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Mira Patel
Mira Patel has an academic background in international affairs and has worked in research and public policy. You can follow her on Twitter @patelsmira
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Resettling refugees in Rwanda: A look at UK’s controversial policySubscriber Only
August 06, 2022 14:22 IST
There are two overriding concerns with this proposal, namely, whether or not the UK and other countries have the right to transfer the burden of asylum seekers to a third party, and whether Rwanda is an appropriate destination to send them.
Sat, Aug 06, 2022
Europe’s forgotten conflict that threatens the survival of BosniaSubscriber Only
July 29, 2022 15:51 IST
As ethnic tensions escalate in the Balkans, Bosnia is at risk of disintegrating, sparking fears that the region may once again descend into conflict, much like it did during the bloody years of the 1990s
Fri, Jul 29, 2022
From Dadabhai to Downing Street, the evolution of Indians in British politicsSubscriber Only
July 16, 2022 11:36 IST
As Rishi Sunak contends for leadership in the UK, heres a look at how Indians came to the country and how they've integrated politically since arriving there
Mon, Jul 18, 2022
Apolitical or adversely political: the debate surrounding the partisan nature of US Supreme Court Subscriber Only
July 06, 2022 18:04 IST
Up till the 1960s, US Supreme Court justices were either former politicians or aspiring politicians. They advised presidents and members of Congress, participated in political debates, and were expected to hold strong political opinions. Why then are we only now experiencing fervent allegations of partiality?
Sat, Jul 09, 2022
Second Amendment and the long history of gun laws in the USSubscriber Only
June 11, 2022 13:09 IST
Gun ownership was first enshrined in the American Constitution under the Second Amendment. The ability to bear arms is intertwined with the Americans' conceptualisation of basic freedoms.
Sat, Jun 11, 2022
Golden cure? arguments for and against urine therapySubscriber Only
June 08, 2022 10:46 IST
According to its supporters, urine therapy is the number one treatment for all medical ailments. Although the centuries old practice is mired in controversy, they argue, don't knock it till you try it.
Wed, Jun 08, 2022
Has the sun finally set on the British Empire? The Queen and the Commonwealth explainedSubscriber Only
June 04, 2022 19:49 IST
As the spectacle of Queen Victoria’s jubilee offered a vision of the world’s most powerful polity, the commemorations for Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year-long rule can’t hide Britain’s much-diminished state.
Tue, Jun 07, 2022
Why attitudes towards domestic violence differ across culturesSubscriber Only
June 02, 2022 16:38 IST
The trial of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has captivated public interest with most onlookers echoing the jury's sympathy for the former. Media coverage of the trial has been widespread which has the potential to shape public opinion surrounding domestic violence. However, the issue is often covered problematically, especially in countries where violence against women has been normalised
Thu, Jun 02, 2022
How the insanity defence has evolved over the yearsSubscriber Only
May 26, 2022 09:31 IST
After an intellectually disabled man was executed in Singapore, a debate was reignited over the controversial insanity defence. Although popularised in television shows and movies, the insanity defence is rarely used and ever more rarely successful. This is largely due to a lack of a legal consensus on how to define the term and the difficulty of justifying that a crime was committed due to the illness in and of itself
Sat, May 28, 2022
The many arguments for, and against, abortion rights Subscriber Only
May 17, 2022 10:54 IST
As the Supreme Court of America reviews the constitutional legality of abortion, activists fear that women's reproductive rights may be scaled back across the United States, resulting in a cascading effect around the world. Most countries allow abortion in certain circumstances but interpretation of laws and availability of access varies between states
Wed, May 18, 2022
The history of extreme right-wing politics in FranceSubscriber Only
April 29, 2022 15:05 IST
Marine Le Pen may have lost the presidency but by propelling her ideas to the mainstream, she has secured a tremendous victory for the far-right. Her exclusionary platform may seem new but it draws its roots from the early days of French nationalism and the fundamental tradition of secularism in France.
Sat, Apr 30, 2022
Presidential election in France: Marine Le Pen and the stakes for EuropeSubscriber Only
April 22, 2022 23:19 IST
Marine Le Pen has rejected allegations of racism and xenophobia, and has positioned herself instead as a "patriotic moderate" with populist credentials who aims to free France from the clutches of a privileged minority.
Sun, Apr 24, 2022
Putin’s war on Ukraine hasn’t affected populism. These leaders and their tactics show whySubscriber Only
April 22, 2022 09:20 IST
Many hoped that Russia's failed invasion of Ukraine would stem the tide of populism. However populist leaders from India to America have broad based appeal and often use unconventional tactics to remain in power. Examining the concept of populism and why people are drawn to it could provide answers for its current popularity across the world
Fri, Apr 22, 2022
Life under the ‘new Taliban’: What’s changing and what isn’tSubscriber Only
April 15, 2022 09:41 IST
While the Taliban assured international onlookers that it would moderate its position on several human rights issues, more than half a year into its reign, the group has been accused of returning to old habits. From issues including the rights of women and minorities, the economy and regional security, the Taliban has proved itself as repressive and brutal as many feared it would be
Fri, May 20, 2022
A history of Sri Lankan refugees in India Subscriber Only
April 08, 2022 14:30 IST
Sri Lanka’s dire economic situation has sparked fears of a new wave of refugees migrating to Tamil Nadu. India already hosts over 100,000 Sri Lankan Tamils who are stuck in a state of limbo, existing neither as citizens nor refugees in the eyes of the law.
Sat, Apr 09, 2022
Explained: What happened in Ukraine’s Bucha, and was it ‘genocide’?Subscriber Only
April 06, 2022 04:00 IST
More than 300 bodies have been found in a Kyiv suburb called Bucha, some with their hands bound, flesh burned, and shot in the back of the head. The discoveries have drawn comparisons with the killings of civilians in this area during World War II.
Thu, Apr 07, 2022
At heart of Russian imperialism, its geographical handicap and Eurasian ambitionsSubscriber Only
April 01, 2022 09:43 IST
Russia’s expansionism and imperialism takes root in its own conflicting identity of being both European and Asian without ever being fully embraced by either one. The leading European powers in particular were constantly at war with Russia and despite brief periods of peace, Russia remained the perennial outsider.
Sat, Apr 02, 2022
Could China invade Taiwan and what would that lead to?Subscriber Only
March 28, 2022 15:56 IST
As some experts predict that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan is imminent, countries around the world must brace themselves for a reshape of the global order
Sat, Apr 02, 2022
How Cryptocurrencies could impact geopolitics and change the nature of moneySubscriber Only
March 21, 2022 17:01 IST
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have both argued that digital currencies are better suited for a more multipolar world as they are free from the control of any individual nation. However, currently, the two biggest competing powers namely, America and China, are not trying to democratise the monetary system but instead, cement their own influence over it.
Fri, Mar 25, 2022
How Cold War shaped global order, what it can teach us about a potential Cold War 2.0Subscriber Only
March 15, 2022 15:01 IST
Great power competition has dominated eras of global multipolarity and with the recent rise of countries like China and Russia, that rivalries between leading powers may be ushering us into another Cold War
Sun, Mar 20, 2022
Russian energy dominance over Europe and what it means amidst the Ukraine crisisSubscriber Only
March 08, 2022 08:04 IST
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has delivered massive shocks to the European energy markets and as the situation escalates, uncertainty is likely to fuel further disruptions. Here's an infographic representation of how European countries are dependent on Russia for their energy requirements.
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
Explained: What’s made Germany shed its pacifism after the invasion of Ukraine?Subscriber Only
March 02, 2022 20:21 IST
Pacifism has been the underlying doctrine behind German foreign policy since the Second World War and the fact that Berlin has finally decided to change course, speaks volumes to the gravity of Putin’s actions.
Thu, Mar 03, 2022
Explained: Ukraine’s many revolutions in the past three decades, their impactSubscriber Only
February 25, 2022 08:30 IST
The Granite Revolution, the Orange Revolution, and the Maidan Revolution have played a part in shaping the Ukraine of today.
Sat, Feb 26, 2022
What Russia means to Ukraine: A long complicated historySubscriber Only
February 15, 2022 14:39 IST
Between 1991 and 2014, Russia ramped up its global standing and emerged as a considerable military power. As Ukraine veered towards the West, Moscow grew increasingly concerned that its strategic interests in Crimea were being threatened.
Sat, Mar 05, 2022
Explained: What it might take for the Iran nuclear deal to be revivedSubscriber Only
February 04, 2022 08:01 IST
Western diplomats have set a deadline of later this month to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. What geopolitical considerations would drive the deal going forward, if it were to be revived?
Fri, Feb 04, 2022Journalism of Courage
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