Bring Power Closer to the People
“How strange that the dwellers of dust may never know where to look; Wherever they search in the dust, may your memory not turn into a treasure of pearls.” This…
Terrorism and Pakistan: Taking Stock of a Long-Standing Tragedy
The destiny of every nation is shaped by its understanding of the challenges before it and by the decisions it makes in response to them. History bears witness that when…
Questions Raised by The Guardian Report and the “Vishwaguru” Narrative
For more than a decade, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to project himself as an exceptional global leader. According to the government’s narrative, every overseas visit is portrayed…
The Laughter of History
Amid the glittering banquet hall of the White House, surrounded by crystal glasses, diplomatic smiles, and ceremonial elegance, two seemingly lighthearted remarks suddenly awakened centuries of history. On one side…