Opinion

The new cold war heats up Asia

Alfred Mccoy: IF THE world is indeed entering a new Cold War, it bears little resemblance to the final years of that global conflict with its frequent summits between smiling

The streets speak for themselves

Once again, political deadlock is driving thousands of Iraqis to Tahrir Square. They want new elections, but the parliament refuses to dissolve. Elected representatives are now being protected from the

Tragedy of Iran and progressives’ dilemma

by Sasan Fayazmanesh: IN 1979, when I returned to the US from Iran to continue my studies, I gave a talk to a group of progressive Americans about my impression

OPEC’s body low to Biden

by MK Bhadrakumar: MK Bhadrakumar says the OPEC+ decision could change the security picture in West Asia more than anything since the 1979 Iranian Revolution THE Biden administration is swiftly establishing

Does Bangladesh need an IPS?

by ARM Mutasim Billah: THE great power rivalries and hegemonic scramble over trade routes have transformed the Indo-Pacific Region into a hotspot of geopolitics. The region has become a new

Humanity’s most dangerous situation

Calls for peace must be as powerful as calls to save the planet from the climate catastrophe, writes Vijay Prashad SINCE 1947, the Doomsday Clock has measured the likelihood of a

‘End the war on journalism and free Assange’

‘Julian is a journalist’, said Labour Party MP Jeremy Corbyn. ‘Journalism is not a crime. If he is extradited to the USA, any other investigative journalist is at risk,’ writes Kenny

A post-colonial reckoning

by ARM Mutasim Billah: THE demise of Queen Elizabeth II has occasioned an outpouring of international grief and compassion. This was manifested in the way the queen was collectively remembered