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India’s Growing International Clout

A changing global context, a more transactional world and China’s assertiveness increase India’s pool of potential friends.

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The Deplorable Parallels Between Apartheid and Caste

De-humanizing the “other” is a daily practice in both India and South Africa.

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Japan: To Mask or Not to Mask?

Japan’s long history of mask-wearing may be the global future.

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Mexico Elections: President Obrador Returns with Limited Powers

The populist leader is still strong but may have to give up his goal of constitutional reform.

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Keeping China at Bay: Biden’s Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Blueprint

The best way to counter China’s propaganda would be for the Biden infrastructure programs to show that democracy works by providing concrete benefits to Americans.

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Africa: Time for Truth-Telling?

Can U.S. President Joe Biden challenge human rights and corruption abuses at the June G7 Summit in Cornwall?

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India’s Micro-Rewilding Formula is Combating Habitat Destruction

The Indian example is an innovative alternative to Africa’s better known projects.

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Erdogan’s Misogyny Transcends His Moral Decadence

Erdogan’s decision to withdraw Turkey from the 2011 Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combatting Violence Against Women is despicable

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“Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what’s for lunch.”

Reflections on the futility of food nationalism.

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Re-Globalization, With Hiccups

A new era of globalization is dawning, but it is accompanied by serious challenges.

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