’s Denial of Racism
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    FO° Podcasts: Myanmar Votes During a Civil War: Why This Election Could Tear the Country Apart

    Fair Observer’s Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh and Asanga Abeyagoonasekera, the Executive Director of the South Asia Project at the Millennium Project, discuss Myanmar’s elections, which have been held since December 28, 2025. They examine why the military junta is pressing ahead with a vote amid an intensifying civil war, widespread humanitarian collapse and the… Continue reading FO° Podcasts: Myanmar Votes During a Civil War: Why This Election Could Tear the Country Apart
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    India’s Trishul Drill Is A Symbolic Gesture of Regional Power

    When nations prepare for conflict, they frequently pretend to be preparing for peace. India’s 2025 Trishul military exercise, a large-scale tri-service simulation, is being portrayed as a routine operation. However, routine, like most things in the security world, may be understood differently by multiple perspectives. On the surface, Trishul represents military modernization and readiness. But… Continue reading India’s Trishul Drill Is A Symbolic Gesture of Regional Power
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