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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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Decoding Angela Merkel (Part 2): From Eurozone debt to migration crisis, how Germany’s ‘climate chancellor’ responded to challengesSubscriber Only
October 08, 2021 09:47 IST
Angela Merkel has long been considered the 'leader of the free world' but whether her approach is dictated by democratic values or opportunism is unclear
Fri, Oct 08, 2021
Mumbai Greens: The three gems of JogeshwariSubscriber Only
October 06, 2021 14:14 IST
Named in honour of the officers who lost their lives during the 26/11 attacks, the recently renovated Hemant Karkare, Vijay Salaskar and Ashok Kamte parks are nestled amongst Joghaswari’s vibrant urban sprawl.
Thu, Oct 07, 2021
Decoding Angela Merkel (Part I): The pragmatic physicist who gave Germany the stability it cravedSubscriber Only
October 06, 2021 10:16 IST
Merkel leaves office as Germany’s second longest serving post-war Chancellor having overseen many defining global and national events during her 16 years in power. This two-part series will dig deep to find out who Merkel is, both the person and the politician.
Wed, Oct 06, 2021
Explained: The Taliban plan to ‘temporarily’ adopt parts of the 1964 constitution; what it could meanSubscriber Only
September 29, 2021 21:15 IST
Thus far, the Taliban have not released any document or policy statement that would indicate how they plan to govern. While this recent announcement may seem like progress, its caveats raise more questions than answers.
Thu, Sep 30, 2021
Explained: Olaf Scholz, Angela Merkel’s likely successor who has moulded himself in her imageSubscriber Only
September 28, 2021 19:40 IST
Olaf Scholz, who aligns with the centre-right will be hard-pressed to consolidate support within his own party, which primarily aligns centre-left.
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
Explained: How two Build Back Better bills have put the Democrats in a tight spotSubscriber Only
September 24, 2021 10:04 IST
The Infrastructure Bill is estimated to cost $1.2 trillion over five years and the Reconciliation Bill, $3.5 trillion over ten years. Together, both bills form the foundation for President Biden’s economic agenda and are part of his Build Back Better plan.
Sat, Sep 25, 2021
Why Panjshir Valley stood strong for decades and how it has fallen nowSubscriber Only
September 18, 2021 16:11 IST
Panjshir Valley has historically been a stronghold of the resistance against the Soviets and the Taliban. It's fall is a significant blow, both strategically and symbolically
Sat, Sep 18, 2021
Explained: How was the Quad formed, and what are its objectives?Subscriber Only
September 14, 2021 17:53 IST
Following the Indian Ocean tsunami, India, Japan, Australia, and the US created an informal alliance to collaborate on disaster relief efforts.
Wed, Sep 15, 2021
20 years of 9/11: What the American ‘war on terror’ achieved and what it costSubscriber Only
September 10, 2021 16:49 IST
As we approach the 20-year anniversary of 9/11, it is worth examining whether the War on Terror served its purpose and assessing the cost at which it came for American citizens
Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Explained: All you need to know about the leaders of the new Taliban governmentSubscriber Only
September 08, 2021 21:41 IST
After recent infighting between the so-called moderate and hardliner factions of the Taliban, the appointment of the respected but largely low-profile Mohammad Hasan Akhund as Prime Minister is being seen as a compromise.
Thu, Sep 09, 2021
A communist history of Afghanistan Subscriber Only
August 27, 2021 14:43 IST
The rise of the Taliban in 1996 can be associated with the ineffective rule of the PDPA and the horrors inflicted upon Afghanistan by the occupying Soviet forces.
Fri, Aug 27, 2021
How the salad bowl of multicultural Bombay shaped the Indian Independence movementSubscriber Only
August 20, 2021 08:00 IST
Different communities largely held the same objective of independence, but starkly different methods of how to achieve it and what it would look like
Fri, Aug 20, 2021
Explained: Why Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan may get a boost with change of guard in AfghanistanSubscriber Only
August 19, 2021 10:26 IST
Pakistan sees Afghanistan as a strategic partner in its conflict with India and has therefore been willing to embrace the powers that be in Kabul, even in the face of significant international backlash.
Tue, Aug 24, 2021
Explained: Why the rise of Taliban has put Tajikistan in a spotSubscriber Only
August 16, 2021 21:18 IST
Tajikistan lies on Afghanistan’s northeastern border, adjacent to the Afghan provinces of Badakhshan, Takhar, Kunduz and Balkh.
Tue, Aug 24, 2021
In photos: Mumbai landmarks that shaped the Indian independence movementSubscriber Only
August 13, 2021 16:46 IST
Home to the Quit India and Non-Cooperation Movements along with the Indian National Congress, Mumbai hosts several important monuments that helped end colonial rule in India
Sat, Aug 14, 2021
Who are the Taliban? Part 3: Why Taliban is not going to find it easy in second comingSubscriber Only
August 06, 2021 08:49 IST
The ability of challengers to pose a forceful and unified opposition will determine how the Taliban preserves control and presents themselves to the public, both in terms of leadership and policy
Fri, Aug 06, 2021
Who are the Taliban – Part 2: Will there be changes on the ground?Subscriber Only
July 30, 2021 08:37 IST
On the surface, several Taliban officials have indicated a willingness to moderate their position on matters such as education. But how the Taliban will govern will likely depend on the degree of resistance they face from the Afghan people.
Fri, Jul 30, 2021
Who are the Taliban – Part I: From hardliners to moderates, is there a generational shift?Subscriber Only
July 22, 2021 10:06 IST
As the Taliban gain ground, districts across Afghanistan are being ruled by force and fear. But for many international observers and Afghans on the ground, who the Taliban actually are remains a mystery
Thu, Jul 22, 2021
How a threatened fish species highlights climate racism against indigenous peoples in the USSubscriber Only
July 15, 2021 20:49 IST
Economic dependence on land, a history of discrimination, and inadequate government help make tribal populations particularly vulnerable to climate change.
Thu, Jul 15, 2021
Explained: What’s the story behind the 751 unmarked graves found in Canada?Subscriber Only
June 26, 2021 08:20 IST
The unmarked graves add to the plethora of data showing the atrocities committed against indigenous children by the Canadian residential school system and the callousness with which the government treated the matter of their deaths.
Sat, Jun 26, 2021
Bennet’s choice: Israel’s new PM has to choose between Ben Gurion and Netanyahu’s strategiesSubscriber Only
June 24, 2021 15:44 IST
The Israel- Palestine conflict will determine Bennet’s legacy and be the lens through which the world judges him. He would perhaps look to the policies of Israel’s two longest serving Prime Ministers – David Ben Gurion, its first and Benjamin Netanyahu, its last.
Thu, Jun 24, 2021
Explained: What is the Single National Curriculum proposed for schools in Pakistan and what are its criticisms?Subscriber Only
June 24, 2021 12:56 IST
Since its proposal, the SNC has come under significant criticism for its focus on religious topics, its impact on state’s autonomy and its efficacy in improving educational standards.
Thu, Jun 24, 2021
Forecasts suggest that the 2021 California wildfire season could be worst one yetSubscriber Only
June 22, 2021 13:54 IST
Already this year, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is reporting more than 16,000 acres burned across the state.
Tue, Jun 22, 2021
The new Atlantic Charter: Renewing a ‘special relationship’ between US and UK Subscriber Only
June 16, 2021 15:03 IST
While the new Atlantic Charter is written for the world of today, it still speaks to commonalities between the long-time allies that may have been lost in recent decades.
Wed, Jun 16, 2021
In Family Man 2, three aspects that remind us of Tamil rebelsSubscriber Only
June 09, 2021 17:54 IST
While never overtly mentioning the LTTE or any Tamil separatist leaders, the show makes several references to people and institutions that were part of the Tamil Eelam movement.
Wed, Jun 09, 2021Journalism of Courage
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