Pakistan’s Kashmir Crackdown: Whose Lives are Deemed Expendable?
In the shadow of Pakistan's carefully curated image as the sole defender of Kashmiri rights, the people of AJK continue to be pawns in a larger geopolitical chess match.
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The Hard Work of Longevity: How PBS’s *The Open Mind* Survives
A 70-year-old TV show is a rare gem in today's attention economy. What does its longevity say about PBS's *The Open Mind*?
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Iran’s Colossal Display of Vengeance
Iran's massive public outpouring is a form of political capital, signaling to domestic dissidents and regional adversaries that the state's power base remains formidable.
4 days ago
Tehran’s Calculated Spectacle: A Show of Strength or Shallow Support?
Amidst a backdrop of economic hardship and pockets of protest, Iran's regime seeks to project strength and unity, but can it genuinely rally its people, or is this a calculated performance to conceal underlying cracks?
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Guo Wengui’s fall: what it means for the business of Chinese dissent
Guo Wengui, a self-proclaimed Chinese critic, has been sentenced to 30 years in a US jail for orchestrating elaborate fraudulent schemes, leaving victims and legitimate dissidents in his wake.
2 weeks ago
MP’s England World Cup comment sparks outrage and calls for greater understanding
A UK MP's attempt to link the England World Cup result to women's safety has sparked widespread outrage, raising questions about the role of politicians in shaping public discourse.
4 weeks ago
Activist Takes on System in Bid for Justice Over Pakistani-Australian Girl’s Death
Will activist's demands for justice be enough to bring about real change, or will the system silence their voice once again?
4 weeks ago
Thousands Rally in Belfast Against Racism After Stabbing Horror
In Belfast, a tragic stabbing has ignited mass protests against racism, as thousands gather to demand accountability and lasting change for a more inclusive community.
1 month ago
South Asia’s Youth Rise: The ‘Cockroach’ Movement Explained
Youth across South Asia are rising with the 'Cockroach' movement. Is this the start of a new protest culture or just a fleeting moment?
1 month ago
Brexit’s Legacy: A Decade of Promises Unfulfilled for the U.K.
As the U.K. reflects on a decade of Brexit, many question the promised benefits. Has independence led to prosperity or just uncertainty?
1 month ago