The ICC’s arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli as well as Hamas leaders raise critical questions about international justice, political motivations, and the prospects for accountability in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
Bangladesh Through Time: History, Identity, and Road Ahead
SAT’s X Space Session, Bangladesh through time captures shifting identities, youth perspectives, and the nation’s evolving push for sovereignty.
Post-Election Political Theater Dominates Governance in Nepal
The second federal and provincial elections in Nepal since the 2015 constitution’s implementation recently took place. Nepal post-election…
The Convenience of Bangladesh Slapstick Elections
On Bangladesh elections, there was either an “indifference” or an expression of alarm over how unfair & unfree an election cycle can get.
September 6th: The Battle Within
Beyond the displays of military prowess, September 6th is a day for introspection—a time to acknowledge that while external threats are palpable, the gravest danger often festers within our borders.
India: The Cricket Hegemony
Cricket has grown increasingly politicized, with those with political clout and financial resources controlling the game. This notion applies to India\’s behaviour because it has risen to dominance owing to its resources.
Leadership: Between Romanticism and Realism
For centuries, what constitutes good leadership has been an intriguing subject. In South Asia, such paradoxes in theories in the context of nation-building are exemplified by the propensity of the general public to transform their enthusiasm into slavish loyalty.
Afghanistan: Amid Politics and Sports
In light of the controversy over the cancellation of a cricket series between Australia and Afghanistan, it is crucial to ask whether sports are truly apolitical or if their non-political nature is only a concession to the world\’s most powerful lobbies.
Joyland: A Gender Rebellions
The controversy over the domestic release of the Pakistani film ‘Joyland’ brings to the fore the larger debate on mainstreaming LGBTQ discourse under the garb of artistic liberties and their compliance or lack thereof in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Pakistan: Charting the Course to Democracy
Despite Pakistan\’s troubled political history, this week has witnessed unprecedented public acknowledgments of deep-seated fissures among political and apolitical actors. It is opportune for the nation to reassess and rechart its course.