Category: Governance
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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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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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Unrest in the Neighborhood: What India Must Learn from the Failures of Its Neighbors
Over the last few years, India’s neighboring countries—Sri Lanka and Bangladesh—have faced waves of public unrest, and now Nepal too is experiencing widespread protests and political instability. Even the Maldives and Pakistan, though differing in scale and intensity, are grappling with governance failures, economic stress, and public frustration. These crises are not isolated events but…