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Democracy in South Asia: A long road ahead
When we say the word”
Democracy”, we intend towards liberal democracy which reflects certain
characteristics such as; rule of law, transparent electoral process, free and
fair judicial...
Progressive Development of Democracy in Asia-Pacific Region
The Asia-
Pacific region is becoming an interesting entity to study as of the various
dynamics it entails. This region is characterized with the gradual elimination
of...
When Democracy Becomes the Problem: Why So Many Millions Still Support Donald Trump
“Who is to decide which is the grimmer sight: withered hearts, or empty
skulls?” -Honoré de Balzac
For understanding the context of social
life, Honoré de Balzac...
Learning lessons: Protesters stay one step ahead of rulers
There’s a déjà vu feeling to this year’s wave of protests across the Arab world.
It’s not that this year saw the toppling of
the leaders...
The Turning Tides of Egypt
Overcoming tyranny is neither easy nor impossible.
The Egyptian people know this very well as Egypt is still living through a
decade of hope and disenchantment....
Five demands, not one less: China’s test of Leadership
There were students, doctors, lawyers, activists; in
short people belong to every faction of society, who came out on the streets in
a number of tens...
Why the Weird and Uncompromising Get Elected
Why is it that the US and Britain have
chosen weird uncompromising leaders when the essence of statesmanship is
calculated compromise. Worse, if not shocking, is...
Secularism in India: Disparity in theory and practice
Authors: Areeja Syed and Kinza Shaheen*
Secularism is adopted by most of the
contemporary states. The three intrinsic principles of secularism are freedom of belief, that...
The rebellion in Hong Kong and its geopolitical effects
The rebellion in Hong Kong is more complex
and politically relevant than we may think, both nationally and
internationally.
In the elections held on last September in
the...
Elections, Elections & Elections
Targeted within the next 100 days are some 500 million voters around the world;
Thirty plus nations are going to elect
leaders and later...