Politics

The Empire That Cannot Say No

In most countries, citizens are told their nation is sovereign. In the United States, sovereignty comes with an asterisk.You can criticize the President. You can mock Congress. You can burn flags in protest and call the Supreme Court outdated. That’s democracy.But try criticizing Israeli government policy in the same tone.Watch

Who Was Sharif Osman Hadi — and Why Is Bangladesh on fire over his death?

Sharif Osman Hadi was a 32-year-old Bangladeshi political activist whose death has triggered widespread protests and unrest across the country, plunging Bangladesh into one of its most volatile moments since last year’s student-led uprising.Hadi rose to national prominence during the 2024 movement that toppled long-time prime minister Sheikh Hasina after

Why María Corina Machado Called Donald Trump After Winning the Nobel Peace Prize

When the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was announced, few were surprised by the name that emerged from Oslo: María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader who became a symbol of resistance against Nicolás Maduro’s regime.But what came next caught the world off guard.Within hours of the announcement, Machado called Donald

Understanding Why Many Americans Remain Reluctant to Elect a Woman President

The 2024 U.S. presidential election highlighted a historical pattern: despite strides in gender equality, a significant portion of the American population remains hesitant to elect a woman as president. The victory of former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris sparked discussions on why the United States has not

Who Is Nahid Islam, the Student Leader Who Led Protests Against Sheikh Hasina?

Nahid Islam is a prominent figure in the Students Against Discrimination Movement, which pushed for reforms in the quota system for government jobs in Bangladesh.Following nearly a month of intense demonstrations against the government and its quota policies, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country. The widespread protests,

UNIIMOG to State Language

Whenever we think about Bangladesh being in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, first the word comes to mind: Bangladesh Army, which was previously Pakistan Army and started its journey after the liberation of 1971, though now a days the Royal Air Force, Naval Force, and Police Force of Bangladesh are working

Why Developing Countries Struggle to Attain Developed Status

In the global landscape, the divide between developed and developing countries persists, with nations in Latin America, Africa, and Asia consistently striving to bridge this gap. Despite historical and contemporary efforts, these regions continue to grapple with multifaceted challenges that hinder their progression towards developed status. Understanding the complexities underlying