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Catherine Connolly: A New Era of Moral Leadership and Conscience in Irish Politics
Catherine Connolly’s landslide victory in Ireland’s presidential election marks one of the most transformative political moments in the country’s modern history. It is not merely a change in leadership but a reflection of a society yearning for moral clarity, compassion, and independence of thought in public life. Born in Galway in 1957, Connolly built her…
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U.S. Political Fragmentation and the Erosion of Multilateral Leadership
The United States stands at a critical juncture in 2025, grappling with deep political divisions and economic uncertainty at home, the consequences of which are reverberating across the entire global stage. The return of Donald Trump to the presidency has acted as a profound shock to the international system, intensifying existing geopolitical challenges and compelling…
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Beyond the Durand Line: The Structural Crisis and Human Cost of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Rift
The intricate relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan is not a mere border dispute but a deeply entrenched, multi-layered structural conflict that is simultaneously historical, ethnic, and geopolitical. This crisis has intensified dramatically since the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul in 2021, transforming a decades-long rivalry into a critical security and humanitarian emergency. The core…
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The Rise of the Arakan Army: Governing Myanmar’s New Frontier
The Arakan Army (AA) represents one of the most formidable ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) currently challenging the central military authority in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Established in 2009, the AA advocates for the interests of the Rakhine ethnic group, historically referred to as the Arakanese, residing in Rakhine State on the Bay…
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Echoes of Exile: A Reflection on Kaamil Ahmed’s I Feel No Peace
I Feel No Peace: Rohingya Fleeing Over Seas and Rivers, published in 2023 by Hurst and Oxford University Press, is one of those rare works that stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page. Written by Kaamil Ahmed, a journalist known for his patient and immersive storytelling, the book is not just reportage….
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The ICC Verdict Marks a Beginning, But Sudan’s Wounds Run Far Deeper
As someone who has worked in Darfur as a humanitarian, I share the deep emotions that many Sudanese and friends of Sudan are feeling today. The conviction of Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, widely known as Ali Kushayb, by the International Criminal Court marks a moment of long-overdue accountability for some of the darkest crimes committed…
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Kuldeep Sagar
Writer, Grassroots Humanitarian and Storyteller